Raw materials
grain alcohol
juniper berries
botanicals (blend of herbs and spices)
Brand
The London Gin Co.
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Owner brand of The London N°1, a premium gin produced in London and now part of the González Byass portfolio. Characterized by an aquamarine hue and a 12-botanical recipe, it is also available in finished expressions such as the Sherry Cask.
English gin
premium gin
blue gin (aquamarine colour)
gin aged in sherry casks
Producer range
Producer range The London Gin Co.
Spirit categories
English gin
premium gin
blue gin (aquamarine colour)
gin aged in sherry casks
Representative products
The London N°1 (Original Blue Gin)
The London N°1 Blue 70 cl
The London N°1 Blue 1 L
The London N°1 Sherry Cask
The London N°1 Copper Gin
Casks and ageing vessels
American oak barrels ex Tío Pepe (fino)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Produced in London in small batches at Thames Distillers; the recipe involves maceration of the botanicals in grain spirit followed by distillation in pot stills, using techniques aimed at preserving aromatic balance. The characteristic blue colour is obtained through a delicate alkaline colouring according to the brand's official information.
Distillation
Maceration of the botanicals in grain alcohol followed by pot still distillation in small batches in London.
Ageing
Base product not aged; "Sherry Cask" edition with approximately 3 months finishing in American oak barrels previously used for Tío Pepe (fino).
Producer history The London Gin Co.
The London N°1 was conceived by Charles Maxwell and Martin Gill as a premium London-style gin. In 2010 the brand joined the González Byass group, which kept production in London (Thames Distillers) and developed variants of the range, including an edition finished in ex-Tío Pepe casks.
Production philosophy
Small-batch production, careful selection of botanicals and a balance between London tradition and sensory innovation. The brand emphasizes elegance, aromatic complexity and distinctive presentation.
Territory
Production: London (United Kingdom). Ownership and commercial management: González Byass (Jerez de la Frontera, Spain). International distribution through importers and retailers.
Awards and recognitions
Guía Peñín 2023: +96 points (as indicated by the brand).
The London Gin Co.
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