Haymans London Dry Gin

The Hayman Distillers name behind Hayman’s London Dry Gin dates back to the early 19th century and was part of the high quality spirits portfolio owned by chemist and distiller James Burrough. You probably know that name best as the name behind the Beefeater Gin brand.

Through a series of sales and transfers during the late 20th century, the family brand returned to being a family business. Under the leadership of Christopher Hayman, along with his family, the brand has expanded to include a line of gins, among which are ones we’ve covered here, including their Sloe Gin  and their  Navy Strength offerings.

Hayman’s London Dry Gin is a blend of 10 botanicals, steeped for 24 hours before undergoing a distillation on Marjorie, their copper pot still. Truly a family operation, their line of spirits connect the centuries old family recipe book with modern invention.

The Hayman family have a predilection for the traditional. In 2018, they announced a campaign “Call time for Fake Gin” which suggests that many contemporary style gins shouldn’t be called gins at all. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that Hayman’s London Dry Gin is pretty much right along the lines of what you might expect for gin classicists.