Brockmans Gin 40% Vol. 0.7 L

Discover the extraordinary smoothness of Brockmans Gin 40% Vol. 0.7L, a premium British gin that combines traditional juniper and citrus botanicals with the distinctive flavour of blueberries and aromatic dark berries. Created to offer a different interpretation of classic gin, Brockmans brings together fresh citrus peel, fragrant coriander, gentle floral notes and warming spices in a beautifully balanced spirit. Its rich berry character provides a refreshing alternative to the more pronounced piney and herbal flavours commonly associated with traditional London Dry Gin.

First introduced in 2008, Brockmans helped establish a contemporary gin style that places greater emphasis on fruit aromas, smoothness and approachable botanical complexity. Its carefully selected ingredients are macerated in neutral grain spirit for 14 hours before undergoing slow copper pot distillation, allowing the individual botanical flavours to develop harmoniously. The resulting gin offers fragrant berries, zesty citrus, aromatic coriander and subtle juniper with a remarkably smooth finish. For Drinkero, Brockmans is an excellent choice for Bramble, Gin & Tonic, Gin Collins, Gin Fizz, Gimlet and other cocktails that benefit from a refreshing combination of berries and botanicals.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Crystal clear and brilliant, presented in Brockmans' distinctive dark glass bottle with an elegant, contemporary design.

Aroma: Rich and aromatic, featuring fresh blueberries, dark berries, citrus peel, coriander, delicate floral notes and subtle juniper.

Palate: Exceptionally smooth and rounded, combining the fresh fruit impression of berries with orange and lemon peel, aromatic coriander, traditional juniper and gentle warming spice.

Finish: Long, refreshing and beautifully balanced, with lingering berry aromas, soft citrus, subtle liquorice and a pleasantly dry botanical character.

The Heritage of Brockmans Gin

Brockmans is a contemporary British gin brand established in 2008 with the ambition of creating a spirit that would offer a different experience from conventional dry gin.

Its founders wanted to combine traditional gin-making techniques with botanical ingredients that were less commonly emphasised in classic juniper-forward recipes.

The resulting spirit maintained the essential juniper foundation of gin but introduced a distinctive dark-berry character.

This created an aromatic profile that felt smoother, rounder and more fruit-forward than many traditional London Dry expressions.

Brockmans developed a recognisable identity through its elegant dark bottle, unusual botanical composition and emphasis on smoothness.

Its approach appealed to customers interested in exploring gin beyond the conventional combination of juniper, lemon and tonic water.

The brand became particularly associated with refreshing Gin & Tonic variations featuring berries and citrus garnishes.

Today, Brockmans is internationally recognised as a distinctive contemporary gin, suitable both for traditional cocktails and fruit-forward modern variations.

The Distinctive Dark-Berry Character

The most recognisable characteristic of Brockmans Gin is its combination of traditional gin botanicals with blueberries and dark berries.

These ingredients provide a rounded fruit aroma that distinguishes Brockmans from conventional London Dry expressions.

Unlike a sweet berry liqueur, Brockmans retains a dry gin foundation built around juniper, citrus and other distilled botanicals.

The berry character is integrated through the production process rather than simply being presented as a strongly sweetened fruit flavour.

Blueberries contribute a soft, rounded fruit impression, while the darker berry notes introduce additional depth.

The producer's current original gin description highlights blueberries, blackcurrants and hawthorn berries, while some earlier descriptions identify blackberries.

Across these descriptions, the central flavour remains a distinctive combination of dark berries, citrus freshness and traditional juniper.

The resulting profile makes Brockmans particularly suitable for cocktails featuring fresh blackberries, blueberries, grapefruit and lemon.

It also offers an interesting alternative to traditional gin when preparing drinks such as the Bramble or a berry-led Collins.

The Traditional Botanicals Behind Brockmans

Although Brockmans is particularly well known for its berries, its flavour also depends on a carefully selected collection of conventional gin botanicals.

Juniper berries: Provide the essential piney, resinous and herbal character that identifies the spirit as gin.

Coriander: Introduces aromatic spice together with delicate citrus-like and herbal notes. The producer sources coriander from Bulgaria.

Lemon peel: Provides bright, refreshing citrus aromas that balance the rounded fruit character.

Orange peel: Adds fragrant sweetness-like citrus impressions and a gentle bittersweet depth.

Cassia bark: Contributes warm spice with notes reminiscent of cinnamon.

Liquorice root: Introduces delicate woody sweetness and herbal complexity.

Angelica root: Provides earthy botanical notes and a dry structure.

Almond: Contributes a subtle rounded character that helps support the smooth overall impression.

