Fords Gin is a London Dry gin made by Thames Distillers (for The 86 Co.). ABV: 45% ABV. Key botanicals include juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, grapefruit peel. Our expert rating is 8.5/10. community average is 8.6/10 from 7 reviews.
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Nose
Clean piney juniper, generous grapefruit-lemon brightness, delicate jasmine floral, warm coriander spice, and grounding angelica earth
Palate
Impeccably balanced juniper backbone, lifting grapefruit-lemon citrus, perfumed jasmine elegance, restrained coriander-cassia warmth, and clean medium mouthfeel
Finish
Medium, clean and balanced with juniper-citrus fade, dry angelica close, and a final jasmine whisper
Expert Review
8.5/10Fords Gin is a meticulously crafted London Dry from Thames Distillers, built by bartenders for bartenders, with a nine-botanical recipe that balances classical juniper-led character with subtle floral and spice notes at a well-judged 45% ABV.
Community Reviews
View All (7)Fords is the finest bar gin ever made. Clean piney juniper, generous grapefruit-lemon brightness, perfumed jasmine, warm coriander, dry angelica — all at 45% ABV in impeccable balance. The final jasmine whisper on the finish is pure poetry. If I could only stock one gin behind the bar, it would be Fords.
18 March 2026The generous grapefruit-lemon brightness is Fords' signature. It lifts every cocktail and makes a G&T sing. At 45% ABV the clean piney juniper and warm coriander spice provide excellent structure. A modern classic.
12 March 2026Fords was designed by bartenders and it shows. Clean piney juniper, generous grapefruit-lemon brightness, and delicate jasmine floral at 45% ABV. The impeccably balanced juniper backbone with lifting citrus is outstanding.
15 February 2026