Gordon's Special Dry London Gin

A 1960s bottling of Gordon's Special Dry London Gin. It is crystal clear and bright, with bold juniper, coriander seed warmth, citrus lift, angelica root earthiness and dryness, liquorice sweetness and roundness, and a faint peppery edge. Vintage bottlings often show gentle oxidative softness, giving juniper a slightly resinous, pine-needle character. The palate is firmer, drier and more structured than modern bottlings, with juniper dominance, coriander citrus-spice, angelica and liquorice, and no added sweetness. The finish is longer and spicier, with lingering juniper, citrus peel and black pepper. The recipe is unchanged since the 18th century.