Soldiers from both the Anglo-Saxon and invading Viking armies would have foraged for wild apples – known as ‘crabbe’ – as they traversed the Kingdoms of England.

There's a lovely floral sweetness which is accentuated by the soft mint notes, with a gentle peppery edge on the finish.The Botanicals - This delicious gin has been made from a blend of floral and herbal botanicals, all popular in the British Victorian era. It's a bit like tasting history, sort of, except you don't need to hop in a time machine and risk changing the future. But for James Gurney, Robin Horrex and Phil Howarth, it was the start of something extremely exciting. A Premium London Dry gin that did not disappoint - absolutely stunning bottle and the gin over ice, paired with a good quality Mediterranean tonic water and a slice of lemon was simply outstanding - if you love gin and want something special with well balanced floral botanicals and light citrus notes - I highly recommend the Hawkridge London Dry Gin. We loved the award winning Hawkridge Blowing Stone and thought we’d try the the newly launched Victorian Blend.

Our signature Hawkridge London Dry Gin is an embodiment of Victorian opulence, extravagance and discovery, laced with the ‘Language of the Flowers’, used by Victorians to express feelings of love and friendship. Despite the vibrant pink bottle, this 'Aphrodisiac' gin is a clear spirit which uses a similar set of botanicals to the Victorian Botanical Blend but with the addition of jasmine, lavender and fresh mint. In the 9th Century, ginger was a luxury experienced almost exclusively by the Royal Courts and was most likely imported from the Mediterranean region by spice merchants. Discover Hawkridge London Dry Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend, Craft Gin Club’s February 2022 Gin of the Month!

The Taste - An exceptionally smooth and traditional London Dry Gin, it has a crisp mouthfeel, pine forward, citrus bold, rich in herbs with lovely floral notes to finish. The driver will input your year of birth into their device and may then require an ID check to complete the age verification process. GIN OCLOCK - When gin time is around the corner, garnish your gin and tonic with pink grapefruit or a citrus segment such as lime or orange.