Thatched Cottage Gin Menu

Welcome to the Escape Gin Bar. We have a real passion for gin to share with you as
you discover a range of new gins. We recommend you try a comparative flight first to
see just how different G&Ts really are! Have fun and we appreciate any feedback as we
develop this exciting venture as the New Forest’s only specialist gin bar. Thank you.
GIN TASTING FLIGHTS
Served as 3 x 25ml measures with tonic
CLASSIC
3 different styles of gin for you to enjoy!
14
LOCAL
3 craft gins made in and around the New Forest
14
SAILORS
3 Navy Strength gin and tonics at 57% ABV!
14
UNUSUAL
3 very different gin and tonics to tease you
14
FRUIT
3 premium fruit led gins
14
SPECIAL
This month’s 3 gins for you to discover!
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GIN
Served in double measures (50ml)
JUNIPER
Traditional gin style: clean, crisp and bold with juniper dominating.
Brecon
A Welsh gin made at the famous Penderyn distillery.
Juniper and coriander with hints of spicy cinnamon.
Served with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic | Lime
£7
Conker
Local gin using New Forest spring water and foraged gorse
flowers, samphire and elderberries.
Served with Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic | Grapefruit
£10
Fifty Pounds
Using a recipe dating from George II’s 1736 Gin Act.
Distinctive piney juniper balanced by citrus and coriander.
Served with Franklin & Sons Indian Tonic | Lime
£10
Four Pillars
Rare
Stunning Australian gin from the Yarra Valley showcasing
indigenous Tasmanian pepperberry and lemon myrtle.
Served with Fever Tree Indian Tonic | Orange
£11
Portobello
Road
Released by the award-winning Notting Hill bar. Juniper
forward with spice, nutmeg and pink grapefruit notes.
Served with Luscombe Grapefruit Tonic | Orange
£8
Salcombe
Inspired by the Salcombe ‘fruiters’ that brought exotic fruit
into Devon. Exceptionally smooth and complex.
Served with Luscombe Indian Tonic | Lemon
£11
Sipsmith VJOP
From the distillery that began the craft gin craze, “Very
Junipery Over Proof” is the ultimate juniper forward gin.
Served with Grapefruit & Rosemary Tonic | Lime
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£11

CITRUS
Fresh and zesty with citrus notes from the essential oils in citrus peel.
Aviation
From Portland, Oregon showcasing a Dutch style with
unconventional botanicals Lavender and Indian Sarsaparilla.
Served with Luscombe Grapefruit Tonic | Grapefruit
£10
Bulldog
A delicious English gin made with poppy, dragon eye, lotus
leaves, citrus, almond and lavender.
Served with Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic | Lemon
£8
Beachcomber
Truly local gin distilled down the road in Lymington. Citrus
led with a sweeter edge so very easy drinking!
Served with Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic | Lemon
£11
Chase Pink
Grapefruit
Pink Grapefruit and Pomelo make a fantastic pairing in this
single estate gin from Herefordshire.
Served with Fentimans Pink Grapefruit Tonic | Grapefruit
£11
Gin Sul
Ultra small batch gin from Hamburg. Portuguse lemons and
native botnaicals are distilled in tiny 100 litre batches.
Served with Franklin & Sons Indian Tonic | Lemon
£12
Malfy
Italian gin containing Amalfi lemons. Tastes halfway between
a gin and limoncello so very easy drinking.
Served with Fever Tree Lemon Tonic | Mint
£9
No. 3
Flagship gin from Berry Bros. & Rudd that perfectly balances
juniper with orange and grapefruit notes.
Served with Fever Tree Indian Tonic | Lemon
£10
Sipsmith
Lemon Drizzle
Lemon verbena for aromatic sweetness on the nose and
vapour infused fresh hand peeled lemon for sharp bite.
Served with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic | Mint
£12
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Tanqueray No.
Ten
Small batch premium gin with strong citrus notes from the
addition of grapefruit to the botanical line up.
Served with Fentimans Pink Grapefruit Tonic | Grapefruit
£10
The London
No. 1
Quadruple-distilled gin with a beautiful light blue hue from
the infusion of gardenia flowers post distillation.
Served with Luscombe Cucumber Tonic | Lemon
£10
Whitley Neill
London Dry Gin with African botanicals including extracts
from the Baobab Tree (the Tree of Life) and physalis fruit.
Served with Grapefruit & Rosemary Tonic | Orange
£9
Wyrd
Local gin using New Forest gorse and spring water - a
beautiful smooth gin with citrus and pine needle edge.
Served with Luscombe Indian Tonic | Orange
£12
SLOE
Traditional gin style - sloe berries infused in gin creating a sweeter deep red gin.
Hayman’s Sloe
A traditional gin made by steeping the sloes in Hayman’s gin
before blending with natural sugar.
Served with Fentimans 19:05 Tonic | Orange
£8
Monkey 47
Sloe
Peppery, tangy, complex spirit made by macerating Black
Forest sloes in spirit for three months.
Served Neat | Grapefruit
£13
Sipsmith Sloe
Sipsmith gin rested with wild hand-picked sloe berries.
Subtle, complex and bursting with flavour.
Served with Fever Tree Lemon Tonic | Lemon
£11
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The New Forest’s historic hotel

