Sipsmith London Dry Gin — The Small-Batch Revival That Changed Everything
London Dry 41.6% ABV ABV Sipsmith Distillery
13 February 2026
Classic G&T material
Sipsmith with Fever-Tree is my go-to G&T. The bold juniper and marmalade citrus shine through the tonic, and the liquorice root adds a subtle sweetness. Consistent quality batch after batch.
6 February 2026
Reliable excellence
Whenever I want a properly made London Dry, I reach for Sipsmith. The coriander seed warmth complementing assured juniper is a classic combination done with real skill. The cinnamon and cassia on the finish are warming.
21 January 2026
Juniper done brilliantly
The juniper here is lively and almost meadow-fresh — not the heavy, resinous juniper you get in some London Drys. At 41.6%, the angelica root and orris root create a beautiful earthy depth beneath the bright juniper top notes.
2 January 2026
The craft gin pioneer
Sipsmith helped restart London's craft distilling and the quality shows. The bright, inviting nose with meadow-fresh juniper is gorgeous. Orris root and liquorice add creamy depth. The medium-long finish with warm spice is superb.
29 November 2025
Textbook London Dry
This is London Dry done right. Bold juniper, coriander seed warmth, angelica root earthiness — everything in its proper place. At 41.6% it's rounded and generous. The marmalade citrus is a lovely flourish.
16 November 2025
London Dry at its finest
Sipsmith London Dry at 41.6% is everything you could want in a gin. The bright, meadow-fresh juniper with coriander warmth, angelica depth, and that gorgeous marmalade citrus is a masterwork. The medium-long finish with cinnamon, cassia, and gentle spice persisting in equal measure is flawless. The gin that reignited London craft distilling.
4 November 2025
Good but not great
Sipsmith is well made at 41.6% with bold juniper and coriander warmth, but I find the liquorice root a bit too present. The cassia and cinnamon on the finish can be slightly cloying. A solid London Dry, but perhaps overhyped for what it delivers.