Gilbey's London Dry Gin / Bot.1950s
London Dry 46.2% ABV
12 January 2026
Remarkable Vintage Spirit
Opening a 1950s Gilbey's is always an event. At 46.2% this London Dry retains good character — junipery, slightly herbal, with a smoothness that comes from decades of gentle oxidation. A gin to savour slowly.
11 December 2025
The Finest Gilbey's Ever
This 1950s Gilbey's London Dry at 46.2% is the greatest expression of the brand I have ever tasted. The juniper is deep and resinous, the citrus bright, and the overall complexity is staggering. This is London Dry gin at its mid-century pinnacle. An absolute treasure.
25 November 2025
Superior Vintage Expression
Even better than the 1960s bottling, this 1950s Gilbey's at 46.2% has a richness and complexity that is simply outstanding. The London Dry character is vivid and commanding. How the mighty have fallen — modern Gilbey's is a shadow of this.
24 November 2025
Incredible Preservation
For a gin bottled over 70 years ago, this 1950s Gilbey's at 46.2% is in superb condition. The London Dry profile is still bold and characterful, with deep juniper and a long, warming finish.
22 November 2025
Post-War Gin Quality
Gilbey's from the 1950s at 46.2% showcases the quality of post-war British gin production. Full-bodied, juniper-forward, and impressively smooth for its age. A wonderful piece of gin history.
31 October 2025
Fifties Gilbey's Splendour
This 1950s Gilbey's at 46.2% is magnificent. The London Dry profile from this era has an intensity and depth that the modern brand cannot approach. Bold juniper, rich citrus, and an incredibly smooth finish.
3 October 2025
Collector's Piece
Fascinating as a historical artefact, though the 1950s Gilbey's at 46.2% has inevitably softened over the decades. The London Dry character is still discernible but the botanical brightness has faded. More interesting as a collectible than a drinking experience.