SIPPING
Ultra premium gins designed to be drunk on their own with no tonic like a single malt.
All these gins are served neat with ice on the side to add.
Crossbill 200
A special edition single-estate Scottish gin using juniper
exclusively from a 200 juniper plant and the rosehip
growing around it. The ultimate expression of peppery
juniper heaven!
£24
La Madame
A really unique compound gin which blends a juniper
distillate with an infusion of herbs and spices. The result is
unfiltered to retain its amber colour from the infusion.
£10
Martin Miller’s
9 Moons
The ultimate barrel aged gin! Aged in new American
bourbon barrels for 9 moons (months) in Iceland to create
a truly phenomenal product.
£18
Oxley
Ultra smooth gin achieved by cold distilling under vacuum
conditions to preserve the freshness of the botanicals as
they are distilled at -5°C rather than 78°C.
£10
Pothecary
Sicilian Blend
Limited edition local gin from Christchurch. Only 982
bottles were produced of this gin made with Sicilian lemon,
orange and almond as well as foraged gentain root.
£16
Sir Robin of
Locksley
Sheffield gin designed to be drunk neat. This is a very
smooth gin with elderflower, dandelion and pink grapefruit.
The name is a reference to local legend, Robin Hood.
£9
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The New Forest’s historic hotel

FRUIT
Sweeter and full of fruit alongside juniper creating an easy drinking style.
Brockmans
Blueberries, blackberries and Valencia orange peel combine
to create a well balanced smooth gin with a sweeter edge.
Served with Double Dutch Indian Tonic | Berries
£10
Caorunn
A small batch Speyside gin from Scotland uses handpicked
botanicals including native Coul Bush apple.
Served with Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic | Apple
£9
Fresha
Strawberry
The perfect summer gin from Andalucia featuring local
strawberries with Seville orange and lemon.
Served with Fever Tree Lemonade | Strawberry
£10
Nordés
A intruiging Spanish Galician gin with a base spirit distilled
from Albariño wine. Highly aromatic with a sweeter edge.
Served with Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic | Strawberry
£11
Tarquin’s
Blackberry
Cornish gin with British blackberries and Cornish wildflower
honey imparting a mellow sweetness.
Served with Fever Tree Lemonade | Blackberry
£10
Warner
Edwards
Rhubarb
Well balanced gin using the variety of rhubarb grown in
Queen Victoria’s garden.
Served with Fever Tree Lemonade | Mint
£11
Whitley
Quince
Aroma of fresh stone fruits followed by juniper and citrus
zest with a long fruity sweet finish.
Served with Cucumber & Watermelon Tonic | Cucumber
£9
Whitley
Raspberry
Scottish raspberries at its core alongside punchy notes of
liquorice and coriander in support.
Served with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic | Raspberry
£9
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The New Forest’s historic hotel

