🥃 Gordon's 0.0%
Alcohol-free Gordon's line with the same botanicals as London Dry; labelled 0.0%, no more than 0.015% ABV.
Gordon's 0.0% is the alcohol-free line of the Gordon's brand, created as an alternative to gin for serving with tonic. The producer says it is made from the same botanicals as London Dry Gin. The label reads 0.0%, and according to the brand's claim, quoted by Which? and Choice, the drink contains no more than 0.015% ABV.
According to the producer, the taste combines juniper and floral notes, the colour is clear, and the production method is not disclosed in detail. Choice explains that alcohol-free gins are usually made by distilling botanicals in water or by repeated distillation of neutral spirit; the sources do not say which method Gordon's uses. Under EU rules it is not a gin, since it does not meet the minimum 37.5% ABV.
Why this matters to you. Compare it with London Dry by taste: in a blind tasting by Choice, 12 participants rated the alcohol-free version below the regular one, and all of them recognised it. If you must avoid alcohol, keep in mind the trace of up to 0.015% and read the label. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol.
Facts
| Legal basis | alcohol-free drink; not a gin under Reg. (EU) 2019/787 |
|---|---|
| Raw material | the same botanicals as London Dry (per the producer) |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 0.0% on the label; no more than 0.015% ABV per the producer's claim |
How it connects to Spirits
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- Similar and different
- 🥃 Gordon's London Dry Gin, 🥃 Gordon's Premium Pink, 🥃 Gordon's Sicilian Lemon, 🥃 Gordon's London Dry Gin, 🥃 Gordon's Premium Pink, 🥃 Gordon's Sicilian Lemon, 🍸 Gin, 🍸 London gin
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Gordon's 0.0% contains no alcohol at all?
Almost. The label says 0.0%, but according to Choice and Which?, citing the producer's claim, it may contain up to 0.015% ABV.
What is Gordon's 0.0% made from?
The producer says it is made from the same botanicals as London Dry Gin; the detailed method is not disclosed.
Can it be called a gin?
No, under EU rules a gin must have at least 37.5% ABV. The producer calls it an alcohol-free spirit drink.
What to read next
- 🥃 Gordon's London Dry Gin — Core Gordon's line: clear juniper-led gin, triple distilled; 37.5% ABV per the producer's page for Britain.
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍸 Gin — A spirit flavoured with juniper berries: in the EU at least 37.5% vol., juniper must dominate, and “dry” means up to 0.1 g/l of sugar.
- 🥃 Gordon's Sicilian Lemon — Gordon's lemon line: distilled gin with natural flavourings, 37.5% ABV; on sale since 2020.
- 🥃 Gordon's Premium Pink — Gordon's pink line with raspberry, strawberry and redcurrant notes; 35% ABV per the producer's page; since 2017.
Similar
🥃 Gordon's London Dry Gin · 🥃 Gordon's Premium Pink · 🥃 Gordon's Sicilian Lemon · 🥃 Beefeater London Dry Gin · 🥃 Bombay Sapphire Gin · 🥃 Tanqueray Blackcurrant Royale
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- The Bar (Diageo): Gordon's 0.0% Alcohol-Free Spirit 70cl (same botanicals as London Dry; juniper and floral notes)
- Choice (Australia): Gordon's alcoholic vs non-alcoholic gin taste test (labelled 0.0 %, up to 0.015 % ABV)
- Which?: How does Gordon's Gin 0% alcohol compare to the real thing in your G&T (01.2021; brand statement: no more than 0.015 % ABV)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)