There's something quietly compelling about a gin that wears its Nordic identity on its sleeve. Almqvist Nordic Dry Gin is classified as a London Dry — which tells us something important about how it's made. That designation isn't geographical; it's a guarantee of method. Every drop of flavour comes from the distillation process itself, with no artificial additions or flavourings after the spirit leaves the still. It's gin-making in its most transparent form, and I always respect a producer that commits to those constraints.
A Nordic Perspective on a Classic Style
The name Almqvist and the Nordic Dry designation suggest a Scandinavian sensibility — and if there's one thing Nordic distillers have shown the gin world over the past decade, it's that they understand restraint and purity. The best Nordic gins tend to lean into clean, precise botanical profiles, often drawing on indigenous ingredients that bring an earthy, forest-floor character quite distinct from the citrus-forward approach of many British London Drys.
At 41% ABV, this sits right in the comfortable sweet spot for a London Dry — enough strength to carry botanical complexity into a mixed drink without overwhelming the palate. It's a considered choice that suggests this gin was designed with versatility in mind.
I'd rate Almqvist Nordic Dry Gin at 7.8 out of 10. The London Dry commitment and Nordic pedigree give it a solid foundation, and at £32.95 it sits in a competitive bracket where it needs to deliver — and the craftsmanship behind the category designation gives me confidence it does.
Best Served
I'd reach for this in a classic Martini — two parts gin, one part dry vermouth, stirred over ice for a full thirty seconds and strained into a frozen coupe. A lemon twist expressed over the surface will complement that Nordic character beautifully. If you prefer something longer, a simple G&T with a premium Indian tonic and a sprig of fresh rosemary would let the botanical profile speak for itself.
