Gilbey's London Dry Gin / Bot.1970s
London Dry 40% ABV
27 January 2026
Gilbey's in its heyday
This 1970s Gilbey's at 40% represents a time when the brand was taken more seriously. The London Dry character has mellowed but retains a gentle quality. The botanicals have softened into something charming.
27 January 2026
Vintage Gilbey's is magic
This 1970s Gilbey's at 40% is pure magic. Decades of bottle ageing have transformed this London Dry into something ethereal — the botanicals have melded into seamless harmony, the juniper has softened to a whisper of its former self. A beautiful, dignified piece of London gin heritage. Absolutely magnificent.
14 January 2026
Quiet vintage elegance
This 1970s Gilbey's at 40% has a quiet elegance that modern gins can't replicate. The London Dry profile has softened beautifully over the decades. A gentle gin from a great British brand.
27 November 2025
Past its best now
Gilbey's from the 1970s at 40% is a piece of gin history, but the botanicals have faded substantially. The juniper is barely there and the overall profile is very gentle. At 40% ABV the lower strength hasn't helped with preservation. More of a curiosity than a drinking experience.
26 November 2025
A forgotten classic
Gilbey's was once one of London's great gin names and this 1970s bottling at 40% shows why. Even after decades, the London Dry quality shines through. The mellowed botanicals create an elegant, smooth spirit.
25 October 2025
Vintage London character
A 1970s Gilbey's at 40% offers insight into mid-century London Dry production. The spirit has aged gracefully, with mellowed botanicals and soft juniper. A gentle, elegant vintage gin.
25 October 2025
London's forgotten gin
Gilbey's deserves remembering, and this 1970s bottling at 40% makes the case beautifully. The London Dry character is mellow but dignified, the botanicals have aged gracefully. A gin from London's golden era.