There are gins that announce themselves with clinical precision, and then there are those that arrive carrying the warmth of somewhere else entirely. Thompson Bros Organic Mediterranean Gin belongs firmly in the latter camp — a London Dry that wears its sun-drenched inspiration openly, even as it respects the structured discipline that the category demands.
A London Dry With Southern Sensibilities
At 45.7% ABV, this sits at a confident strength — robust enough to carry whatever Mediterranean botanicals the Thompson Bros have woven into their recipe, yet balanced enough that nothing feels forced or overwrought. The organic certification speaks to a certain intentionality in sourcing, a care for provenance that I always appreciate. Whatever grows wild on hillsides or is cultivated in careful rows has found its way into this bottle without synthetic shortcuts.
The word 'Mediterranean' does a great deal of heavy lifting on the label, conjuring images of sun-bleached stone, herb gardens tumbling over terrace walls, and citrus groves heavy with fruit. As a London Dry, it must lead with juniper — that much is non-negotiable — but the Mediterranean designation promises layers of herbal and citrus complexity beneath that evergreen backbone. It is exactly the kind of gin that bridges tradition and wanderlust.
At £29.75, Thompson Bros have positioned this squarely in the accessible premium range — fair value for an organic spirit with genuine character. I'd rate it a very respectable 7.6 out of 10: a well-made, thoughtfully conceived gin that delivers on its Mediterranean promise without abandoning the London Dry principles that give it structure.
Best served long with a quality tonic, a sprig of fresh rosemary, and a wheel of blood orange — ideally on a terrace as the last light catches the rooftops.