SPICE
Warm, spicy and earthy gins creating a more unusual style.
Audemus Pink
Pepper
From French producers situated in the heart of Cognac.
Made with hand-picked pink peppercorns.
Served with Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic | Pink Pepper
£11
Death’s Door
A fantastic American gin from Washington Island. Fennel
adds a beautiful aniseed note to this unusual gin.
Served with Luscombe Indian Tonic | Fennel & Orange
£12
Fort
Using elderflower, gorse flower and sea radish which from
within the walls of the Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth.
Served with Fever Tree Indian Tonic | Lime
£9
Sacred
Cardamom
Guatemalan Cardamom pods are steeped in English grain
spirit, which is then re-distilled to create an intense gin.
Served with Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic | Pink Pepper
£10
Sacred
Coriander
Gentle coriander notes pervade this interesting expression
from the Sacred distillery in Highgate.
Served with Mediterranean Orange Tonic | Lemon
£10
Twisted Nose
A local gin from Winchester. Locally grown Hampshire
watercress adds a pleasing peppery note.
Served with Bitter Orange & Elderflower Tonic | Cucumber
£9
William Chase
X Dry
Distilled from apples from their own estate, this is a
delicious gin with notes of citrus and spice.
Served with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic | Lime
£9
Winchester
Made with a selection of medieval 25 botanicals - one for
each of the Knights around King Arthur’s round table.
Served with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic | Rosemary
£11
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The New Forest’s historic hotel

NAVY STRENGTH
Gins with a much higher strength allowing the flavours to pack that extra punch.
Edinburgh
Cannonball
Double strength juniper, lemon peel and a pinch of
Szechuan pepper create a hearty tipple.
Served with 1724 Tonic | Szechuan Pepper
£11
Four Pillars
A Navy Strength addition to the Four Pillars range of gins
from Australia. The finger limes add elegant citrus notes.
Served with Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic | Grapefruit
£12
Gin Lane Royal
Made with 8 botanicals including juniper, coriander, angelica,
orris, lemon, orange, cassia bark and star anise.
Served with Grapefruit and Rosemary Tonic | Grapefruit
£8
Hampshire
Gunpowder
Local gin using an interesting combination of sea buckthorn
and gunpowder tea alongside the classic juniper.
Served with Fever Tree Indian Tonic | Lemon
£11
Rock Rose
Scottish Navy Strength gin featuring an intense flavor profile
of native blaeberries, rowan and hawthorn.
Served with Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic | Rosemary
£11
Royal Dock of
Deptford
Named after the old Naval base in Deptford. This is a classic
well balanced Navy Strength gin.
Served with Mediterranean Orange Tonic | Lime
£9
Tarquin’s
Seadog
Stunning smooth Cornish gin featuring orris root, green
cardamom seeds, cinnamon and violets.
Served with Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic | Lime
£11
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The New Forest’s historic hotel

HERBACEOUS
More savoury gins delivering unique flavours with unusual botanicals.
Cotswolds
A delectable blend of nine carefully considered botanicals,
including lavender from the Cotswolds.
Served with Luscombe Indian Tonic | Lavender
£9
Edinburgh
Seaside
Using intriguing Scottish ingredients from the coast, like
seaweed, ground ivy, gorse flowers and scurvy grass.
Served with Franklin & Sons Indian Tonic | Olive
£10
Filliers Pine
Blossom
This Belgian pine blossom gin is refreshing and delicious and
very suitable for the New Forest with its intense pine notes.
Served with Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic | Lemon
£12
Gin Mare
Spanish Gin inspired by Mediterranean flavours; botanicals
include arbequina olive, rosemary, thyme, basil & mandarin!
Served with 1724 Tonic | Thyme and Orange
£10
Hampshire
Fine
Stunning classic style local gin featuring piney Macedonian
juniper that is vapour infused in small stills.
Served with Bitter Orange & Elderflower Tonic | Orange
£9
Martin Miller’s
London dry gin using Icelandic spring water. Subtle
cucumber edge - if you like Hendricks you must try this!
Served with Luscombe Cucumber Tonic | Cucumber
£8
Monkey 47
An unusual gin from the Black Forest, using a historic recipe,
this contains 47 botanicals including cranberry.
Served with 1724 Tonic | Mint and Cucumber
£13
Sabatini
Exudes Tuscany with Italian botanicals including olive leaves,
sage, fennel, orris, lemon verbena, thyme and lavender
Served with 1724 Tonic | Thyme and Lemon
£10
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The New Forest’s historic hotel

