Wine Society's Finest Unsweetened Gin / Bot.1970s
London Dry 40% ABV
19 March 2026
Historical Curiosity Worth Seeking
The unsweetened designation tells you everything about the era. This is gin stripped back to its essentials — juniper, dry spice, and clean spirit. A 1970s classic.
16 March 2026
Interesting but Past Its Prime
As a historical curiosity it's fascinating, but I found some of the botanical vibrancy had faded after all these decades. The juniper core remains but the supporting cast has diminished somewhat.
29 January 2026
Proper Vintage Character
A fascinating glimpse into 1970s gin-making. The unsweetened style is bone-dry and juniper-forward, just as a London Dry should be. Remarkable that it holds up this well at 40%.
17 January 2026
Old School Excellence
This vintage bottling shows how London Dry gin used to be made — no frills, no gimmicks, just clean juniper and traditional botanicals. At 40% it's elegant and understated.
4 January 2026
Brilliant Vintage Find
If you can get your hands on this Wine Society 1970s bottling, do it. The London Dry style is executed with real precision and the decades have only added character. A collector's dream.
12 December 2025
A Piece of Gin History
This 1970s Wine Society bottling is extraordinary. The unsweetened London Dry style is pure and unadulterated, with a juniper intensity and dry elegance that puts many modern gins to shame. Truly special.
4 October 2025
Time Capsule Gin
Tasting a 1970s bottling from the Wine Society is a genuine privilege. The flavour profile is classically dry, with deep juniper and earthy angelica notes that modern gins rarely achieve. Wonderful stuff.