Review: Sipsmith London Dry Gin
Sipsmith London Dry Gin was launched in 2009 by Sam Glasworthy, Fairfax Hall, and Jared Brown. When they opened their distillery it was the first traditional copper distillery to open in London since 1820. Sipsmith Gin is crafted from a wheat spirit base. Ten botanicals including Macedonian Juniper Berries, Bulgarian Coriander Seed, French Angelica Root, Spanish Licorice Root, Italian Orris Root, Spanish Ground Almond, Madagascar Cinnamon, Seville Orange Peel, Spanish Lemon Peel, and Chinese Cassia Bark are macerated in the wheat spirit base for 14 hours. The spirit is than distilled in one of three custom Christian Carl stills made in Germany. They started with one 300 liter still they named Prudence and as their business grew they added a second 300 liter still they named Patience. They have since added a 1500 liter still to keep up with demand. Her name is Constance. Read more 
Review: Fords Gin
Fords Gin is a collaboration between 8th generation Master Distiller Charles Maxwell and gin expert Simon Ford. It is one of several spirits created by Simon Ford and his 86 Co. Brand. It is the only one that bears his name. 86 Co. was acquired by Brown-Foreman the owner of several brands including Jack Daniels, Woodford Reserve, and Herradura Tequila June 2019. Ford Gin was launched in 2012. Fords Gin starts with a neutral spirit base that is steeped for 15 hours with nine precisely measured botanicals. Those botanicals include 49.5% Italian Juniper, 30.5% Romanian Coriander, 3.2% Spanish Lemon, 3.2% Haitian/Moroccan Bitter Orange, 3.2% Chinese Jasmine, 3.2% Polish Angelica, 3.2% Turkish Grapefruit, 2% Italian/Moroccan Orris, 2% Indonesian Cassia. Once steeped the spirit is distilled for five hours in two 500 liter stills custom built by John Dore at Thames Distillery in London. Each produce a 200 liter batch. After distillation the gin is shipped to Mendocino County California where the gin is cut with local spring water and bottled at 90 proof. Read more