Brand
Bickens
Bickens is a gin brand launched in 2012, an elegant interpretation of London Dry Gin. The range includes a London Dry expression and a Premium Pink grapefruit variant; production combines two distillates obtained in copper pot stills at Langley Distillery (United Kingdom).
- Birmingham · West Midlands · United Kingdom
- Since 2012
- 2 products
The story
Bickens was launched in 2012 as a modern interpretation of London Dry Gin. The brand emphasizes the combination of two recipes/distillates produced in pot stills of different ages (named 'Angela' and 'Jenny') and leverages the expertise of Langley Distillery, a historic English distillery founded in 1805, where the distillates that make up the final blend are produced.
Production philosophy
Designed for professional mixing, Bickens focuses on balance and versatility: a profile that combines citrus freshness and spicy notes to provide a base suitable for both classic cocktails and bartenders' creations.
Territory
Distilled and produced in the United Kingdom at Langley Distillery, located near Birmingham (West Midlands).
Production method
Six-step process: selection of botanicals; maceration of the botanicals in neutral spirit with heating and overnight rest; distillation in copper pot stills (Angela and Jenny), collecting only the 'heart' fraction (about 3–4 hours of distillation); blending of the two distillates; 'marriage' and dilution from 80% vol. to 40% vol. with water; bottling. The Premium Pink version additionally involves a bespoke blending step, the addition of natural grapefruit aroma, coloring and a small amount of sugar.
Distillation
Maceration of the botanicals in neutral spirit, distillation in copper pot stills (Angela and Jenny) with collection of the heart fraction; blending of the distillates and dilution to 40% vol.; bottling. The pink version includes added natural grapefruit aroma, coloring and a small amount of sugar.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Birmingham
- Categories
- gin
- london dry gin
- grapefruit-flavoured gin
- gin for mixing
- Raw materials
- neutral grain spirit
- water
- Representative products
- Gin Bickens Grapefruit 70cl
- London Dry Gin Bickens 100cl
- London Dry Gin Bickens 100cl - DAMAGED LABEL
What makes it distinctive
- Produced at Langley Distillery (historic English distillery founded in 1805)
- Blend of two distillates obtained from different stills ('Angela' - century-old - and 'Jenny' - about 18 years old)
- Recipe based on 10 botanicals selected internationally
- Also available as a Premium Pink version with natural grapefruit aroma, color and light sweetening
- Designed and positioned for professional mixing and cocktails
