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Priya Sharma on Edinburgh Cannonball Navy Strength Gin

9/10

Navy Strength Done Right

This is exactly what a Navy Strength should be — bold, complex, and commanding without being harsh. The juniper is big and resinous, the spice notes are warming, and the finish goes on forever.

James Okafor on Buton Dry Gin / Bot.1950s

9/10

Remarkable 1950s Survivor

A 1950s Italian dry gin that has aged with extraordinary grace. At 45% ABV the London Dry character is rich and deep, with a complexity that only seven decades can bestow. Truly remarkable.

Daniel Oyama on JJ Whitley London Dry Gin

10/10

Unbeatable Value

JJ Whitley London Dry is the best-value gin on the market, full stop. At 37.5% ABV it delivers clean, classic London Dry character that shames many premium competitors. Extraordinary for the price.

Nia Okafor on Ki No Tea Kyoto Dry Gin

9/10

Exquisite Japanese Craft

Ki No Tea is a masterclass in cultural gin-making. The Kyoto tea botanicals at 45.1% ABV create a London Dry of remarkable finesse and originality. Every sip is a meditation.

Valentina Ricci on Tarquin's Rhubarb and Raspberry Gin

7/10

Nice but Familiar

Rhubarb and raspberry is a well-trodden combination and while Tarquin's version at 38% is well-made, it doesn't offer anything new. The low ABV also means limited gin backbone.

Omar Diallo on Sacred London Dry Gin Certified B-Corp

7/10

Ethical but middling flavour

Sacred's B-Corp certification is commendable and the vacuum distillation at 40% produces a clean spirit. But the flavour profile of this London Dry is quite gentle — the juniper lacks assertiveness and the botanicals feel restrained. Good ethics, average gin.

Farah Abboud on Never Never Triple Juniper Gin

8/10

Juniper Lovers Rejoice

The triple juniper approach really works here. You get juniper at every stage — nose, palate, and finish — without it becoming monotonous. A proper London Dry at 43%.

Gianluca Ferro on Bluecoat Gin Barrel Reserve

9/10

Barrel-Aged Brilliance

At 47% ABV the barrel ageing has added gorgeous vanilla and spice notes to Bluecoat's already excellent citrus-forward gin. The golden colour is beautiful and the complexity is remarkable.

Ryan Mitchell on Buton Dry Gin / Bot.1950s

8/10

Aged Gracefully

Seven decades in glass have given this Buton a mellow richness while retaining its London Dry backbone. At 45% it's still full-bodied and aromatic. A privilege to taste.

Ayako Hirano on Gin Mare: The Mediterranean in a Glass, Olive Oil and All

8/10

Savoury gin done right

If you're going to make a savoury gin, this is how. The arbequina olive is balanced by fresh basil and bright citrus. The cardamom-citrus close is warm and inviting. Genuinely distinctive.

Maxwell Green on Bluecoat Gin Barrel Reserve

10/10

Best Barrel-Aged Gin

Bluecoat Barrel Reserve is the benchmark for barrel-aged gin. At 47% ABV the oak maturation adds extraordinary depth while preserving the spirit's gin identity. American craft distilling at its absolute finest.

Omar Diallo on Fallen Angel Blood Orange Gin / Magnum

8/10

Party-sized blood orange

The magnum format makes Fallen Angel Blood Orange at 40.6% perfect for parties. The blood orange character is bold and genuine, with juniper and secret botanicals providing proper Flavoured gin backbone. Impressive presentation.

Jake Morrison on Nicholson London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s

9/10

Outstanding Vintage London Dry

This 1970s Nicholson bottling is a real treat. The London Dry style is executed with a purity and directness that modern gins often lack. At 45% it has genuine presence and authority.

Finn OBrien on Malfy Gin Con Limone: Italian Sunshine in a Bottle, With a Caveat

8/10

Sunshine in a glass

That intense Amalfi lemon zest on the nose is pure Italian sunshine. The lemon curd sweetness on the palate is gorgeous, and the gentle juniper mid-palate keeps it grounded. A beautiful Contemporary gin for summer.

Freya Lindqvist on Villa Ascenti Gin

8/10

Italian elegance

Villa Ascenti brings Piedmont charm to London Dry gin at 41%. The profile is delicate and elegant, with subtle floral and citrus notes. Italian gin-making with a light touch that rewards gentle sipping.

Ravi Krishnan on Hepple Gin

8/10

Innovation meets tradition

Hepple's approach — combining pot distillation with vacuum distillation for lighter elements — creates a uniquely layered London Dry at 45%. The juniper extraction is pure and vivid. A gin of genuine innovation.

Diana Cruz on Tarquin's Rhubarb and Raspberry Gin

8/10

Cornish Fruit Perfection

Tarquin's rhubarb and raspberry combination is spot-on. The tartness of rhubarb meets the sweetness of raspberry perfectly. At 38% ABV it's light and summery. Gorgeous pink colour.

Tomas Rivera on Etsu Pacific Ocean Gin

10/10

A journey to Japan in a sip

Etsu Pacific Ocean at 45% is a stunning London Dry. The Sea of Japan water adds a mineral, saline quality that's completely unique, and the yuzu fruit brings citrus like nothing else. The bitter orange peel grounds it beautifully. This is Japanese gin-making at its most inspired.

Emily Thomas on Only Gin

7/10

Too Floral for My Palate

The hibiscus, violet, rose petals, mallows, and lavender make for an intensely floral gin at 43%. If you love floral gins it's excellent, but for me the flowers overwhelm the juniper backbone.

Nia Okafor on Tarquin's Cornish Sunshine Blood Orange Gin

10/10

The Best Blood Orange Gin

Tarquin's have outdone themselves. The ripe blood oranges, bitter gentian, and aromatic herbs create a flavoured gin of exceptional quality. At 38% it's pure Cornish sunshine. Absolutely magnificent.

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