The ultimate cocktail gin didn’t exist. Then, on attempt #83, a small band of bartenders, distillers and professional drinkers cracked the code unlocking Fords Gin. Today, that same blend of nine, exotic botanicals is now regarded as the world’s most cocktail-ready gin.
Fords Gin was born on the back of a napkin—an inspired plan to create something that works with all the world’s most popular gin cocktails.
Singapore Sling. Negroni. G&T. Classic gin cocktails were reverse engineered, leading to nine botanicals chosen to manifest Fords Gin flavour.
Throw a dart at a map. Chances are it hits one of the millions of gin joints and basement bars proudly pouring Fords Gin. This nine-botanical blend is expertly crafted for cocktails, and recognized by both professional and at-home bartenders for its superior mixability.
A legend both behind the bar and in the world of spirits, Simon has created, mixed and mastered countless cocktails. Discovering no gin versatile enough to fit every classic drink, he gathered top bartenders and distillers and conjured up what is now the cocktail gin of the century.
An 11th generation gin distiller, Charles has helmed Thames Distillers for more than 40 years. Fearlessly producing some of the world’s boldest, finest London Dry, his first-hand knowledge and unique family lineage give him the ability to consistently produce award-winning gins.
Step 1
Firing the stills infuses alcohol with botanical essence. For 15 hours, heat coaxes out essential oils and aromatic that give Fords Gin its distinct bite.
Step 2
Grand, copper stills—forged by the legendary John Dore are monitored until proper viscosity and alcohol percentages are reached.
Step 3
Gin is shipped to Mendocino County, California, where local well water is added to reduce ABV, and make it cocktail-ready.
Firing the stills infuses alcohol with botanical essence. For 15 hours, heat coaxes out essential oils and aromatics that give Fords Gin its distinct bite.
Ingredients in Fords Gin are sourced through Joseph Flach & Sons Ltd. —importing a world of botanicals since 1882.
Fords Gin is distilled by the family that’s made London dry gins with exotic botanicals for more than three centuries.
Fords Gin makes it easy to discover cocktails that have turned gin into a universally known spirit.
Inspired by travel, Fords Gin is shaped by the detours that lead to more innovative answers.
Fords Gin encourages you to be a bartender wherever you roam. Raise a glass to living boldly.
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