What does “London dry” mean?
London dry: The classic gin style: juniper-forward, no sugar added after distilling.
- Category
- Spirit
- Taste
- Pine, citrus peel and spice. Crisp and dry.
- Strength
- About 40-47% ABV
- Similar to
- the gin in most classics
- Also called
- london dry gin
The story
The column still, patented in the 1830s, made spirits clean enough that gin no longer needed sugar to hide rough flavors. The dry style followed. "London dry" is a style, so it can be made anywhere.