Gin London Dry

Gordon's London Dry Gin — The World's Bestseller, Assessed Without Sentiment

Name: Gordon's London Dry Gin — The World's Bestseller, Assessed Without Sentiment
Brand: Alexander Gordon / Diageo
Availability: InStock
Rating: 6.0 (1 reviews)

Originally published on gin.directory

6 /10

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Producer: Alexander Gordon / Diageo
Type: London Dry
ABV: 37.5% ABV
Price: £37.95

Gordon's London Dry Gin is a Gin made by Alexander Gordon / Diageo. ABV: 37.5% ABV. Our expert rating is 6/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Juniper is recognisable but thin — a pale echo of what this gin once offered at its original 40% strength. Lemon and orange peel provide a modest citrus brightness. Angelica and coriander add a faint herbal dryness, though neither asserts itself with any real conviction. The overall impression is clean but rather muted, as though the botanical charge has been heard through a closed door.

Palate

Light-bodied and somewhat lean at 37.5%. The juniper is present but lacks the resinous depth one finds in fuller-strength London Drys. Coriander adds a touch of warmth, and the citrus peels contribute a pleasant but fleeting brightness. Liquorice rounds the mid-palate gently. The mouthfeel is noticeably thinner than it once was — a direct consequence of the reduced ABV in the UK and European markets.

Finish

Short and clean. The juniper fades quickly, leaving behind a mild citrus dryness and a faint herbal note. Functional rather than memorable.

Expert Review

6/10

Alexander Gordon established his distillery in Bermondsey in 1769. More than 250 years later, his gin remains the world's bestselling London Dry. The question is whether heritage alone can sustain a reputation when the liquid has been quietly diminished.