Orris root: Adds delicate violet-like floral notes and earthy complexity.

These botanicals create the traditional framework around the distinctive dark-berry character.

The combination is designed to deliver a harmonious spirit in which fruit, spice, citrus and juniper complement rather than overpower one another.

Why Bulgarian Coriander Is Important

Coriander plays a particularly important role in Brockmans' aromatic profile.

The producer selects coriander sourced from Bulgaria, where the botanical is appreciated for its distinctive citrus-like and spicy characteristics.

Coriander seed is widely used in gin because it contributes aromatic warmth while complementing juniper.

In Brockmans, it helps connect the fresh citrus ingredients with the deeper berry aromas.

Its flavour can suggest a combination of warm spice, fragrant citrus and gentle herbal character.

These characteristics provide balance and prevent the finished spirit from becoming excessively fruit-led.

In a Gin & Tonic, coriander adds aromatic complexity alongside tonic water and citrus.

In a Bramble, its spice provides contrast to blackberry liqueur and fresh lemon.

For cocktail enthusiasts, Brockmans demonstrates how a familiar traditional botanical can take on a different role when combined with unconventional ingredients.

The Role of Lemon and Orange Peel

Citrus is another important part of Brockmans Gin's flavour.

Its recipe combines lemon and orange peel, creating two complementary aromatic profiles.

Lemon provides bright, refreshing zest that contrasts with the softer dark-berry character.

Orange contributes a more rounded citrus aroma, including gentle bittersweet impressions.

Together, the citrus botanicals reinforce the spirit's freshness while preserving its smooth character.

These flavours make Brockmans particularly suitable for cocktails containing fresh lemon or lime juice.

For a Bramble, lemon acidity works with the gin's berries to create a balanced fruit-and-citrus combination.

For a Gin Collins, lemon and soda water highlight the gin's refreshing qualities.

A twist of pink grapefruit also provides an attractive aromatic garnish for a Gin & Tonic.

The citrus element is particularly valuable because it ensures Brockmans remains versatile rather than being suitable only for sweet fruit cocktails.

The Brockmans Distillation Process

Brockmans is made using a carefully controlled production process that combines traditional botanical maceration with copper pot distillation.

The process begins with neutral grain spirit and water, which provide a clean foundation for the aromatic ingredients.

The selected botanicals, including juniper, berries, citrus and spices, are added to the spirit.

They are then allowed to macerate for approximately 14 hours.

During this period, the alcohol extracts aromatic compounds and oils from the ingredients.

The botanical mixture subsequently undergoes a slow distillation lasting approximately nine hours.

The producer uses a copper pot still, capturing the aromatic character of the ingredients in the resulting distillate.

The concentrated spirit reaches approximately 80% alcohol by volume during production before being rested and diluted.

The finished Brockmans Gin is bottled at 40% alcohol by volume.

This process creates a spirit with a recognisable combination of dark-berry aromas, traditional juniper and refreshing citrus.

Why Brockmans Is So Smooth

Smoothness is one of the defining characteristics associated with Brockmans Gin.

Its rounded profile is created through the careful balance of botanicals and its controlled distillation process.

The dark berries contribute soft fruit aromas, while almond and liquorice provide additional rounded characteristics.

Juniper and angelica create a drier botanical foundation that balances the fruit.

Citrus peel introduces freshness and prevents the flavour from becoming heavy.

The 14-hour maceration and slow distillation allow the selected ingredients to contribute their individual characteristics.

The resulting gin offers an accessible yet complex drinking experience.

Its smooth profile makes it suitable for simple serves over ice as well as a variety of cocktails.

For customers accustomed to strongly juniper-forward gins, Brockmans provides an opportunity to explore a softer, more fruit-oriented botanical style.

Is Brockmans a Flavoured Gin?

Brockmans belongs to the broader contemporary gin category, combining traditional juniper with a pronounced dark-berry character.

It is frequently described as berry-forward because its fruit botanicals play an important role in the aroma and flavour.

However, it is different from many sweetened fruit gin liqueurs.

Its flavour is created through traditional botanical distillation, and the original gin is marketed as containing no added sugar.

The resulting spirit remains clear rather than having the pink or red colour commonly associated with some fruit-flavoured gin products.

Juniper, coriander, citrus and other conventional botanicals provide a recognisable gin foundation.

The berries introduce an additional layer of aroma rather than replacing the essential characteristics of the spirit.

For home bartenders, this makes Brockmans suitable for both classic gin recipes and more contemporary fruit-focused variations.

