Sir Robin of Locksley Gin: Sheffield Steel With a Dandelion Edge
Contemporary 40.5% ABV ABV Locksley Distilling Co.
18 April 2026
A real find from an unexpected distillery
I'd never heard of this producer and I'm genuinely impressed. Unusual botanical bill — meadowsweet, wild thyme, and sea buckthorn alongside classic juniper. The result is herbal and slightly coastal, completely unique. Stood out in a blind tasting of eight gins. Will be buying more.
4 April 2026
Beautifully aromatic and distinctive
Gorgeous nose of fresh cucumber, elderflower, and chamomile with juniper just underneath. On the palate it's silky and elegant with a floral mid-note that lingers beautifully. Really distinctive without being gimmicky — you can taste the care in the botanical selection. Perfect with light tonic and a cucumber ribbon.
14 March 2026
Extraordinary botanical complexity
This is gin at its absolute finest. The juniper is there but it's woven into a tapestry of citrus, coriander, and something floral I can't quite place — maybe iris root. The texture is almost oily, coating the palate beautifully. In a Martini it's transcendent; neat over ice it's a meditation. One of the best gins I've ever tasted.