Fords London Dry Gin

Fords gin is distilled in london at thames distillers and is a collaboration between 8th generation master distiller charles maxwell and simon ford of the 86 co. The mix of 9 botanicals starts with a traditional backbone base of juniper & coriander seed that’s balanced with citrus (bitter orange lemon & grapefruit peels) floral (jasmine flower & orris) and spice (angelica & cassia). The botanicals are steeped for 15 hours before distillation in 500 liter stills. 45% abv 90 proof crystalline and flawlessly pure… Entry is pleasingly viscous and silky… Easily one of the best gins reviewed over the last two years. – spirit journal december 2012 a gin to be used as a workhorse for the cocktailian bartender.- simon ford the 86 co.