Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin
Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL London Dry gin from G&J Distillers in Warrington, England — built on cubeb berries from Indonesia, Tellicherry black pepper and Moroccan coriander, with seven further botanicals along the ancient spice route. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof) — verified on opihr.com
- Size: 750mL
- Style: London Dry Gin
- Distillery: G&J Distillers, Warrington, England — distilling gin since 1761
- Key botanicals: Indonesian cubeb, Indian Tellicherry black pepper, Moroccan coriander, plus juniper, cardamom, ginger, cumin, angelica root, orange and grapefruit peel
- Origin: United Kingdom
A Spice-Route Gin from England's Oldest Distillery
Opihr — pronounced "o-peer," and now officially styled OPIHR Spices of the Orient — was launched in 2013 by Quintessential Brands, taking its name and its brief from the legendary spice routes to the ancient land of Ophir. The gin is made by the London Dry method at G&J Distillers in Warrington, where gin has been distilled since 1761, and its ten botanicals are sourced along the route: cubeb from Indonesia, pepper and ginger from India, coriander from Morocco, cardamom from Tanzania, angelica from Germany and citrus from the Mediterranean. Explore the brand on the Opihr vendor page or the wider gin shelf.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Rich and robust — a smooth perfume with sharp bursts of citrus, cumin and cardamom warming underneath, balanced by grapefruit peel. Palate: Soft camphor and gentle sweetness under warm oriental spice. Finish: Long and warming, with soft cracked black pepper, never turning harsh.
How to Enjoy
The brand's natural serve is a Gin and Tonic with a slice of fresh ginger or a few cracked peppercorns to lean into the spice. It also stands up in a Negroni, where the cubeb and pepper hold their own against Campari.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Opihr a spiced gin? Its botanical recipe is built around spice-route ingredients — cubeb berries, Tellicherry black pepper, coriander, cardamom, ginger and cumin — alongside classic gin botanicals like juniper, angelica and citrus peel.
Is Opihr a London Dry gin? Yes. Despite the exotic botanicals, it is made by the London Dry method — all flavour comes from distillation, with nothing added after except water — at G&J Distillers in Warrington, England.
How do you pronounce Opihr? "O-peer." The name references Ophir, the biblical land famed for sending spices and treasures to King Solomon — the inspiration for the gin's spice-route recipe.
Ten botanicals, one ancient trade route — order Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
