The Orientalist Gunpowder Gin
London Dry 40% ABV
29 January 2026
Distinctive but Divisive
The gunpowder tea at 40% ABV gives this London Dry a smoky character that I find a bit overpowering. It's certainly original, but the smokiness can dominate rather than complement the other botanicals.
2 January 2026
Smoky and Complex
The Orientalist brings Eastern spice traditions to London Dry gin-making with stunning results. At 40% ABV the gunpowder tea adds smoky depth while the other botanicals provide warmth and complexity.
20 December 2025
Bold Eastern Character
This London Dry at 40% has a distinctive Eastern character from the gunpowder tea botanical. It's smoky, spiced, and intriguing. Works beautifully with East Imperial tonic.
13 December 2025
Exotic Spice Journey
The Orientalist Gunpowder Gin at 40% ABV is a London Dry with remarkable spice complexity. Gunpowder tea adds a smoky, tannic depth that's utterly captivating. One of the most distinctive gins I've tried.
16 November 2025
Tea-Infused Distinction
The gunpowder tea gives this London Dry at 40% a smoky, almost savoury quality. Combined with traditional botanicals, it creates a gin of genuine originality. Fascinating stuff.
4 November 2025
A Gin Like No Other
The Orientalist Gunpowder Gin is a revelation. At 40% ABV the smoky gunpowder tea, warming spices, and London Dry juniper combine to create something truly extraordinary. One of the world's great gins.
2 November 2025
Gunpowder Tea Magic
The tea brings a tannic, smoky dimension to this London Dry that's really quite special. At 40% ABV it's not the strongest, but the flavour intensity more than compensates.