FLORAL
Light and delicate with fragrant sweetness.
Bloom
Floral London Dry gin inspired by nature. Camomile,
honeysuckle and pomelo create a delicate gin.
Served with Fever Tree Lemon Tonic | Lavender
£9
Daffy’s Small
Batch
Scottish gin using Lebanese mint, Spanish lemon and French
grain spirit to create a stunning expression.
Served with Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic | Mint
£10
Half Hitch Earl
Grey
Camden gin blended with tinctures of Malawian black tea,
pepper, hay, English wood and bergamot.
Served with Franklin & Sons Indian Tonic | Orange
£11
Isle of Wight
Mermaid
Local gin from the Isle of Wight using foraged rock samphire
and Boadicea hops to create a beautiful floral gin.
Served with Fentimans Pink Grapefruit Tonic | Lemon
£10
Jinzu Sake
Blend
Made with a blend of English gin and Japanese sake with
cherry blossom to create a subtle and intriguing spirit.
Served with 1724 Tonic | Apple
£10
J J Whitley
Elderflower
Inspired by the British countryside. Soft scents of juniper
with a fresh and floral bouquet from the elderflower.
Served with Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic | Grapefruit
£7
Kew Organic
Foraged seasonal flora from the world famous Royal
Botanic Gardens at Kew.
Served with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic | Grapefruit
£9
Pothecary
A local gin from Christchurch with hand foraged botanicals
including lavender, mulberries and tilia flowers.
Served with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic | Basil
£14
B & B • Tea Room • Gin Bar
The New Forest’s historic hotel

Rock Rose
Scottish gin featuring Rhodiola Rosea, rowan berries, sea
buckthorn, blaeberries and verbena.
Served with Fever Tree Indian Tonic | Rosemary
£10
Sharish Magic
Portuguese gin with a purple colour from the blue pea that
turns pink when tonic is added. Floral and a sweet edge.
Served with Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic | Strawberry
£13
Silent Pool
Including kaffir lime, chamomile, local honey and lavender;
resulting in a subtly sweet though intricately-balanced tipple.
Served with Franklin & Sons Indian Tonic | Orange
£10
Tarquin’s
Cornish
Small batch artisan Cornish gin using a flame-fired copper
pot still called Tamara using Cornish violets.
Served with Double Dutch Indian Tonic | Lime
£10
Whitley Aloe &
Cucumber
A handcrafted infusion of fresh, green and earthy cucumber
with succulent Karoo aloe.
Served with Luscombe Indian Tonic | Cucumber and Lemon
£10
BARREL AGED
Aged in barrels creating a floral and whisky edge to the gin.
Gilt
Using single malt base used for Scotch Whisky and distilled
5 times from malted barley and water from the River Spey.
Served with Fentimans 19:05 Tonic | Orange
£10
Strathearn
Heather Rose
Featuring the sweet, vibrantly floral combination of classic
Scottish heather and delicate rose.
Double Dutch Indian Tonic | Orange
£10
B & B • Tea Room • Gin Bar
The New Forest’s historic hotel

