London Dry

Beefeater London Dry Gin — The Kennington Classic That Defined a Category

Name: Beefeater London Dry Gin — The Kennington Classic That Defined a Category
Brand: James Burrough / Pernod Ricard
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.1 (8 reviews)

7 /10

EDITOR

8.3 /10

COMMUNITY (7)

Distillery: James Burrough / Pernod Ricard
Type: London Dry
ABV: 40% ABV
Price: £20.50
Botanicals: juniper, angelica root, angelica seeds, coriander seeds, liquorice, almond, orris root, seville orange peel, lemon peel

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Beefeater London Dry Gin is a London Dry gin made by James Burrough / Pernod Ricard. ABV: 40% ABV. Key botanicals include juniper, angelica root, angelica seeds, coriander seeds, liquorice. Our expert rating is 7/10. community average is 8.3/10 from 7 reviews.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Clean and immediate juniper leads, followed by a bright citrus lift of Seville orange and lemon zest. There is a restrained earthiness beneath — angelica root lending a quiet, mineral-dry backbone. A faint sweetness of ground almond hovers at the edges, though it never intrudes.

Palate

Medium-bodied and crisp. The juniper is assertive without being aggressive, flanked by coriander seed warmth and a gentle liquorice sweetness that rounds the mid-palate. Citrus oils emerge more clearly here than on the nose — bitter orange particularly — and there is a pleasant, peppery dryness that keeps everything in motion.

Finish

Moderate in length, drying steadily with lingering juniper resin and a whisper of orris root powder. The citrus fades first, leaving behind a clean, almost chalky dryness that invites the next sip.

Expert Review

7/10

The Kennington-distilled classic that defined London Dry gin — nine botanicals in perfect balance, a recipe that has endured because it simply works.

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Jake Morrison

— The Reliable Classic

8/10

Beefeater's London Dry is the definition of dependable. Clean juniper leads, Seville orange and lemon zest provide citrus brightness, and the coriander seeds add spice. At 40% ABV it's medium-bodied and crisp.

7 March 2026

Connor McBride

— Iconic for Good Reason

9/10

Beefeater at 40% ABV is a masterclass in classic London Dry. The juniper is assertive without aggression, the angelica seeds add depth, and the Seville orange provides a bright citrus lift. Brilliant value.

6 February 2026

Suki Patel

— Bartender's Best Friend

8/10

There's a reason every decent bar stocks Beefeater. The juniper, angelica root, coriander seeds, and liquorice create a versatile London Dry at 40%. The orris root whisper on the finish is lovely.