OLD BAKERY GIN - FINEST AND OLDEST LONDON CRAFT GIN
MADE FROM A 100-YEAR-OLD ILLICIT GIN RECIPE
A family of bakers began distilling gin illegally in the late 18th century; the illicit yet uniquely compelling recipe which got lost along the years was finally tracked down following the family tree of the bakers themselves. No longer illegal, the once elusive 100-year-old gin is now making the rounds in London’s drinking circles with renewed vigour.
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A family of bakers began distilling gin illegally in the late 18th century; the illicit yet uniquely compelling recipe is no longer illegal and now making the rounds in London’s drinking circles.
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Old Bakery Gin - Original
About
Taste & Aroma
How To Drink
About
To the nose, Old Bakery Gin comes across as any other decently standard gin, but, it has very good reason for it. The recipe for Old Bakery is as old as a hundred years, and, in that time, an aromatic botanical gin would have caused an uproar in the market; not to mention, drawn a lot of unwanted attention. This is a straight-up, no-frills gin that showcases hints of what we believe to be juniper, coriander seed, liquorice root, and grapefruit peel.
On closer inspection (using our palettes of course), there appear to be more nuanced forward notes in the vein of zesty grapefruit and caramelised blood orange, followed by rooty textures that slow-mingle and gently flow down the throat with nary a burn. The level of smoothness here is an incredible achievement considering that Ron is virtually new to the art of distilling. It is also pretty amazing to behold how none of the flavours come out overly strong; leaving the gin solid in its state of grounded sophistication.
Taste & Aroma
AROMA: Old Bakery is clean and fresh as a great gin can be; with its aromas of lemon, lime, and juniper. Dive a bit deeper, and, you’re then met with soft hints of verbena and marjoram. Taken with tonic, Old Bakery opens up its citric highlights of grapefruit and bergamot.
TASTE: The iconic dryness of London Gin is met with the sourness of citrus and the spicy bite of a white pepper finish. Drunk neat, Old Bakery delivers a burn that is comfortable as it is bracing. Mixing with tonic paves the way for a heavier, richer texture that also introduces a Seville Orange flavour element. This is truly a comprehensive and satisfying gin that will have you calling for round after round.
How To Drink
The start should always (ideally) be a neat round poured straight from the chiller. Gradually transition to adding tonic water, ice, and a slice of pink grapefruit as recommended by the maker.
Robert R.
Verified customerBought as a gift. The recipient said it was a very tasty gin.
2 years ago
Lois C.
Verified customerThis is a great gin, definitely my new favourite
2 years ago
Fred Siviter
Verified customerGood deep taste. Enjoyed greatly Christmas Day afternoon by my friend and I.
2 years ago
Julie D.
Verified customerThe gin is very nice. The pink gin sent in error in the gift pack is not to our taste, which is why we didn't order it The rum I am unable to comment on as we didn't receive it, though this is what should have been in the gift pack.
2 years ago
Steve Dixon
Verified customerExcellent product bought as part of a promo package - Great product great service
2 years ago
Robert R.
Verified customerBought as a gift. The recipient said it was a very tasty gin.
2 years ago
Lois C.
Verified customerThis is a great gin, definitely my new favourite
2 years ago
Fred Siviter
Verified customerGood deep taste. Enjoyed greatly Christmas Day afternoon by my friend and I.
2 years ago
Julie D.
Verified customerThe gin is very nice. The pink gin sent in error in the gift pack is not to our taste, which is why we didn't order it The rum I am unable to comment on as we didn't receive it, though this is what should have been in the gift pack.
2 years ago
“My favourite Gin ……its super smooth”
Neil Morrissey 
“I like everything about it”
Deborah Meaden 
“Your craft gin was spectacular. Or as I said on Friday ‘spacticllerar’. Had it with mint and lemon. Smooth and big”
Nicky Campbell 
“Amazing Story”
Michael Portillo 
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Story of Old Bakery Gin
Old Bakery Gins are inspired by a secret, 100-year-old illicit recipe, and you can consider it a crime if you’ve never tried it.
