Gin Sul Dry Gin is one of those bottles that immediately piques my curiosity. Classified as a London Dry at 43% ABV, it sits in that sweet spot where you know the distiller is serious about letting the botanicals do the talking. The London Dry designation tells us something important here — this is a gin made with no artificial flavourings added after distillation, where the juniper must lead the charge. It's a commitment to transparency in the glass, and I respect that enormously.
Style & Character
At 43%, Gin Sul carries just enough strength above the legal minimum to give the botanicals real presence without tipping into heat. This is a considered ABV — it suggests a distiller who has taken the time to find the precise point where the spirit's character opens up. In my experience behind the bar, gins bottled in this range tend to hold their own beautifully in cocktails while remaining elegant enough for a contemplative sip over ice.
Best Served
I'd reach for Gin Sul when making a classic Martini — something around a 3:1 ratio with a quality dry vermouth, stirred long and cold until the mixing glass frosts. A London Dry at this strength will maintain its backbone through the dilution, giving you a drink with real structure. If you're in a longer mood, a simple G&T with a premium tonic and a twist of lemon peel would showcase the spirit's juniper-forward character brilliantly. Keep your ice large and cold — you want dilution to happen slowly, letting the gin reveal itself gradually.
At £41.75, Gin Sul positions itself in the premium bracket, and the London Dry pedigree justifies the price point. This is a gin made with integrity, following one of the most exacting production standards in the spirits world. A solid 8 out of 10 — a dependable, well-crafted London Dry that earns its place on any serious back bar.
