Firestarter Gin

Luciano Bianchi — Warming and flavourful

8/10

This is a London Dry with attitude. At 40% Firestarter brings spice and warmth that lifts it above ordinary gins. Not face-meltingly hot, just comfortably warming. Well-balanced and interesting.

Helena Kosta — Name is better than the fire

7/10

Expected more heat from a gin called Firestarter. At 40% it is a perfectly pleasant London Dry with mild warming spice but nothing that really sets your mouth alight. The concept outpaces the execution slightly.

Benjamin Ross — Spicy gin that works

8/10

Not as aggressive as the name suggests but Firestarter at 40% has a lovely warming character. The spice botanicals complement the juniper rather than competing with it. Good London Dry with a kick.