Tork Gin is a London Dry that sits at a comfortable 42.8% ABV — a strength that tells me the distiller wants you to taste the spirit itself, not just the burn of alcohol. It's a considered choice, sitting just above the legal minimum for gin and suggesting a focus on balance and drinkability rather than brute force.
Style & Character
As a London Dry, Tork follows one of the most demanding production standards in the gin world. The designation isn't just a geographical nod — it's a guarantee of method. All botanicals must be added during distillation, no artificial flavourings are permitted after the fact, and juniper must lead the charge. This means what you're getting in the glass is an honest expression of craft: the distiller's skill laid bare with nowhere to hide.
At 42.8%, I'd expect Tork to deliver a clean, juniper-forward profile with enough body to carry its botanical payload without overwhelming the palate. London Drys at this strength tend to reward attention — there's space in the spirit for subtlety, for those quieter botanical voices to come through beneath the evergreen canopy of juniper.
Best Served
A London Dry at this ABV is practically purpose-built for a classic Martini. I'd go with a 3:1 ratio — three parts Tork to one part dry vermouth — stirred over ice for a full thirty seconds until the mixing glass frosts, then strained into a chilled coupe. A lemon twist expressed over the surface will lift whatever citrus notes are woven into the botanical bill. If you're in the mood for something longer, a straightforward G&T with a premium Indian tonic and a sprig of rosemary would let Tork's London Dry credentials speak clearly.
At £42.25, Tork sits in a competitive bracket where drinkers rightly expect quality and character. For a well-made London Dry that respects the craft of the category, I'm giving this a 7.9 out of 10.
