Broker’s London Dry Gin is a brand of

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micro-distilled at a 200-year-old

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located near

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, England, using a traditional copper

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. Broker’s Gin is made with a combination of botanicals (

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s and

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). It is available in two strengths: 40% and 47% alc/vol (80 proof and 94 proof) in 1.75L, 1.0L, 750ml, 700ml and 50ml sizes.

History

Broker’s Gin was created by brothers Martin and Andy Dawson in the late 1990s. Gin is the only spirit that historically has been produced in England. For that reason, they chose a theme for the brand that would be recognised for its Englishness – a gentleman wearing a bowler hat. Such a gentleman would typically have been a stockbroker in the City of

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, hence the name “Broker’s” for the brand. Every bottle of Broker’s Gin is topped with a miniature plastic bowler hat. Broker’s Gin is distributed across the United States and in over 40 other countries. It was introduced to the U.S. market in 2001 in partnership with

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, Inc.

Distilling Process

The base spirit for Broker's

Gin Gin () is a distilled alcoholic drink that derives its flavour from juniper berries (''Juniperus communis''). Gin originated as a medicinal liquor made by monks and alchemists across Europe, particularly in southern Italy, Flanders and the Ne ...

is quadruple-distilled pure

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made from English

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. The flavour is provided by ten natural botanical ingredients, the primary one of which is juniper berries. The botanicals are steeped in the base spirit in the still for 24 hours. The spirit is then distilled a fifth and final time.

Recognition

* Gold Medal & Best Buy, 92 Points, "Exceptional," Chicago Beverage Testing Institute (2012). * Top 20 Gin as designated by ratings aggregator Proof66.com. * Chairman's Trophy, Extra Dry Martini, Ultimate Cocktail Challenge (2012). * Chairman's Trophy, Aviation, Ultimate Cocktail Challenge (2012). * Masters Award (Super Premium category), London Gin Masters (2011).

References

External links

Official Website

McCormick Distilling Website

Proof66.com Reviews and Ratings for Best Gin and other Spirits

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History

Distilling Process

Recognition

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