Brockmans Gin - Intensely Smooth Gin - 40%
Brockmans is a contemporary gin house based in the United Kingdom, which has become a reference in just a few years for lovers of aromatic and sophisticated gins. With its iconic Intensely Smooth Gin, the distillery has chosen to move away from classic London Dry styles to explore a softer and more sensual expression of juniper. The brand claims an urban and premium universe, identifiable by its faceted black bottle and communication focused on nocturnal elegance. Behind this image lies true distilling expertise, nurtured by a rigorous selection of botanicals and very precise work on infusions. The Brockmans teams primarily seek a balance between the tradition of English gin and the indulgence brought by red fruits and citrus. Intensely Smooth Gin 40% embodies this house signature, with a profile both accessible to novices and sufficiently complex to seduce connoisseurs. It is a gin designed for pure tasting as much as for creative mixology behind the bar.
Brockmans Gin Intensely Smooth is made from a high-purity neutral grain spirit, which serves as a canvas for the various selected botanicals. Juniper berries, coriander, lemon and orange zest, cinnamon, angelica root, and iris are combined with blueberries and blackberries that bring this so recognizable fruity signature. The botanicals are macerated for long hours in the neutral spirit to extract the essential oils as gently as possible. The distillation then takes place in a traditional still, which allows concentrating the finest aromas while eliminating the heavier notes. The final blend is gradually reduced to 40%, a degree chosen to fully express the aromatic richness while maintaining great smoothness on the palate. No sugar or artificial flavoring is added; the intensely smooth style comes solely from the subtle interplay between spicy botanicals, red fruits, and citrus. Brockmans Intensely Smooth Gin thus fits into the category of premium tasting gins, far from profiles too strictly centered on juniper alone.
On tasting, Brockmans Intensely Smooth Gin 40% appears clear and bright, with a nose immediately marked by red fruits, blueberries, and blackberries, wrapped in juniper and orange zest. Nuances of lemon, fresh coriander, licorice, and a floral hint complete this very expressive and modern bouquet. On the palate, the attack is round and caressing, then the texture becomes silky, almost velvety, while remaining perfectly dry. The juniper structures the whole, while the red fruits bring a juicy and slightly jammy dimension, balanced by the freshness of citrus. The finish is long, soft in sensation, enhanced by fine spicy notes and a touch of almond that leaves the palate clean and ready for another glass. Served as a gin and tonic with a dry tonic and a garnish of red fruits or orange zest, it offers a particularly indulgent and aromatic long drink. It also lends itself very well to signature cocktails like a fruity Negroni, a revisited Martinez, or a simple Gin Fizz, and pairs brilliantly with fish ceviche, fine charcuterie tapas, or a dark chocolate and red fruit dessert.
