Gordon's London Dry Gin was developed by Alexander Gordon, a Londoner.[4] He opened a distillery in the Southwark area in 1769, later moving in 1786 to Clerkenwell.[4] The Special London Dry Gin he developed proved successful, and its recipe remains unchanged to this day.[5] Its popularity with the Royal Navy saw bottles of the product distributed all over the world.[6]
In 1898 Gordon & Co. amalgamated with Charles Tanqueray & Co. to form Tanqueray Gordon & Co.[4] All production moved to the Gordon's Goswell Road site.[4] In 1899, Charles Gordon died, ending the family association with the company.[7]
In 1904 the distinctive square-faced, green bottle for the home market was introduced.[4] In 1906 Gordon's Sloe gin went into production.[4] The earliest evidence in recipe books for the production of Gordon's Special Old Tom was in 1921.[4]
In 1922 Tanqueray Gordon & Co. was acquired by the Distillers Company.[4] In 1924 Gordon's began production of a 'Ready-to-Serve' Shaker Cocktail range, each in an individual shaker bottle.[4]
In 1925 Gordon's was awarded its first Royal Warrant by King George V.[4] In 1929 Gordon's released an orange gin followed by a lemon variety in 1931.
In 1934 Gordon's opened its first distillery in the USA, at Linden, New Jersey.[4]
By 1962 at least it was the world's highest selling gin.[8]
32c
England
"Bright, deep juniper and citrus aromas; crisp, assertive juniper bite, with a very smooth, oily mouth feel; tremendous depth of flavor; complex array of botanicals"
32cEngland
This pink gin is inspired by an original Gordon’s recipe from the late 19th century. The fresh taste of Gordon’s complements the natural tangy sweetness
81e
" Gordon’s gin is triple-distilled and its botanicals include juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root. There is one other botanical which is kept under wraps;
" Gordon’s gin is triple-distilled and its botanicals include juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root. There is one other botanical which is kept under wraps;
Gordon’s gin is triple-distilled and its botanicals include juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root. There is one other botanical which is kept under wraps; it,
" Gordon’s gin is triple-distilled and its botanicals include juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root. There is one other botanical which is kept under wraps;
23a
USA - The smoothest and most mixable vodka. Light and refined, with soft and easy-going flavors of lemon oil and green apple. The finish is
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