🥃 Gordon's Sicilian Lemon
Gordon's lemon line: distilled gin with natural flavourings, 37.5% ABV; on sale since 2020.
Gordon's Sicilian Lemon is the lemon line of the Gordon's brand, announced on 26 February 2020. The producer calls it a Mediterranean version of Alexander Gordon's original recipe. It is a distilled gin of 37.5% ABV in a 70 cl bottle; it reached British retail shelves from 10 March.
According to the producer, the aroma combines juniper and citrus, the taste has a pronounced lemon note, and triple distillation gives clarity. A trade publication writes that the recipe uses only natural flavourings; there is no full list of botanicals. Under EU rules a flavoured distilled gin must meet the requirements for gin, so juniper keeps the main role.
Why this matters to you. Compared with London Dry, this line has a citrus accent at the same 37.5% ABV. If you like the classic juniper taste, start with the base line and take Sicilian Lemon for longer serves. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol.
Facts
| Year founded | 2020 (line launch) |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787: gin from 37.5% ABV |
| EU category | distilled gin (per the producer's page) |
| Raw material | juniper base, Sicilian lemon, natural flavourings |
| Distillation method | three times (per the producer) |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 37.5% ABV |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Gordon's Sicilian Lemon → 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 London Dry Gin, 🥃 Gordon's Premium Pink, 🥃 Gordon's 0.0%, 🥃 Gordon's London Dry Gin, 🥃 Gordon's Premium Pink, 🍸 Distilled gin, 🥃 Bombay Sapphire Gin
Frequently asked questions
Is the lemon in Sicilian Lemon really only natural?
According to a trade publication on the launch, the producer claims "100% natural" flavourings; it does not give a detailed composition.
What is the strength of Gordon's Sicilian Lemon?
37.5% ABV per the producer's page and the launch report.
When did this line appear?
It was announced on 26 February 2020 and reached British retail from 10 March 2020.
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.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🥃 Gordon's Premium Pink — Gordon's pink line with raspberry, strawberry and redcurrant notes; 35% ABV per the producer's page; since 2017.
- 🥃 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.
Similar
🥃 Gordon's London Dry Gin · 🥃 Gordon's Premium Pink · 🥃 Gordon's 0.0% · 🥃 Bombay Dry Gin · 🥃 Bombay Sapphire East · 🥃 Bombay Bramble
⚠️ 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 Sicilian Lemon Distilled Gin 70cl (37.5 %; Mediterranean take on the original recipe; natural flavourings; triple distilled)
- Wholesale Manager: Gordon's announces launch of new Sicilian Lemon distilled gin (26.02.2020; 37.5 %, 70 cl, UK grocers from 10 March)
- 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)