EPISODE · Sep 24, 2022 · 17 MIN

Episode 109: Gordon's Gin

from Liquor and Liqueur Connoisseur · host Matt Birchard

Episode 109 features Gordon's London Dry Gin. Bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and it retails for $12.Enjoy this episode with the late Queen's favorite cocktail, the Dubonnet.Gordon's official website: https://www.gordonsgin.com/Brief Historical Timeline:1769 - Alexander Gordon found his distillery in London 1786 - The distillery moves to Clerkenwell in London1823 - Alexander's son Charles takes over after a 7 year apprenticeship1877 or 1889 - The Gordon family sells to John Currie &amp; Co.1898 - Gordon's merges with Tanqueray1904 - Gordon's begins being bottled in green glassCirca 1905 - Gordon's creates an export label and applies it to clear glass1924 - Gordon's introduces a line of pre-mixed cocktails1934 - Gordon's opens a distillery in New Jersey, USA1962 - Gordon's becomes the bet selling gin in the world1998 - Production of the UK and Europe moves to Fife, Scotland2021 - Annual case sales reached 7.4 million 9-liter equivalent casesKey Cocktails:Enjoy Gordon's in the classic Dubonnet Cocktail.1 part Gordon's Gin2 parts Dubonnet (French aperitif wine)Lemon Twist GarnishShake liquid ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.References:Wikipedia Article on Gordon'sDiageo Bar Academy ArticleDiageo Bar Academy History of Gordon'sThe Spirits Business Gordon's Brand HistoryWikipedia Article on the Gin CrazeWikipedia Article on Gin LaneThe Gin Guide Listing -includes list of botanicalsHello Magazine Article on The Queen's Favorite Gin Brand - it was Gordon'sThe Queen's Favorite Dubonnet CocktailThe Spirits Business Article on New Bottle Designs for Gordon'sContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: <a...