Gilbey's London Dry Gin / Bot.1960s
London Dry 46.2% ABV
23 March 2026
Nice but Overpriced
A pleasant 1960s London Dry at 46.2% with good juniper character, but vintage bottle collectors have driven the price up to a point where the value proposition is questionable. It is good, but not worth paying a premium over modern craft gins.
8 March 2026
Swinging Sixties Gin
This 1960s Gilbey's at 46.2% is a wonderful vintage find. The London Dry profile is robust and full-flavoured, with a depth and richness that modern Gilbey's simply cannot match. Proper old-school gin.
19 December 2025
Great Conversation Piece
Opened this 1960s Gilbey's at a dinner party and it was the highlight of the evening. At 46.2% the London Dry profile is bold and characterful. Everyone agreed it was noticeably better than the modern version.
11 December 2025
Exceptional Vintage Quality
Gilbey's from the 1960s at 46.2% is a revelation. Bold juniper, complex spice, and a silky texture that speaks to the quality of gin production in that era. Leaps and bounds ahead of the current version.
15 November 2025
Vintage Gem Worth Seeking
If you can find a bottle of 1960s Gilbey's, grab it. The 46.2% ABV gives this London Dry a real punch, and the botanicals have held up beautifully over the decades. A truly special vintage spirit.
13 November 2025
Outstanding Vintage Spirit
This 1960s Gilbey's London Dry at 46.2% is magnificent. The juniper is deep and resinous, the spice notes are complex and layered, and the finish goes on forever. It represents a golden age of British gin-making. An absolute treasure.
2 November 2025
How Gilbeys Used to Be
Tasting this 1960s bottling at 46.2% really highlights how much the brand has changed. The London Dry character here is assertive and full of personality. Rich juniper and a long, warming finish.