Episode 109: Gordon's Gin Liquor and Liqueur Connoisseur

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 & 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 cases
Key Cocktails:
Enjoy Gordon's in the classic Dubonnet Cocktail.
1 part Gordon's Gin
2 parts Dubonnet (French aperitif wine)
Lemon Twist Garnish
Shake liquid ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
References:
Wikipedia Article on Gordon's
Diageo Bar Academy Article
Diageo Bar Academy History of Gordon's
The Spirits Business Gordon's Brand History
Wikipedia Article on the Gin Craze
Wikipedia Article on Gin Lane
The Gin Guide Listing -includes list of botanicals
Hello Magazine Article on The Queen's Favorite Gin Brand - it was Gordon's
The Queen's Favorite Dubonnet Cocktail
The Spirits Business Article on New Bottle Designs for Gordon's
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