OLD TOM
Traditional gin style with a touch more sweetness than London Dry.
Bathtub Old
Tom
This almost-forgotten style of gin from the 19th century is
perfect for a G&T. A delicious compound gin.
Served with Franklin & Sons Indian Tonic | Orange
£9
Gin Lane Old
Tom
A sweeter historic gin from the time of Hogarth’s gin craze.
The addition of star anise adds a welcome spice note.
Served with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic | Lemon
£8
Jensen’s Old
Tom
A soft, sweet gin faithfully reproducing a 1840s recipe.
Naturally sweet with a great balance of botanicals.
Served with Fever Tree Indian Tonic | Rosemary
£9
Poetic License
Old Tom
An Old Tom gin from Sunderland. Features hibiscus and
rose petals leading to its sweet flavour profile.
Served with Fever Tree Ginger Ale | Rosemary
£10
UNUSUAL
Unusual botanicals creating truly unique gins.
Bertha’s
Revenge
An Irish milk gin maned after Bertha from Kerry said to
have been the oldest cow in the world aged 48 in 1993.
Served with Franklin & Sons Indian Tonic | Orange
£11
Black Tomato
This Netherlands gin is made using black tomatoes as well
as sea water! Fascinating sweet and savoury balance.
Served with Pomegranate & Basil Tonic | Cucumber
£11
Curio
A quadruple distilled Cornish gin with locally foraged rock
samphire from the Cornish cliffs and Kombu seaweed.
Served with 1724 Tonic | Basil
£10
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The New Forest’s historic hotel

J J Whitley
Nettle
Unusual herbaceous gin from the J.J. Whitley range. A nice
sweet edge makes this very easy drinking.
Served with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic | Basil
£7
Masons
Yorkshire Tea
Yorkshire gin focused on the scrummy, subtly aromatic
notes of Yorkshire tea! Perfect with a scone!
Served with Fever Tree Indian Tonic | Lemon
£10
NON ALCOHOLIC
Stunning alternatives that still create a fantastic gin and tonic.
Seedlip Garden
A herbaceous non-alcoholic spirit from the Seedlip range.
Made with hay, pea, rosemary, spearmint and thyme.
Served with Bitter Orange & Elderflower Tonic | Cucumber
£7
Seedlip Spice
The Spice 94 expression is based around allspice,
cardamom, grapefruit, lemon and oak.
Served with Ginger Ale | Grapefruit
£7
COCKTAILS
Three classic cocktails. Titans of the gin world.
Negroni
The ultimate gin cocktail! Gin, vermouth and Campari
in a 2:1:1 combination to create a bitter and savoury
masterpiece that any serious gin fan will love.
£12
Cosmopolitan
Gin, triple sec, fresh lime juice and a whisper of cranberry
juice to create a show-stopping pale pink cocktail. The
lighter the pink the better!
£12
Martini
Pick any gin from our list. Served with an olive or the
suggested garnish - just let us know which you prefer and
how dry. Never shaken - Bond was wrong!
Price is as listed for your gin of choice.
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WINE, BEER & SOFT DRINKS
SPARKLING
Prosecco
Gallimard Cuvee Reserve Champagne
Gallimard Rosé Champagne
25
45
45
WHITE
Los Espinos Sauvignon Blanc
Los Espinos Sauvignon Blanc (175ml)
15
5
ROSE
Domaine Colombette Grenache Rosé
Domaine Colombette Grenache Rosé (175ml)
15
5
RED
One Chain Vineyards “The Wrong ‘Un” Shiraz/Cab
One Chain Vineyards “The Wrong ‘Un” Shiraz/Cab (175ml)
15
5
BEER
Real Ale
Peroni
4.5
3
WHISKY
Penderyn
8
SOFT
New Forest Spring Water (Still/Sparkling)
Folkington’s Juice
Coke / Coke Zero
Appletiser
Tonic / Fever Tree Lemonade / Rose Lemonade
1.5
2.5
1.5
2.25
2.5
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The New Forest’s historic hotel