Gordons Gin / Bot.1950s
London Dry 45% ABV
15 February 2026
What Gordon's used to be
Tasting a 1950s Gordon's at 45% alongside the modern 37.5% version is a sobering experience. The vintage has depth, weight, and character that the modern version simply can't match. This is what London Dry gin should be.
24 January 2026
Good for its age, not perfect
A 1950s Gordon's at 45% is a rare thing. The higher ABV compared to today's 37.5% gives it noticeably more body. But seventy years of bottle ageing have mellowed the botanicals substantially. The juniper is a soft echo. Interesting historically, but not a flawless drinking experience.
16 December 2025
Gordon's at full strength
This 1950s Gordon's at 45% is a reminder of what the brand used to be — full-strength, bold, and uncompromised. Even after decades, the London Dry quality shines through. The botanicals have mellowed gracefully.
15 November 2025
The definitive vintage Gordon's
A 1950s Gordon's at 45% is the finest expression of this historic London Dry I've ever tasted. Seven decades of bottle ageing have transformed the bold botanical recipe into something ethereal — soft, complex, and deeply satisfying. This is Gordon's as it was meant to be, at the strength it was meant to be. An irreplaceable piece of gin history.
1 November 2025
A gin history lesson
Every gin lover should taste a 1950s Gordon's at 45% to understand what we've lost. The London Dry character has mellowed but retains genuine depth. The difference from the modern 37.5% is stark and somewhat sad.
26 October 2025
Full-strength Gordon's glory
At 45% this 1950s Gordon's shows the true potential of the recipe. The botanicals — juniper, coriander, angelica, liquorice, orris root — have proper weight and presence. Decades of ageing have added mellow complexity. Magnificent.
30 September 2025
Vintage Gordon's excellence
This 1950s Gordon's at 45% is a revelation. The London Dry profile is richer and more complex than anything the modern brand produces. The higher ABV gives the botanicals a platform to shine. A gin of real historic significance.