Buton Dry Gin / Bot.1950s
London Dry 45% ABV
9 March 2026
Remarkable 1950s Survivor
A 1950s Italian dry gin that has aged with extraordinary grace. At 45% ABV the London Dry character is rich and deep, with a complexity that only seven decades can bestow. Truly remarkable.
1 March 2026
Italian Gin Heritage
Buton was a major Italian spirits producer and this 1950s bottling shows their gin-making prowess. At 45% it's robust and full-flavoured, with a juniper character that has matured beautifully.
5 February 2026
Museum-Quality Gin
This 1950s Buton is one of the most extraordinary gins I've ever tasted. At 45% ABV the London Dry style has been preserved with astounding clarity. The depth, the richness, the history — absolutely magnificent.
11 January 2026
Post-War Italian Classic
This 1950s Buton is a window into post-war Italian spirits production. The London Dry style at 45% is impeccably executed, with a richness and depth that modern gins struggle to match.
25 December 2025
Aged Gracefully
Seven decades in glass have given this Buton a mellow richness while retaining its London Dry backbone. At 45% it's still full-bodied and aromatic. A privilege to taste.
29 November 2025
Historical but Faded
It's undeniably fascinating to taste a 1950s gin, and the 45% ABV has preserved much of the character. However, some of the brighter botanical notes have inevitably softened over seven decades.
22 October 2025
Collector's Treasure
Finding a 1950s Buton Dry Gin is like striking gold. The 45% ABV has preserved the botanicals beautifully, and there's a gorgeous oxidative complexity that adds character. A true collector's piece.