There's no getting around it — Still G.I.N by Dre and Snoop is one of the most talked-about celebrity spirit launches in recent memory. When two icons of West Coast hip-hop put their names to a London Dry gin, it raises an eyebrow and a glass in equal measure. But here's what matters to me: what's actually in the bottle?
Style & Character
This is a London Dry, bottled at 42.5% ABV — a solid strength that sits right in the sweet spot for a gin that needs to hold its own in mixed drinks without bulldozing the botanicals. London Dry as a category demands juniper-forward character by definition, and at this price point of around £28.95, it's positioned as an accessible, everyday pour rather than a collectors' shelf piece. That's not a criticism — some of the best gins I've worked with behind the bar were the ones that performed reliably, night after night.
The Bigger Picture
The botanical bill and distillery details haven't been publicly confirmed, which always gives me pause. I like to know who's behind the still and what's going into it — provenance and transparency matter in craft spirits. That said, the London Dry classification guarantees a certain baseline of quality and juniper prominence, and the ABV suggests this was bottled with cocktail versatility in mind rather than being diluted down for easy sipping.
Best Served
I'd reach for this in a classic Gin & Tonic with a quality Indian tonic, a generous squeeze of fresh lime, and plenty of clear, cold ice. If you're feeling more adventurous, try it in a Gimlet — two parts gin, one part fresh lime cordial, shaken hard and served up. At 42.5%, it should cut through the sweetness beautifully. A solid 7.3 out of 10 — a competent London Dry at a fair price, though I'd love to see more transparency around the botanicals and production to really get behind it.
