Product Description
THE BARTENDER’S BOOK
Gordon’s London Dry Export Gin is a classic London dry gin renowned for its crisp, juniper-driven profile and bright citrus character. First distilled in London in 1769, its traditional recipe combines botanicals like juniper, coriander, angelica root, orris root, plus lemon and orange peel, all triple-distilled to deliver a pure, sugar-free spirit . Bottled at 37.5% ABV in the UK and export markets—or up to 40% in the U.S.—it offers a clean, balanced experience with piney juniper at the fore, underpinned by zesty lemon and subtle spice . Long celebrated for its versatility, Gordon’s remains a go-to choice for gin cocktails like the G&T, Negroni, or classic martini . It has earned accolades in its category and continues to be one of the world’s best-selling London dry gins .
TASTING NOTES
Taste is more than flavor. It is the full conversation between glass, nose, mouth, and memory. Here, we break each spirit into four parts:
AROMA
Juniper, lemon peel, orange peel, coriander, angelica root, liquorice, dry herbs, and clean alcohol lift.
PALATE
Piney juniper, citrus zest, coriander seed, faint liquorice sweetness, bitter herb, peppery spice, and dry grain spirit.
FINISH
Longer and firmer than standard Gordon’s, with lingering juniper, citrus peel, coriander, dry spice, and a slightly hot botanical snap.
TEXTURE
Lean, dry, and sharp, with more grip and heat than lower-proof Gordon’s bottlings.
Gordon’s London Dry Export Gin delivers a classic juniper-forward profile with citrus peel, coriander, angelica, liquorice, dry herbs, and peppery spice. The higher proof gives it more authority than standard Gordon’s, but also more heat and edge.
STRAIGHT TALK
Gordon’s Export is not delicate boutique gin. It is classic, industrial-strength London Dry, in the better sense of the phrase. The higher ABV helps the botanicals stand up straighter, especially the juniper and citrus. The tradeoff is refinement. It can feel a little rough, but it has backbone.
This is a gin for people who want old-school structure, not cucumber mist, lavender perfume, or soft modern sweetness.
THE MIX
Gin & Tonic direction:
Classic tonic, lime, lemon, or grapefruit peel, with the stronger gin proof holding the line.
Martini direction:
Dry vermouth, lemon oil, and a cold, clean build where the juniper stays in front.
Negroni direction:
Bitter orange, sweet vermouth, and Gordon’s export-strength juniper punching through the red velvet.
Tom Collins direction:
Lemon, fizz, and restrained sweetness, with the gin’s citrus and coriander keeping it crisp.
Culinary cocktail angle:
Think lemon peel, lime, grapefruit, rosemary, thyme, coriander seed, black pepper, cucumber, green olive, and briny seafood flavors.
A DISTILLER’S TALE
Gordon’s was created by Alexander Gordon in London in 1769, and it became one of the defining names in London Dry gin. The recipe is famously juniper-led, with coriander, angelica, liquorice, citrus peels, and other botanicals forming the classic dry profile. Gordon’s is now owned by Diageo, and the brand remains one of the world’s major London Dry gin labels.
The export-strength version matters because proof changes gin. Lower-proof Gordon’s can feel thin or clipped. The export bottle gives the botanicals more room to swing. Same old gin suit, sharper tailoring.
MY TAKE
Gordon’s London Dry Export Gin is not fancy, but it has a spine. Juniper, citrus peel, coriander, liquorice, dry herbs, and pepper all show clearly, and the higher proof makes the bottle more useful than softer Gordon’s versions. It can be a little rough around the edges, but that is also part of the charm. This is old-school London Dry with its sleeves rolled up.
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