Sipsmith London V.J.O.P. Gin is a particularly juniper-forward navy strength gin from the Sipsmith Distillery in London. The abbreviation V.J.O.P. stands for ‘Very Junipery Over Proof’ and sums up the concept behind this powerful bottling. It was developed with the aim of bringing juniper – as the central botanical – even more to the fore than in the classic Sipsmith London Dry Gin. To achieve this, the distillery uses double the amount of juniper berries and combines them with a complex three-stage juniper infusion process. A key part of this is a three-day maceration, which allows the characteristic essential oils of the juniper berries to develop with particular intensity.
In keeping with the heightened botanical intensity, Sipsmith V.J.O.P. Gin is bottled at a robust 57.7% ABV. This high strength carries the pronounced juniper character and makes the gin particularly assertive in classic cocktails and long drinks. With its uncompromising focus on juniper, the Very Junipery Over Proof Gin is a particularly intense interpretation of the traditional London gin style. The combination of Navy Strength, double the usual amount of juniper and a three-stage infusion process makes the 0.7-litre bottle particularly appealing to lovers of classic, dry gins with a distinct juniper flavour.
