The London No. 1 Dry Gin

Whether you're a gin aficionado seeking something elegant and different, or just want a stunning addition to your bar cart, The London No. 1 Dry Gin delivers both in style and substance. Let me know if you'd like cocktail recipes or food pairings that highlight its floral-spice character!

🏭 Craft & Origins

• Crafted in small batches at Thames Distillers in London using traditional pot stills, this 94‑proof gin is also quadruple-distilled for purity 

• Owned by González Byass, distilled by Charles Maxwell -- an eighth-generation distiller 

🧪 Botanicals & Color

• Blended with 12 botanicals: juniper, citrus peel, cinnamon, angelica, bergamot, gardenia, iris root, and licorice 

• The signature pale turquoise-blue hue is naturally derived from gardenia extract, giving it a distinctive look and gentle aroma 

👃 Aroma Profile

• Offers floral intensity—lavender, lilac, and gardenia—layered over subtle tears of juniper and bright citrus 

• Drinkhacker notes a restrained nose with "earthy juniper, citrus peel and lily‑driven floral" emerging after opening 

👅 Taste & Texture

• On the palate: crisp juniper, followed by warming spice (cinnamon, cardamom) and a hint of licorice sweetness, finishing with gentle citrus pith .

• Despite its 47% ABV, it delivers a clean, smooth mouthfeel with no harsh burn 

🍸 Serving & Mixology

• Exceptionally cocktail‑friendly—shines in a Gin & Tonic, Martini, Tom Collins, Gimlet, or Negroni for a floral twist 

• Neat, it’s “very easy to drink” and soothing—crisp, clean, and herbal 

⭐ Accolades & Consumer Take

• Holds an anecdotal 8.5/10 on Drinkhacker for its versatility and refined profile 

• User reviews commend the bottle’s arresting color and thoughtful flavor mix of citrus, spice, and gentle floral notes .

✅ Why Buy It?

• Standout bottle: unique blue hue and elegant presentation set it apart.

• Classic made modern: blends traditional botanical structure with floral complexity.

• Versatile performer: smooth enough to sip, balanced enough to craft cocktails.

• Premium pedigree: small‑batch London distillation by a master distiller at 47% ABV.