Brand
Boodles Proper British
Boodles Proper British is a classic British London Dry gin known for its essential profile and the absence of citrus botanicals. It is produced from a neutral spirit distilled from British cereals and distributed by the Proximo group; the historic recipe highlights herbaceous and spicy notes rather than citrus aromatics.
- Warrington · England · United Kingdom
- Since 1845
- 1 product
The story
The Boodles brand dates back to 1845 and takes its name from Boodle's Gentlemen's Club in St James's, London. Over time ownership and distribution passed through several operators (including Cock Russell & Co. and later major industry groups) and in 2012 the brand was acquired by Proximo Spirits. In recent years Boodles has been relaunched on the market with new packaging and expressions while maintaining the historic recipe.
Production philosophy
To maintain a 'proper' British gin style: balance, simplicity and respect for tradition. The choice not to use citrus botanicals reflects the idea of leaving the consumer the option to add a slice of lemon or lime if desired, and of privileging an herbaceous and spicy profile.
Territory
United Kingdom (production indicated at the Greenall's facility in Warrington, England); brand with a strong British identity.
Awards and recognition
Silver - San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2019)
Production method
The product begins as a neutral spirit distilled from British cereals; the recipe is then redistilled in a Carter-Head (botanical infusion redistillation) and production is carried out at the Greenall's facility in Warrington. An approach is used to preserve the aromas of the botanicals (sources also mention the use of a vacuum still).
Distillation
Redistillation in a Carter-Head still; use of a vacuum still indicated in sources.
Ageing
no aging
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Warrington
- Categories
- gin
- London Dry gin
- British gin
- brand
- Raw materials
- wheat (neutral spirit distilled from British cereals)
- Representative products
- Boodles Original London Dry Gin (70cl / 40% UK; 45.2% US)
- Boodles Strawberry & Rhubarb Gin (variant)
What makes it distinctive
- Historic British brand founded in 1845
- Traditional recipe that does not include citrus botanicals
- Produced from a spirit distilled from British cereals
- Distributed and owned by Proximo Spirits