Hayman’s London Light

I love these lower alcohol gins that some thoughtful distillers are creating.  This is Hayman’s second offering in this field – you can read the review for their brilliant Small Gin here too.  This is a 12.5% drink, to give you a a delicious gin and tonic experience with just over a quarter of the strength of a traditional G&T.  I love the fact I can start an evening with one of these and get a little alcohol lift without having to cope with the heavy blast of a full-strength gin, which, frankly, isn’t what I’m after.  There’s no compromise on the flavour, however. It’s very much the real thing, a good smooth confident drink.  The flavour is a classic: a subtle understructure of juniper with its aromatic notes, and the light lift of citrus to balance the spice. It makes a delicious gin and tonic that you’d swear had no compromise. It’s a beautifully designed bottle too. Strongly recommended.