OPIHR (pronounced {O-peer}), Oriental Spiced Gin is a unique style of London Dry Gin, inspired by the adventurous spirit of the spice route explorers. The brand takes its name from the legendary region of Opihr, which is famed for its wealth and riches, and prospered during the reign of King Solomon; the King regularly received cargoes of gold, silver and spices from Opihr, and whilst its exact location remains a mystery, it is thought to have been in the Orient, along the Spice Route.
Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin
ABV 40%
A premium gin which is made using only the finest hand-picked botanicals from along the Spice Route, OPIHR Oriental Spiced Gin combines spicy cubeb berries from Indonesia, Tellicherry black pepper and cardamom from India, and coriander from Morocco to deliver a uniquely spiced gin which epitomises the exotic intensity of the Orient.
Aroma: A bold, intense Oriental spiced gin; smooth, soft perfume notes, warm earthy spice background note balanced with a sharp burst of citrus from the spices and fruit peels.
Taste: Soft camphor, some sweetness and oriental spices create a warm mouth feel that lingers but does not increase in intensity.
SIGNATURE SERVE:
Opihr & Ginger Ale
50ml Ophir Oriental Spiced Gin
Premium ginger ale
Chilli garnish
Build over ice, stir down and garnish with a slice of chilli.
Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin Arabian Edition
ABV 43%
As palates evolve and consumers become more adventurous, unusual citrus fruits are becoming more commonplace, and the Arabian Peninsula offers an abundance of little discovered fruits and botanicals. Opihr Gin Arabian Edition is adapting Persian black lemons with their refreshingly sweet citrus profile thanks to the lack of bitterness of other lemons.
Aroma: A richly intense Arabian citrus and spice led gin. It has the smooth, soft perfume notes from our fundamental juniper core but balanced with concentrated citrus notes of black lemons, galangal and Timut peppers.
Taste: A smooth, rounded London Dry gin; soft camphor, sharp burst of green citrus notes with some sweetness, which creates a warm mouth feel that lingers but does not increase in intensity.
SIGNATURE SERVE:
Spiced Daiquiri
40ml Opihr Arabian Edition Gin
10ml Kaffir Lime Leaf Liqueur
15ml lime juice
20ml sugar syrup
Shake over ice and double strain into coupette.
Garnish with bay leaf.
Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin Far East Edition
ABV 43%
As we look at the Far East and the beginning of the Spice Route, one of the key flavour profiles that springs to mind is ‘heat and spice’. Szechuan pepper’s sweet and floral elements are characteristic for Chinese five-spice and flavoursome hot pot dishes. Ajwain balances the heat of the pepper and adds a pleasant smoky touch to Opihr’s botanicals.
Aroma: A bold, intense and richly spiced gin from the Far East. It has invigorating warm spice notes of Szechuan peppers and background of lemony thyme & lavender notes.
Taste: A very smooth, rounded London Dry gin with rich pungent spices that creates an intense warm mouth feel.
SIGNATURE SERVE:
Spiced Red Snapper
50ml Opihr Far East Edition Gin
85ml tomato juice
4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 dashes Tabasco
15ml lemon juice
0.5g black pepper
Lemongrass garnish
Build in Collins (or similar) glass with ice. Stir down
and squeeze over lemon. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemongrass.
Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin European Edition
ABV 43%
Opihr Gin European Edition is taking inspiration from the herbal bitters and spritz trend in Europe. Cascarilla bark is present in many bitter liqueurs in the south of the continent and adds an aromatic and fragrant twist to Opihr’s flavour profile and honours its Spice Route origins.
Aroma: A bold savoury led gin with balanced burnt orange and bitter notes. It has smooth, soft perfume notes with mature, rounded orange notes and a woody, earthy finish.
Taste: A smooth, rounded London Dry gin; soft camphor balanced with sweet, smoky liquorice type woody notes and a clean finish.
SIGNATURE SERVE:
Spiced Negroni
35ml Opihr European Edition Gin
25ml Sweet Vermouth
25ml Campari
Orange peel garnish
Stir down. Serve over ice in a rocks glass.
Garnish with orange peel.