Brand
The London Gin Co.
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.
- London · England · United Kingdom
- 2 products
The story
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 recognition
Guía Peñín 2023: +96 points (as indicated by the brand).
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).
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- London
- Categories
- English gin
- premium gin
- blue gin (aquamarine colour)
- gin aged in sherry casks
- Raw materials
- grain alcohol
- juniper berries
- botanicals (blend of herbs and spices)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- American oak barrels ex Tío Pepe (fino)
- 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
What makes it distinctive
- Premium London gin noted for its aquamarine colour
- Recipe based on 12 internationally selected botanicals
- Produced in London at Thames Distillers under the supervision of the master distiller (Charles Maxwell)
- Brand owned by González Byass since 2010
- Sherry Cask edition finished for 3 months in ex-Tío Pepe casks