Simon Ford of The 86 Company developed this gin with Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers. It is flavoured with 9 botanicals (juniper, coriander seeds...
I find Ford’s Gin fruitier than Bombay Sapphire, yet something in its structure feels absent — as if the spirit were holding back a layer it could reveal but chooses not to. It’s an underrated, reliable gin, competent in its clarity, but never fully committing to excellence. The 45% ABV is mild and doesn't have a strong odor.