In 2013 when Ian Puddick took over a couple of rundown properties, he would have never guessed the life-altering secret one of them harboured. The building; an old bakery, whose history Ian closely scrutinized, revealed that it had also alternated (very deviously) as an illicit gin distillery. Already an ardent fan of the spirit, Ian (after being convinced by a friend), was taken by the inspiration to track down the original recipe. Although the recipe itself never came into Ian’s hands, he did learn of its secret ingredients which amounts to the same thing. With a little improvisation on Ian’s part, the notorious gin of a century ago came into being; ironically under the brand name ‘Old Bakery’.
Rough-edged as its origin is, the present day reincarnation of this classic London Dry Gin is anything but. Refined for the new century, Old Bakery showcases an impressive level of sophistication with its smooth-flowing juniper, citrus, and floral notes. Perhaps as an homage to its past, the makers have infused an underlying lick of white pepper, that comes out as a gentle bite right at the end.
With a grounded soul and lofty ambitions, Old Bakery reinvents straight-laced spirits with a potent twist of modernism, igniting purpose in every moment of revelry.
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BBC TV News Visits Old Bakery Gin in Palmers Green
“In a very crowded market where there are two to three new gin brands launching every week, the only way to stand out is to infuse as much crazy botanicals as you can. On the contrary, you have Old Bakery, which is a very simple and straightforward gin. But, it also has heritage and class. And, I think that is what our audiences fell in love with; that sense of long standing simplicity none of the newer brands could offer.”
Now after 100 years the once illegal gin is now legal. Get your hands on one of the smoothest Gins in London.
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Craft Gin, London Dry, Old Bakery
Old Bakery – Original Gin
£36.49
Old Bakery – Original Gin
£36.49
500ml (50cl)
Small batch London dry gin.
Light and refreshing with a pleasing juniper hit.
Inspired by a secret 100-year-old illicit recipe.
5 in stock
14 reviews for Old Bakery – Original Gin
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England, United Kingdom
Superb product
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England, United Kingdom
Lovely gin – will certainly buy again!
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England, United Kingdom
Lovely gin, nice to know the history
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England, United Kingdom
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England, United Kingdom
Great service and great offers . The gin is lovely. Definitely in the top 5 I’ve tried
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England, United Kingdom
Fabulous drink
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England, United Kingdom
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England, United Kingdom
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England, United Kingdom
Excellent product bought as part of a promo package – Great product great service
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England, United Kingdom
The gin is very nice. The pink gin sent in error in the gift pack is not to our taste, which is why we didn’t order it The rum I am unable to comment on as we didn’t receive it, though this is what should have been in the gift pack.
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England, United Kingdom
Very nice tasting gin.
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England, United Kingdom
Good deep taste. Enjoyed greatly Christmas Day afternoon by my friend and I.
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England, United Kingdom
This is a great gin, definitely my new favourite
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England, United Kingdom
Bought as a gift. The recipient said it was a very tasty gin.
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Trevor Boulton (Verified customer) –
Superb product
Philip N. (Verified customer) –
Lovely gin – will certainly buy again!
Christine (Verified customer) –
Lovely gin, nice to know the history
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Steven T. (Verified customer) –
Great service and great offers . The gin is lovely. Definitely in the top 5 I’ve tried
Anonymous (Verified customer) –
Fabulous drink
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Steve Dixon (Verified customer) –
Excellent product bought as part of a promo package – Great product great service
Julie D. (Verified customer) –
The gin is very nice. The pink gin sent in error in the gift pack is not to our taste, which is why we didn’t order it The rum I am unable to comment on as we didn’t receive it, though this is what should have been in the gift pack.
John Smith (Verified customer) –
Very nice tasting gin.
Fred Siviter (Verified customer) –
Good deep taste. Enjoyed greatly Christmas Day afternoon by my friend and I.
Lois C. (Verified customer) –
This is a great gin, definitely my new favourite
Robert R. (Verified customer) –
Bought as a gift. The recipient said it was a very tasty gin.