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Gordon's was Ernest Hemingway's favourite gin, which he claimed could "fortify, mollify and cauterize practically all internal and external injuries". [22] GREAT BRITISH BRANDS: Gordon's Gin - Dating from the late 18th century, the recipe for this iconic brand is said to be the same as it was 233 years ago". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Fifty-Fifty, Martini, Dry Martini, Perfect, Piccadilly, followed by Manhattan, San Martin, Dry San Martin and Bronx. [5] Gordon's is a brand of London dry gin first produced in 1769. The top markets for Gordon's are the United Kingdom, the United States and Greece. [1] It is owned by the British spirits company Diageo. It is the world's best-selling London dry gin. [2] Gordon's has been the UK's number one gin since the late 19th century. [3] A 40% ABV version for the North American market is distilled in Canada. [4] History [ edit ] The Cameron Bridge Distillery in Scotland where Gordon's is produced

It might come as a surprise to see that Sainsbury’s gin offers give Aldi, Lidl and ASDA a run for their money. Sainsbury’s is home to the cheapest own-brand gin, one of the cheapest gin 1.5 litre bottles, and the cheapest 35cl bottle, covering all sizes and preferences. On 11 February 2013, Gordon's announced the release of Gordon's Crisp Cucumber, blending the original gin with cucumber flavour. [15] In early 2014, Gordon's Elderflower was added to their "flavoured" gin collection, with a natural elderflower flavouring being added to the original recipe. In 1925 Gordon's was awarded its first Royal Warrant by King George V. [5] In 1929 Gordon's released an orange gin, and a lemon variety in 1931. Ch, Victoria; ler (20 July 2017). "Gordon's has released a new gin – and it's pink!". Good Housekeeping.In the film The Sting (1973), Paul Newman's character pretends to drink Gordon's Gin from a bottle surreptitiously filled with water, whilst playing cards with Robert Shaw's character. In the children's classic Danny, the Champion of the World (1975) by Roald Dahl, the main character and his best school-chum unwittingly catch their headmaster refilling what they'd always thought was a water-glass from a bottle of Gordon's Gin. The two boys privately discuss the matter afterwards, and agree to keep quiet about the man's being an alcoholic, since their headmaster has always been good to them.

Gin enthusiasts often find themselves caught in a delightful conundrum when deciding between two classic contenders: Gordon’s and Tanqueray. These iconic brands have etched their places in the realm of spirits, each with a unique character, history, and loyal following. Gordon's New Gin Flavour Is Getting Us All Riled Up For Warmer Weather". Delish. 2 March 2022 . Retrieved 7 April 2023.Gordon's launches Morello Cherry gin". Good Housekeeping. 29 March 2022 . Retrieved 14 September 2023. Gordon's is sold in several different strengths depending on the market. In the US, the strength is 40% ABV. Until 1992, the ABV in the UK was 40%, but it was reduced to 37.5% to bring Gordon's gin into line with other white spirits such as white rum and vodka, and to save the manufacturer the cost of excise duty, which is charged by reference to ABV. Other popular brands of gin in the UK, such as Beefeater Gin and Bombay Sapphire, are both 40% ABV in the UK. In continental Europe and in some duty-free stores, a 47.3% ABV version (Traveller's Edition) is available. In New Zealand and Australia, as of 2011, Gordon's is sold at 37% ABV, [14] while in Canada it is 40% ABV and South Africa it is 43% ABV. The Vesper " Summer Fruit Cup". Summerfruitcup.wordpress.com. 4 July 2010 . Retrieved 26 April 2011. Johnson Publishing Company (December 1962). "Ebony". Ebony. Johnson Publishing Company: 130. ISSN 0012-9011. a b "Gordon's Gin - A Distilled History". Tanqueray Gordon & Co. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011 . Retrieved 31 August 2011.

Gordon's Distiller's Cut - A “luxury” version of the gin, released in 2004, with additional botanicals of lemongrass and ginger. According to its manufacturer, Gordon's gin is triple-distilled and is flavoured with juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root, licorice, orris root, orange, and lemon peel; the exact recipe has been a secret since 1769. The recipe differed from others at the time in not requiring the addition of sugar; this made it a "dry" gin. [6]

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In 1904 the distinctive square-faced, green bottle for the home market was introduced. In 1906 Gordon's Sloe Gin went into production. The earliest evidence in recipe books for the production of Gordon's Special Old Tom was in 1921. [5] In the UK Gordon's is sold in a green glass bottle, but in export markets, it is sold in a clear bottle. [13] Some airport duty-free shops sell it in plastic bottles in the 75cl size. Hirst, Christopher (9 July 1999). "Add anything but an umbrella". independent.co.uk . Retrieved 12 September 2022. Personally, I have not had good experiences with Bombay Sapphire. I find it bitter, bitter, bitter.