🥃 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.
Gordon's London Dry Gin is the core expression of the Gordon's brand: a clear gin in which juniper leads. According to the producer's page for Britain, its strength is 37.5% ABV. The recipe is linked to Alexander Gordon, who started the business in London in 1769; today the brand belongs to Diageo.
According to the producer, the gin is triple distilled, and its botanicals include hand-picked juniper berries, coriander, angelica and liquorice. The proportions are not disclosed. EU rules require gin to have a juniper taste and at least 37.5% ABV, and London gin must get its flavour from distillation alone, without colourings; whether a given bottle meets this is shown on its label.
Why this matters to you. This is Gordon's reference line: compare Premium Pink and Sicilian Lemon with it for juniper and strength. Strength in other markets can differ, so check the label. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol.
Facts
| Year founded | 1769, Alexander Gordon (per the producer's page) |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787: gin from 37.5% ABV |
| EU category | gin |
| Raw material | juniper berries, coriander, angelica, liquorice |
| Distillation method | three times (per the producer) |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 37.5% ABV (Britain) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Gordon's London Dry Gin → affects → 🍷 Alcohol and health ← affects ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Gordon's, 🍸 Gin
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Gordon's 0.0%, 🥃 Gordon's 0.0%, 🥃 Gordon's Premium Pink, 🥃 Gordon's Sicilian Lemon, 🥃 Gordon's Premium Pink, 🥃 Gordon's Sicilian Lemon, 🍸 London gin, 🍸 Distilled gin, 🥃 Bombay Sapphire Gin
Frequently asked questions
Is Gordon's always 37.5%?
Not necessarily. 37.5% ABV is the strength for Britain per the producer's page; in other markets the label may differ, so check your own bottle.
Which botanicals are named?
The producer names juniper berries, coriander, angelica and liquorice. The full recipe and proportions are not disclosed.
How many times is Gordon's distilled?
Three times, according to the producer; it calls the process itself a secret.
What to read next
- 🥃 Gordon's Sicilian Lemon — Gordon's lemon line: distilled gin with natural flavourings, 37.5% ABV; on sale since 2020.
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍸 Distilled gin — Gin made by redistilling alcohol of at least 96% vol. with juniper and botanicals; at least 37.5% vol.; essences without distillation don't count.
- 🥃 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 Sicilian Lemon · 🥃 Gordon's Premium Pink · 🥃 Gordon's 0.0% · 🥃 Beefeater 24 · 🥃 Beefeater London Dry Gin · 🥃 Bombay Dry Gin
⚠️ 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 London Dry Gin 70cl (37.5 %; juniper, coriander, angelica, liquorice; triple distilled; Alexander Gordon, 1769)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks (OJ L 130, 17.5.2019), Art. 2 and Annex I (gin, distilled gin, London gin; liqueur)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)