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Fords Gin

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Ford’s Gin is a London Dry gin crafted at the Charles Ford Distillery in Texas. The distillery utilizes vapor infusion, a process that concentrates botanical flavors, resulting in a uniquely intense and complex spirit. This method produces a dry gin with prominent citrus notes favored by bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts seeking a refined English style.

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Is Fords Gin actually made in Texas?

Fords Gin is best known as a London Dry style gin created by Simon Ford with Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers in London. Some catalog descriptions mention Texas, but the widely cited production story ties the gin to Thames Distillers and a bartender-focused launch in 2012.

What botanicals are in Fords Gin?

Fords Gin uses a classic citrus-forward London Dry profile with botanicals such as juniper, coriander seed, angelica, orris, cassia, jasmine, grapefruit, lemon, and bitter orange. The botanical list is printed on the bottle, which was designed for working bartenders.

Why do bartenders use Fords Gin in cocktails?

It is bottled at 45% ABV, which helps it hold up in drinks like a Martini, Negroni, or Tom Collins. The bottle also has measurement markings and an easy-grip shape, details aimed at bar service.

How does Fords Gin differ from Hendrick's or Tanqueray?

Fords is closer to a classic London Dry cocktail gin, while Hendrick's is known for cucumber and rose and Tanqueray is a more juniper-forward legacy brand. Fords launched in the modern craft-cocktail era, whereas Tanqueray dates back to the 19th century.

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