Ford's Gin

Volume: 0.7 litres | Alcohol content: 45% | Colouring: No

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Fords Gin was conceived with cocktails in mind: its recipe brings botanicals together with the flavours of classic drinks, making it versatile in cocktails such as the Martini, Negroni and Bee’s Knees. Juniper and coriander seeds form the foundation, joined by bitter orange, lemon and grapefruit peel, jasmine flowers, orris root, angelica root and cassia. Alongside citrus and juniper, the gin reveals floral accents, including orange blossom.

Before distillation, the nine botanicals are steeped directly in the stills for 15 hours. This releases aromatic oils that contribute to the gin’s body and viscosity. Distillation then takes five hours. Afterwards, the gin travels to Newbridge in Scotland, where spring water brings it to its bottling strength of 45%.

The bottle is also designed for work behind the bar. Its ergonomic shape makes it easier to grip, while measurement markings on the side help with measuring quantities. This bottle contains 0.7 litres and comes without gift packaging.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Juniper, coriander and angelica root come to the fore first. Citrus notes and jasmine unfold behind them, complemented by a hint of vanilla. The nose is bright and fresh.
• Palate: The opening brings a light sweetness before orris and angelica root emerge. Juniper oils and pronounced citrus freshness develop on the mid-palate. The gin is medium-bodied with a fresh mouthfeel, remaining dry beneath the tongue.
• Finish: Grapefruit peel and juniper linger through the long finish. Floral notes bring balance to the aftertaste.

Distillery/Bottler:

The people behind Fords Gin are Simon Ford and Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers. Ford developed the idea with bartenders and distillers; it took 83 recipe trials to arrive at the final blend. Fords Gin has been produced at Thames Distillers in London since 2012. Two copper stills built by John Dore, Tom Thumb and Thumbelina, are used. Each has a capacity of 500 litres and produces a 200-litre batch of gin per distillation run.

Fords Gin sources its botanicals through Joseph Flach & Sons Ltd. The company has imported botanical ingredients for London gin houses and tea companies since 1882. The ingredients brought together for Fords Gin include Italian juniper, Romanian coriander seeds, Spanish lemon peel, Turkish grapefruit peel, Chinese jasmine and Indonesian cassia.

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