Episode 25 - Legacy
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If the Big 4 of metal and the Big 4 of classical music had a kindred spirit in London Dry Gin’s Big 4, then Gordon's London Dry Gin would take up its rightful position with Greenall’s Original London Dry Gin, Beefeater London Dry Gin and Tanqueray London Dry Gin
Such is its legacy and heritage, people still consume Gordon’s all over the world today; its distinctive packaging, colour scheme, the boar, the bottle shape – albeit altered over the years – are design elements that conspire to make it one of the world’s most recognisable gin brands.
Developed and produced by Scotsman Alexander Gordon in 1769 at a Southwark distillery, production relocated to Clerkenwell in 1786.
In 1898 Gordon & Co. amalgamated with Charles Tanqueray & Co. to form Tanqueray Gordon & Co. In 1987, I received the opportunity to join the Tanqueray Gordon & Co Gordon’s Gin narrative myself, appointed by another visionary Scotsman named Grainger Hannah, as an assistant distiller in Auckland, New Zealand.
Suffice to say, I will always have a soft spot for both Gordon’s Gin and Tanqueray Gin because of this rare appointment, and a genuine interest in history.
More than 30 years on from those heady days in New Zealand, it’s clear that our team did the right things at the right time for all the right reasons. It was great to play a modest part in a remarkable story of heritage, guardianship and legacy that endures today.
But how will this giant of the gin world fare in one of the toughest but fairest all-round assessments there is?
Join myself, @nisholay and @antipodeanharpie as we put the most classic London Dry Gin of them all, through its paces neat, with tonic, as a Martini, and as a Southside
The podcast invites you to check out the Antipodean Harpie’s Gin Cocktail choice for an absolutely delicious way to serve Gordon’s London Dry Gin. A modern twist on a fantastic story, perfect for the warmer months.
Be bold. Enjoy yourself. Let’s creative a new gin narrative.
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Host: Marcel Thompson
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Guest contributors: @nisholay, @antipodeanharpie
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Still Magic
Hosted by award winning gin distiller and educator Marcel Thompson, the Still Magic podcast provides insights concerning gin making, gin producing, gin distilling, gin manufacturing, gin commercialising, gin tasting, gin drinking gin steeping and everything else in between.
Each podcast episode brings gin's centuries-long history to life in a contemporary setting, season by season. This includes assessing an array of different gins in efforts to determine what makes a great gin.
Local and international distillers share their insights as well. You'll receive a rare glimpse into the energy, passion, and desire that manifests itself as wonderful products people enjoy worldwide.
Collective experiences from episode guests will show that the following principles are as applicable to a gin making journey as any other new, exciting, or challenging endeavour
- Simplicity is best;
- Less is more;
- Inexperience is no barrier to success.
Be bold. Enjoy yourselves. Let's create the next gin narrative...