Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin 1L

Tart rhubarb, warming ginger, and classic English gin backbone. That’s the magic here. This is the kind of flavoured gin that makes people who say “I just want a normal G&T” suddenly start asking what else is on the shelf.

Made in England, Whitley Neill’s Rhubarb & Ginger Gin takes a properly familiar fruit-and-spice combo and gives it a grown-up gin twist. The rhubarb brings that tangy, garden-fresh bite. The ginger adds a gentle heat that wakes everything up. Underneath it all, juniper keeps it grounded, so it still drinks like gin rather than wandering off into liqueur territory.

• Nose: Fresh rhubarb crumble vibes, ginger spice, citrus peel, and a clean hit of juniper.
• Taste: Tangy rhubarb lands first, followed by warming ginger, orange zest, soft spice, and a lightly dry gin character.
• Finish: Bright and zesty, with ginger warmth hanging around after the fruit fades.

If you’re building a G&T, this one loves a good Indian tonic. Add a lime wedge for extra snap, or go with a slice of fresh ginger if you want to lean into the spice. Feeling a bit more playful? Try it with ginger ale and a squeeze of lemon. It’s the easy win when you want something lively without turning your drink into a sugar bomb.

This is a great next step if your usual flavoured gin picks are pink, berry-led, or citrusy and you want something with a bit more bite. Rhubarb gives it that tart fruit edge, while ginger brings the kind of warmth that makes the whole thing feel layered. It’s approachable enough for a casual Friday pour, but interesting enough to hold its own when you’re making drinks for people who claim they “don’t really like flavoured gin.” Challenge accepted.

For cocktails, keep it simple. A Rhubarb & Ginger Spritz with soda, tonic, or sparkling wine works brilliantly because the gin already brings the flavour. It also makes a cracking French 75 riff with lemon juice and fizz, where the rhubarb adds colour and the ginger gives the drink a little kick. No need to overthink it. This bottle does a lot of the heavy lifting for you.

Food-wise, pour it alongside salty snacks, grilled prawns, roast chicken, or anything with chilli and lime. The tart rhubarb cuts through richer bites, while the ginger plays nicely with spice. It’s also a sneaky good garden drink, BBQ drink, balcony drink, or “one quick G&T before dinner” drink that turns into everyone asking for the same serve.

The best bit is how specific it tastes. Rhubarb and ginger isn’t just a label promise here, it’s the whole personality of the gin. You get fruit, spice, citrus, and a proper gin base in one pour. It’s bright. It’s cheeky. It absolutely earns its spot in the flavoured gin conversation.

Fun Fact: Whitley Neill was created by Johnny Neill, an eighth-generation distiller whose family has been in the spirits world since the 1700s.