Brockmans Compared with Traditional London Dry Gin

Traditional London Dry Gin generally places juniper at the centre of the flavour, supported by citrus, roots and spices.

Products such as Tanqueray and Beefeater offer classic interpretations of this style.

Brockmans follows a different approach by placing greater emphasis on rounded berry aromas while maintaining a traditional botanical foundation.

Its fruit character creates a softer impression that may appeal to customers who prefer less assertive juniper.

Compared with Tanqueray London Dry, Brockmans is generally more berry-forward and less sharply herbal in character.

Compared with Beefeater, it combines citrus with a richer fruit impression.

Unlike Hendrick's, which emphasises cucumber and rose, Brockmans focuses on dark berries and citrus.

Unlike Malfy Gin Rosa, which highlights Sicilian pink grapefruit, Brockmans provides a deeper berry-led flavour without a pink-coloured spirit.

These distinctions give it a clear place within Drinkero's curated Gin collection.

Why Brockmans Is Excellent for a Bramble

The Bramble is one of the most natural cocktail choices for Brockmans Gin.

This modern classic traditionally combines gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup and blackberry liqueur.

The drink is usually served over crushed ice, with the berry liqueur introduced near the end of preparation.

Brockmans' dark-berry character complements the blackberry liqueur, creating a particularly harmonious combination.

Its citrus and coriander botanicals provide balance beneath the fruit.

For one serving, combine 50 ml Brockmans with 25 ml fresh lemon juice and 12.5 ml sugar syrup.

Shake briefly with ice, then strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.

Slowly add 15 ml blackberry liqueur over the drink.

Garnish with fresh blackberries and a lemon slice.

The resulting cocktail is vibrant, refreshing and particularly suited to showcasing Brockmans' distinctive botanical character.

The Perfect Brockmans Gin & Tonic

Gin & Tonic is another excellent way to appreciate Brockmans' combination of berries, citrus and juniper.

Premium tonic water adds gentle bitterness and carbonation, creating contrast with the gin's rounded fruit character.

The juniper and coriander provide traditional botanical structure while the berries contribute aromatic softness.

For a balanced serve, combine 50 ml Brockmans with approximately 150 ml chilled premium tonic water.

Serve in a large balloon glass filled generously with ice.

Garnish with fresh blueberries and a twist of pink grapefruit peel.

The blueberries complement the gin's fruit aromas, while grapefruit introduces refreshing citrus oils.

For an alternative serve, a small amount of fresh lemon peel can provide a brighter citrus finish.

Because Brockmans is already expressive, start with a good neutral tonic before experimenting with more strongly flavoured varieties.

Why Brockmans Works in Gin Collins

A Gin Collins is a refreshing long drink combining gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup and soda water.

Brockmans creates an unusual variation because its dark-berry aromas complement the lemon.

Its softer juniper character provides an approachable foundation, while coriander and orange peel introduce additional complexity.

For one serving, combine 50 ml Brockmans with 25 ml fresh lemon juice and 15 ml sugar syrup.

Shake thoroughly with ice.

Strain into a tall glass containing fresh ice and top with approximately 100 ml soda water.

Garnish with fresh blueberries and a lemon wheel.

The result is a refreshing sparkling cocktail with a subtle berry character.

This variation is particularly suitable for customers seeking a fruit-forward gin drink without using additional berry liqueur.

Other Cocktail Applications

Beyond Bramble and Gin & Tonic, Brockmans can be used in a wide variety of refreshing cocktail recipes.

In a Gin Fizz, its berry and citrus notes complement fresh lemon and soda water.

In a Gimlet, its dark fruit character provides an interesting contrast to the sharp acidity of lime.

In a French 75 variation, the combination of berries, lemon and dry sparkling wine creates an elegant fruit-forward profile.

In a Gin Sour, the gin's rounded texture complements lemon juice and restrained sweetening.

Brockmans can also be used in a Martini variation, although the finished cocktail will taste noticeably fruitier than one made with conventional London Dry Gin.

The spirit is therefore particularly rewarding when a contemporary interpretation is desirable rather than strict adherence to a traditional recipe.

What Makes Brockmans Gin Special?

Brockmans stands out through its combination of traditional botanical ingredients and distinctive dark berries.

Its flavour is built on classic juniper, aromatic coriander, citrus peel and warming spices.

The berry character creates a rounded, fruit-forward impression without turning the spirit into a sweet gin liqueur.

The production process includes a 14-hour botanical maceration and slow copper pot distillation.

Its distinctive dark bottle provides an elegant and immediately recognisable presentation.

At 40% alcohol by volume, Brockmans offers a versatile strength for refreshing mixed drinks and cocktails.

