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60 Squared

PRODUCER: Anno Distillers

ABV: 60%

REGION AND COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Kent, England

WEBSITE: www.annodistillers.co.uk

BOTANICALS: Juniper, orris root, coriander, angelica, cassia bark, liquorice, cubebs, Kentish hops, Kentish lavender, Kentish rosehips, camomile, Kentish samphire, lemon, bitter orange, kaffir lime leaves

This is another gin from Anno Distillers, which makes Kent Dry Gin, and uses local botanicals including Kentish hops and lavender in its recipes.

This gin was originally released as a limited edition of 1,000 bottles to celebrate founders Andy Reason and Norman Lewis’s sixtieth birthdays. However, the distillery says that because of the overwhelmingly positive response it received from consumers, the distillery has decided to continue with it. As it was a celebratory release, the distillers say they made sure that the flavour would burst in the mouth. This was done by combining a selection of local hops, woody botanicals, and enticing spices with a full 60% ABV. The bold flavours work particularly well in a negroni. Just months after its release, Anno 60 Squared claimed the title of ‘Specialist Drinks Category Winner’ at the Taste of Kent Awards in March 2016.