United KingdomLondon Dry · Contemporary Dry
Bulldog
"Twelve botanicals, four continents, one unapologetic dog."
BENO Gin DNA
A flavor map, in ten lines.
An in-house flavor read across ten axes. Not a lab test — a guide from people who pour this gin every night.
- Juniper4
- Citrus3
- Floral3
- Spice2
- Herbal2
- Fruit1
- Earthy1
- Coastal0
- Sweetness1
- Complexity3
Flavor Notes
Nose, palate, finish.
Nose
Juniper, lavender, peel
Palate
Angelica-heavy mid-palate with piney juniper upfront and quiet floral notes in the background. Mild, somewhat thin.
Finish
Long, citrus-edged
Dominant Botanicals
What's in the still.
Choose This If
You want London Dry with a touch of the exotic.
Avoid This If
You want something subtle.
Best Served As
How we'd pour it.
BENO Note
"Lotus leaf and dragon eye are the secret weapons."
The Story
Where it comes from.
Launched in 2007, Bulldog wraps Asian exoticism in British defiance. The botanical blend — longan (dragon eye), lotus leaves, poppy — speaks to Southeast Asian tradition, yet the brand identity channels the British Bulldog: steadfast, austere, evocative of Churchill himself. It's a curious juxtaposition that plays East against Empire.
Why This Bottle Matters
Longan — the 'dragon eye' fruit — lends Bulldog a subtle nod to Southeast Asian healing traditions, though its presence on the palate whispers rather than shouts.
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