Fords Gin
London Dry 45% ABV ABV Thames Distillers (for The 86 Co.)
18 March 2026
The Ultimate Bar Gin
Fords is the finest bar gin ever made. Clean piney juniper, generous grapefruit-lemon brightness, perfumed jasmine, warm coriander, dry angelica — all at 45% ABV in impeccable balance. The final jasmine whisper on the finish is pure poetry. If I could only stock one gin behind the bar, it would be Fords.
12 March 2026
Grapefruit Brightness
The generous grapefruit-lemon brightness is Fords' signature. It lifts every cocktail and makes a G&T sing. At 45% ABV the clean piney juniper and warm coriander spice provide excellent structure. A modern classic.
15 February 2026
The Bartender's Gin
Fords was designed by bartenders and it shows. Clean piney juniper, generous grapefruit-lemon brightness, and delicate jasmine floral at 45% ABV. The impeccably balanced juniper backbone with lifting citrus is outstanding.
5 January 2026
Built for Mixing
Fords is engineered for cocktails and it excels. At 45% ABV the balanced juniper backbone, lifting citrus, and delicate jasmine work in any serve. The medium, clean finish with juniper-citrus fade and dry angelica close is perfect.
17 November 2025
Cocktail Perfection
Every cocktail I make with Fords is better than with any other gin. At 45% ABV the impeccable balance — piney juniper, grapefruit-lemon citrus, jasmine elegance, coriander warmth — works everywhere. Designed by bartenders, enjoyed by everyone.
1 November 2025
Professional But Clinical
Fords is technically impeccable at 45% ABV — the balance is perfect, the jasmine is elegant, the grapefruit is bright. But it's almost too perfect. It feels designed by committee rather than crafted with passion. Lacks the quirks that make some gins memorable.
18 October 2025
Jasmine Elegance
The perfumed jasmine elegance sets Fords apart from other London Drys. At 45% ABV it's a subtle floral note that adds sophistication without overpowering the juniper and grapefruit. Really well judged.