London Dry

Sipsmith London Dry Gin — The Small-Batch Revival That Changed Everything

Name: Sipsmith London Dry Gin — The Small-Batch Revival That Changed Everything
Brand: Sipsmith Distillery
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.4 (8 reviews)

8 /10

EDITOR

8.4 /10

COMMUNITY (7)

Distillery: Sipsmith Distillery
Type: London Dry
ABV: 41.6% ABV
Price: £26.25
Botanicals: juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, liquorice root, orris root, ground almond, cassia bark, cinnamon, seville orange peel, lemon peel

Scan to review Sipsmith London Dry Gin — The Small-Batch Revival That Changed Everything

SCAN TO REVIEW Save QR

Sipsmith London Dry Gin is a London Dry gin made by Sipsmith Distillery. ABV: 41.6% ABV. Key botanicals include juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, liquorice root, orris root. Our expert rating is 8/10. community average is 8.4/10 from 7 reviews.

Compare

Where to Buy

The Whisky Exchange
£26.25

Buy Now

As an affiliate, we may earn from qualifying purchases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bright and inviting. Bold juniper leads with a lively, almost meadow-fresh quality, swiftly followed by lemon zest and a warm undercurrent of cinnamon and cassia bark. Angelica root provides a dry, grounding earthiness, while a subtle almond sweetness adds depth. The orris root lends a powdery, violet-like floral note that is quietly elegant.

Palate

Rounded and generous at 41.6%. Juniper is assured and confident, complemented by coriander seed warmth and a gentle spice from the cassia and cinnamon. Seville orange peel brings a pleasant bitterness at the mid-palate, balanced by liquorice root sweetness. The mouthfeel is notably smooth — there is a creaminess from the ground almond that gives the gin a tactile quality.

Finish

Medium-long, with juniper and warm spice persisting in equal measure. The cinnamon and cassia fade gradually, leaving behind a dry, orris-tinged elegance. Clean and well-resolved, with no rough edges.

Expert Review

8/10

In 2009, Sipsmith became the first new copper pot distillery in London for nearly two hundred years. Their London Dry is a love letter to the juniper-forward tradition — crafted with conviction and an almost evangelical respect for the form.

Joe Whitfield Editor-in-Chief

Read Full Review

Community Reviews

View All (7)

Luciano Bianchi

— Classic G&T material

8/10

Sipsmith with Fever-Tree is my go-to G&T. The bold juniper and marmalade citrus shine through the tonic, and the liquorice root adds a subtle sweetness. Consistent quality batch after batch.

13 February 2026

Yuki Nakamura

— Reliable excellence

8/10

Whenever I want a properly made London Dry, I reach for Sipsmith. The coriander seed warmth complementing assured juniper is a classic combination done with real skill. The cinnamon and cassia on the finish are warming.

6 February 2026

Adaobi Eze

— Juniper done brilliantly

9/10

The juniper here is lively and almost meadow-fresh — not the heavy, resinous juniper you get in some London Drys. At 41.6%, the angelica root and orris root create a beautiful earthy depth beneath the bright juniper top notes.