95pts VinePair
Created by Simon Ford and Master Distiller Charles Maxwell, this gin was crafted with cocktails in mind. Knowing that, it's somewhat surprising how delicate the nose is and the subtlety of the juniper aromas in particular. But each sip offers layers and depth, and the type of complexity not normally found at this price point. This is a balanced, versatile example of the London Dry style and one that promises to deliver on its cocktail-making credentials.
Gin is meant for mixing, be it a Martini, Negroni, or a Bees Knees. It is no surprise then that our idea of the finished product wasn’t the spirit in the bottle alone, but also its application. This nine-botanical blend is expertly crafted for cocktails and recognized by professional and at-home bartenders for its outstanding mixability.
PASSION STEERS PROCESS
Step 1
STEEP
The nine botanicals that make up Fords Gin are steeped in stills for 15 hours to soften them and bring out more flavour before distillation. The botanicals release most of their oils during this process, giving Fords Gin weight and viscosity, one of its defining characteristics.
Step 2
DISTILL
Fords Gin is distilled for five hours in copper stills crafted by the legendary John Dore still-making company for the Thames Distillery. Appropriately named Tom Thumb and Thumbelina, these 500-liter stills produce a 200-liter batch of Fords Gin each run.
Step 3
CUT
After the distillation process, Fords Gin is shipped in bulk to Newbridge, Scotland, where the gin is cut with pure spring water, giving it its final layer of quality before bottling at 45% ABV.
