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Colombo No.7 is a remarkable spirit that shows the ingenuity of Gin makers far and wide. Based on a Sri Lankan recipe, using ingredients plucked from the country, the gin manages to be styled classically despite a great deal of strange substitutions.
Won a Silver medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024.
Sweet juniper berries dominate the tongue here, joined by a bright and zesty spice. Tropical yet classical, Colombo No. 7 straddles the divide. We might serve with bay leaf, but really we think this sings nice and bright in a garnish-free G&T.
Colombo No.7 is made by Langley's Distillery, though based upon a recipe crafted many decades ago by brand owner Amal de Silva Wijeyeratne’s grandfather. With curry leaves amongst the roster, it’s one of the most interesting gins out there.
Colombo No.7 Gin is owned by Rockland Distillery in Sri Lanka, a historic distillery founded in 1924 and run by third generation owner Amal de Silva Wijeyeratne since 2005. While they make many tasty spirits there, this gin is made in the UK.
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SKU: D33864NV
