Hayman’s of London Dry Gin 1L
Hayman's of London Dry Gin is the family's original 160-year-old recipe: 10 botanicals steeped for a full 24 hours in English wheat spirit, then slowly distilled in copper pot stills over two full days. The US 1-liter bottling is 47% ABV (94 proof) — bold, juniper-forward, and built for proper gin drinks. Distilled by the Hayman family in Balham, South London, in stills named "Marjorie" and "Karin." Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 47% (94 proof) — US bottling
- Size: 1L
- Botanicals: 10 — juniper, coriander, lemon and orange peel, angelica root, cinnamon, cassia, orris, licorice, nutmeg
- Method: Two-day process — 24-hour steep, then slow copper pot-still distillation
- Distillery: Hayman Distillers, Balham, South London; family recipe since 1863
A Two-Day Labor of Gin
Most gin is distilled in a day. Hayman's takes two: the ten botanicals macerate in English wheat spirit for a full 24 hours before the stills are even lit, then distillation proceeds slowly in the family's copper pot stills — Marjorie and Karin, named for Christopher Hayman's mother and wife. That patience earned the gin the Gin Trophy at the International Spirits Challenge and Gold at The Gin Masters. Explore more gin and the full Hayman's of London range.
Tasting Notes
Classic London Dry: juniper-led and crisp, with bright citrus peel, warm cinnamon and cassia spice, and an earthy angelica-orris backbone. The 47% ABV gives it the grip a great Martini demands.
How to Enjoy
A Martini gin first and foremost — 2:1 or 3:1 with dry vermouth, lemon twist. It also makes a commanding G&T (plenty of ice, quality tonic, lemon) and holds its own in a Negroni.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Hayman's a "true English gin"?
It's distilled in London from a family recipe dating to 1863, using traditional copper pot stills and a two-day maceration-and-distillation process — no shortcuts, no flavor shortcuts.
What is the ABV of Hayman's London Dry Gin?
The US bottling is 47% ABV (94 proof). UK and some European bottlings are 41.2% and 40% respectively — check your bottle's market.
What are the 10 botanicals in Hayman's gin?
Juniper, coriander, lemon and orange peel, angelica root, cinnamon, cassia, orris, licorice, and nutmeg.
Stock the bar with a full liter of London tradition — order Hayman's of London Dry Gin 1L online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.