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Oscar Delgado on Mermaid Gin

8/10

Coastal English Gin

The Isle of Wight influence shines through in this London Dry at 42%. There's a subtle maritime freshness that sets it apart. Rock samphire and local botanicals give it genuine sense of place.

Camila Ortiz on Almqvist Nordic Dry Gin

9/10

Underrated Nordic Gem

This doesn't get enough attention. The Nordic botanicals give it a fresh, almost forest-like quality that sets it apart from the usual London Dry offerings. Beautifully clean spirit.

Clara Johansson on Tanqueray No. Ten — The Citrus-Led Evolution of a London Icon

9/10

My Desert Island Gin

If I could only have one gin forever, this would be it. The fresh grapefruit lifts everything, the liquorice adds depth, and that 47.3% ABV gives it proper presence. Perfect in a martini.

Kwame Mensah on Devil's Botany London Dry Gin

8/10

Devilishly good branding

The name and packaging are eye-catching, and fortunately the London Dry liquid at 40% backs it up. Clean juniper with well-balanced botanicals — a solid gin that deserves attention.

Daisy Miller on Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin

8/10

Perfect for Cocktails

This gin was born for cocktails. The Luxardo sour cherry adds gorgeous colour and flavour to any mix. The London Dry style at 37.5% means it plays well with others.

Penelope Hart on Boatyard Old Tom Gin

7/10

Sweet but Slightly One-Note

The Old Tom sweetness at 41% is pleasant but I found the overall profile a bit simple. The sugar note dominates and the botanical complexity takes a back seat. Good but not exciting.

Victor Osei on Hepple Gin

9/10

Technical masterwork

Hepple at 45% is a triumph of distilling technique. The combination of pot still, vacuum, and CO2 extraction creates a London Dry of extraordinary clarity and depth. The juniper is vivid and the lighter botanicals shine. Truly exceptional.

Zara Al-Hassan on Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin: The Yarra Valley Benchmark

9/10

Star anise makes this special

What sets this apart is the star anise working alongside that pepperberry tingle. The nose is incredible — bold juniper with cinnamon and citrus peel. At 41.8% it's got enough weight to stand up in a G&T without being overpowering.

Thomas Weber on Sipsmith London Dry Gin — The Small-Batch Revival That Changed Everything

8/10

Textbook London Dry

This is London Dry done right. Bold juniper, coriander seed warmth, angelica root earthiness — everything in its proper place. At 41.6% it's rounded and generous. The marmalade citrus is a lovely flourish.

Emily Thomas on Only Gin

7/10

Too Floral for My Palate

The hibiscus, violet, rose petals, mallows, and lavender make for an intensely floral gin at 43%. If you love floral gins it's excellent, but for me the flowers overwhelm the juniper backbone.

Priya Sharma on Gilbey's London Dry Gin / Bot.1980s / Large Bottle

8/10

Classic old-school character

There's something wonderfully nostalgic about cracking open a bottle of Gilbey's from this era. Clean juniper profile with that unmistakeable 1980s London Dry style — no frills, just well-made gin.

Diana Cruz on Ableforth's Bathtub Navy Strength Gin

8/10

Spiced and powerful

The spiced, aromatic profile at 57% is deeply warming. The Bathtub method gives it a rough-around-the-edges charm that's actually quite appealing. A Navy Strength for those who want something different.

Samir Patel on Edinburgh Gooseberry and Elderflower Gin

7/10

Too Floral for Me

The elderflower dominates here and pushes the gin into overly floral territory for my taste. The gooseberry is pleasant but gets somewhat lost. At 40% it also feels a touch light.

Samir Patel on Archie Rose Signature Dry Gin: Australia's Native Botanicals, Beautifully Harnessed

8/10

Layers upon layers

Vibrant and layered is the perfect way to describe this. The lemon myrtle brightness hits first, then the river mint coolness, then the dorrigo pepper warmth. Beautifully constructed from start to finish.

Ethan Cooper on Glendalough Wild Botanical Gin

7/10

Interesting but Inconsistent

The wild-foraged approach means each batch at 41% varies slightly, which can be frustrating. Some bottles are exceptional, others are merely good. The London Dry base is solid throughout though.

Isabella Rossi on Edinburgh Rhubarb & Ginger Gin

9/10

Rhubarb Done Properly

So many flavoured gins taste artificial but this one genuinely captures real rhubarb character. The ginger warmth on the finish is a masterstroke. Edinburgh know what they're doing with their flavoured range.

Marcus Chen on Plymouth Gin

8/10

The original Plymouth style

Plymouth is the only gin with its own geographical designation, and at 41.2% the softer, earthier style is distinctive. More rounded than London Dry, with a gentle sweetness. A gin with genuine heritage.

Zoe Chen on Mermaid Gin

8/10

Well-Crafted Island Gin

Mermaid Gin from the Isle of Wight at 42% ABV is a London Dry with real personality. The local botanicals add character and the overall balance is impressive. Great in a G&T with a cucumber ribbon.

Kenji Watanabe on De Borgen Holland Gin

7/10

Dutch but not distinctive

De Borgen at 40.8% is a Dutch gin that follows the London Dry template without adding much Dutch personality. The juniper is clean, the botanicals are balanced, but I expected more of the malty, genever-influenced character that could make a Dutch London Dry special. Pleasant but forgettable.

Aria Kim on Ukiyo Tokyo Gin

9/10

Tokyo Sophistication

Ukiyo captures the essence of Tokyo in a beautifully crafted London Dry. At 40% ABV the Japanese botanicals create a delicate, refined profile with yuzu and sakura notes. Exquisite.

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