London Dry

Gordon's London Dry Gin — The World's Bestseller, Assessed Without Sentiment

Name: Gordon's London Dry Gin — The World's Bestseller, Assessed Without Sentiment
Brand: Alexander Gordon / Diageo
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.8 (8 reviews)

6 /10

EDITOR

8.0 /10

COMMUNITY (7)

Distillery: Alexander Gordon / Diageo
Type: London Dry
ABV: 37.5% ABV
Country: Scotland
Price: £37.95
Botanicals: juniper, coriander, angelica, liquorice, orris root, orange peel, lemon peel

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Gordon's London Dry Gin is a London Dry gin made by Alexander Gordon / Diageo in Scotland. ABV: 37.5% ABV. Key botanicals include juniper, coriander, angelica, liquorice, orris root. Our expert rating is 6/10. community average is 8.0/10 from 7 reviews.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Juniper is recognisable but thin — a pale echo of what this gin once offered at its original 40% strength. Lemon and orange peel provide a modest citrus brightness. Angelica and coriander add a faint herbal dryness, though neither asserts itself with any real conviction. The overall impression is clean but rather muted, as though the botanical charge has been heard through a closed door.

Palate

Light-bodied and somewhat lean at 37.5%. The juniper is present but lacks the resinous depth one finds in fuller-strength London Drys. Coriander adds a touch of warmth, and the citrus peels contribute a pleasant but fleeting brightness. Liquorice rounds the mid-palate gently. The mouthfeel is noticeably thinner than it once was — a direct consequence of the reduced ABV in the UK and European markets.

Finish

Short and clean. The juniper fades quickly, leaving behind a mild citrus dryness and a faint herbal note. Functional rather than memorable.

Expert Review

6/10

Alexander Gordon established his distillery in Bermondsey in 1769. More than 250 years later, his gin remains the world's bestselling London Dry. The question is whether heritage alone can sustain a reputation when the liquid has been quietly diminished.

Joe Whitfield Editor-in-Chief

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Omar Diallo

— Does exactly what it says

8/10

No pretension, no gimmicks — just honest London Dry gin. The orris root and angelica provide that classic earthy backbone. At this price point, Gordon's remains the benchmark.

7 March 2026

Herbert Muller

— Nostalgia in a glass

9/10

Gordon's has been making gin since 1769 for a reason. The balance of juniper, coriander, and liquorice root is timeless. Yes, I wish they'd kept it at 40%, but the recipe is still superb. A London Dry icon.

21 February 2026

Priya Sharma

— Best budget London Dry

8/10

For the price, you genuinely cannot beat Gordon's. The juniper-forward profile with coriander warmth makes it a reliable G&T base. The short, clean finish is actually quite refreshing.