Pleasure Gardens Distilling Co.
Pleasure Gardens Distilling Co.
AboutPleasure Gardens Distilling Co.
Johnny Neill created The Pleasure Gardens Distilling Company around the 2016 launch of Marylebone Gin, drawing inspiration from the neighbourhood’s Georgian pleasure gardens. Neill’s family has a long history in British distilling. His Marylebone Gin recipe uses thirteen botanicals, including lemon balm, lime flower and chamomile alongside juniper, citrus and spice. A fifty-litre copper still called Isabella was installed at the Marylebone Hotel for small on-site and experimental batches; larger commercial volumes were made at Thames Distillers.
Mary-Le-Bone London Dry Gin
British Gin
$62.99
Juniper provides a clear, dry backbone, lifted by grapefruit and the softer citrus character of lemon balm. Lime flower and chamomile add a delicate floral layer, while clove, liquorice and pink peppercorn bring measured warmth and spice. The botanical profile is detailed but composed, moving from fresh citrus and flowers into a savoury, gently peppery finish. Serve with a restrained tonic and grapefruit peel, or use in a crisp Martini where the juniper and floral notes can remain distinct.