Its flavour is particularly compatible with blueberries, blackberries, citrus and premium tonic water.

For Drinkero, Brockmans completes the Gin collection with a distinctive berry-forward style that complements Malfy Gin Rosa's grapefruit character.

Perfect for Cocktails

Brockmans Gin is especially suitable for cocktails that benefit from smooth botanicals, aromatic dark berries and refreshing citrus.

Bramble: Combine Brockmans with fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup and blackberry liqueur over crushed ice. Its existing berry notes complement the traditional Bramble flavour.

Berry Gin & Tonic: Mix Brockmans with premium tonic water, fresh blueberries and grapefruit peel. Its rounded berry and citrus character creates a refreshing highball.

Gin Collins: Combine Brockmans with fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup and soda water. The gin's fruit aromas add another dimension to this classic sparkling drink.

Gin Fizz: Shake Brockmans with lemon juice and sugar syrup, then top with soda water for a light, refreshing cocktail.

Gimlet: Combine Brockmans with fresh lime juice and sugar syrup. The lime's acidity contrasts with the spirit's rounded berry character.

French 75: Mix Brockmans with fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup, then top with chilled dry sparkling wine for an elegant berry-forward variation.

Gin Sour: Shake Brockmans with lemon juice, sugar syrup and optional cocktail foamer for a balanced sour with aromatic berry notes.

Berry Gin Rickey: Combine Brockmans with fresh lime juice and soda water for a refreshing long drink without additional sugar syrup.

Serving Suggestions

Brockmans is particularly enjoyable in chilled fruit-forward cocktails and classic gin drinks that allow its combination of berries, citrus and juniper to remain noticeable.

For a Bramble, combine 50 ml Brockmans with 25 ml fresh lemon juice and 12.5 ml sugar syrup. Shake with ice, strain over crushed ice and add 15 ml blackberry liqueur. Garnish with fresh blackberries.

For a Berry Gin & Tonic, combine 50 ml Brockmans with 150 ml chilled tonic water. Serve over 150–200 g of ice and garnish with fresh blueberries and grapefruit peel.

For a Gin Collins, combine 50 ml Brockmans with 25 ml lemon juice and 15 ml sugar syrup. Shake with ice, strain into a tall glass containing fresh ice and top with approximately 100 ml soda water.

For a Gin Fizz, combine 50 ml Brockmans with 25 ml lemon juice and 15 ml sugar syrup. Shake with ice, strain into a chilled glass and top with approximately 80 ml soda water.

For a Gimlet, combine 60 ml Brockmans with 22.5 ml lime juice and 15 ml sugar syrup. Shake thoroughly with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

For a French 75 variation, combine 30 ml Brockmans with 15 ml lemon juice and 15 ml sugar syrup. Shake with ice, strain into a suitable chilled glass and top with 60 ml dry sparkling wine.

For a Gin Sour, combine 50 ml Brockmans with 25 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml sugar syrup and optional cocktail foamer according to its instructions. Shake appropriately and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

For a Berry Gin Rickey, combine 50 ml Brockmans with 20 ml fresh lime juice and approximately 120 ml soda water. Serve over fresh ice with a lime wedge and a few blueberries.

Use fresh berries, quality mixers and accurate measurements to preserve the gin's smooth botanical character and distinctive fruit aromas.

Product Details

• Brand: Brockmans
• Product: Brockmans Gin (Original Intensely Smooth)
• Country of origin: United Kingdom
• Brand founded: 2008
• Spirit type: Gin
• Style: Contemporary Berry-Forward Dry Gin
• Base: Neutral grain spirit
• Signature botanicals: Juniper, blueberries, dark berries, lemon peel, orange peel and coriander
• Additional botanicals: Cassia bark, liquorice, angelica, almond and orris root
• Botanical preparation: Approximately 14 hours of maceration
• Distillation: Copper pot distillation, approximately nine hours
• Colour: Crystal clear
• Aroma: Dark berries, fresh citrus, coriander, delicate floral notes and juniper
• Flavour profile: Blueberries, berry aromas, citrus peel, coriander, juniper and gentle spice
• Finish: Smooth, refreshing, gently dry and aromatic
• Alcohol content: 40% Vol.
• Bottle size: 0.7L (700 ml)
• EAN: 5010296169164
• Recommended use: Bramble, Gin & Tonic, Gin Collins, Gin Fizz, Gimlet, French 75 and Gin Sour
• Recommended garnish: Fresh blueberries, blackberries, grapefruit peel or lemon

Storage: Store upright with the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Serve chilled or prepare with fresh ice according to the cocktail recipe.

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