Beefeater Gin / Bot.1980s

Daniel Torres — Eighties Beefeater still shines

8/10

This 1980s bottling of Beefeater at 40% shows a London Dry with more character than today's version. The juniper seems bolder and the citrus notes are more vibrant. A lovely piece of gin history.

Andre Dubois — Vintage Beefeater character

8/10

Opening a 1980s Beefeater at 40% is a treat. The London Dry profile has a richness and depth that the current production does not quite match. Juniper-forward with excellent Seville orange notes.

Sophia Laurent — Good but showing its age

7/10

While interesting to try, this 1980s Beefeater at 40% has softened over four decades. The botanicals are muted compared to what they must have been when fresh. Still drinkable but past its best.