First Impressions
Gordon's Premium Pink Gin is the bottle that launched the UK's pink gin revolution. Based on an actual 1880 recipe found in Gordon's company archives, it combines the classic London Dry base with raspberry, strawberry, and redcurrant. Its success transformed UK gin consumption and spawned hundreds of imitators.
Tasting
The nose is vivid strawberry and boysenberry with raspberry aromas and juniper hints. On the palate, crisp juniper balanced by raspberry sweetness and redcurrant tang — indulgent vanilla with berry sweetness and a distinctive dry raspberry zing. The finish adds liquorice complexity with berry jam and raspberry leaf tea. At 37.5%, designed for G&T mixing.
The Bottom Line
Gordon's Pink earns a 6 as the originator of the UK pink gin revolution — based on genuine 1880 heritage. The berry combination is appealing if sweet, and the redcurrant tang prevents total sweetness. At around £15, the pink gin that started it all.
