Made according to the original Bristol method, fresh botanicals are individually
distilled in traditional copper pot stills according to when they are in season. This
single-minded approach to bespoke distillation captures the pure essence of each
botanical, from Tuscan juniper to hand-cut Valencia orange. Rested for three months
before release, Smeaton’s is a dry gin of exceptional complexity, balance and length.
On the nose, it is crisp and aromatic, with bright juniper, citrus peel and subtle herbal lift. The palate is clean and well-defined, offering classic piney juniper alongside zesty lemon, gentle spice and a soft earthy undertone. The finish is dry, refreshing and neatly balanced.
A versatile and dependable gin, equally suited to a perfectly made G&T or classic cocktails, where its clarity and structure really shine.
Smeaton's Manifesto
• Follow the original 1870 recipe as closely as possible
• Never add sugar or other sweetening agents
• Investigate the origin of each botanical to ensure we use only the finest and the freshest
• Use only 100% French wheat highly rectified base spirit
• Distil each botanical individually and in season
• Optimise the cut for each botanical
• Make a gin that made both the ultimate