First Impressions
Abingdon London Dry Gin took 56 batches to develop the recipe — a remarkable commitment to perfection from this Oxfordshire distillery. Eight botanicals create an unashamedly juniper-forward gin with warming cardamom and fennel, balanced by earthy angelica root. No more than 130 bottles per batch.
Tasting
The nose shows floral notes with piney juniper and violets. On the palate, dry and juniper-heavy with spiced citrus and lemon peel — warming cardamom and fennel with earthy angelica balance. The finish is warming with earthy notes and sweet anise.
The Bottom Line
Abingdon earns a 7 for meticulous small-batch gin-making. The 56-batch development process shows in the refinement, and the 130-bottle batches ensure genuine craft. Bronze at IWSC 2020 and World Gin Awards recognition confirm the quality. Best with grapefruit garnish or in a Negroni.
