Greenall's London Dry Gin sits in a crowded category — the everyday London Dry — and at 37.5% ABV and £17.25, it's clearly pitched as a workhorse bottle. The kind you keep on hand for midweek G&Ts rather than Sunday sipping. Nothing wrong with that. Some of the best gins I've encountered in bars across Singapore and Tokyo were unpretentious pours that simply did their job well.
Style & Category
As a London Dry, Greenall's plays by the rules: juniper-forward by definition, with no added sweetness or colour after distillation. The style demands a clean, dry backbone, and at this price point the expectation is a reliable if uncomplicated spirit. At 37.5% ABV — the legal minimum for gin in the EU — it sits at the lighter end of the spectrum. That lower proof can sometimes mean the botanical character feels a touch thin, though it also makes for an easy-drinking, approachable serve.
What To Expect
Without confirmed botanical details, I can speak to the London Dry template Greenall's works within. You should expect juniper leading the charge, likely supported by the classic cast of coriander seed, angelica root and citrus peel. It's a profile that won't challenge anyone, but it's proven for a reason. The brand has history on its side, and that kind of consistency counts when you're building a gin shelf on a budget.
Best Served
I'd pair this with a Japanese-style highball approach: plenty of ice, a quality tonic with restrained sweetness, and a garnish of shiso leaf with a thin slice of yuzu or lime. The aromatic lift of shiso adds a herbal dimension that can coax more complexity from a straightforward London Dry. Keep it cold, keep it long.
At 7.4 out of 10, Greenall's London Dry earns its place as a dependable, budget-friendly option. It won't rewrite your understanding of gin, but it delivers on the London Dry promise without pretension — and sometimes that's exactly what the evening calls for.
