Step aside pre-flight warm Fosters…the Nicholas Culpeper (the new pub in Gatwick’s north terminal) is distilling its own London dry gin on site. The still, which is tucked away behind bombproof glass – apparently airport authorities weren’t happy at the idea that 80% alcohol might be accessible to the travelling public (we’re at a complete loss as to why…?) – is producing 12 litres a batch! Judith (yes…it has a name…) uses twice the quantity of botanicals than your usual gin, with lemongrass, cardamom and cassia joining the juniper…you may also be able to detect cloves, coriander seeds, liquorice and angelica root. Mmmmmmm.
