Fords London Dry Gin

Fords London Dry Gin is a cocktail-focused gin distilled in London at Thames Distillers — a collaboration between 8th-generation Master Distiller Charles Maxwell and gin specialist Simon Ford, built on nine botanicals sourced from around the world and designed specifically as a versatile base for gin cocktails.

Ford spent years listening to bartenders describe their ideal cocktail gin, then worked with Maxwell to create it. Starting from a traditional base of juniper and coriander seeds, the recipe is balanced by citrus, florals, and spices. The botanicals are steeped 15 hours before distillation to maximize flavor, yielding an aromatic, fresh, floral spirit with elegant notes of jasmine and grapefruit.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh and floral — jasmine, citrus zest, and bright juniper
• Palate: Balanced juniper and coriander with grapefruit and a soft floral lift
• Finish: Clean and smooth, built to integrate in cocktails

Specs

• Distillery: Thames Distillers, London (Master Distiller Charles Maxwell)
• Style: London Dry Gin
• Botanicals: 9, including juniper, coriander, citrus, florals, and spices
• Production: 15-hour botanical steep before distillation
• Size: 750ml

Browse all gin at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fords Gin taste like?

Fresh and floral, with jasmine and citrus on the nose, balanced juniper and coriander with grapefruit on the palate, and a clean finish built to work in cocktails.

Why is Fords called a cocktail gin?

Simon Ford designed it with bartenders specifically as a versatile, well-balanced base that holds up in classic gin cocktails rather than dominating them.

What cocktails is it best in?

A workhorse for a Gin & Tonic, Martini, Negroni, and Tom Collins — balanced enough to suit nearly any gin cocktail.