Bellringer London Dry Gin 750ml

Bellringer proves a genuinely useful point about the London Dry category: while many drinkers assume the style is defined by geography, a London Dry Gin doesn't actually have to be made in London itself. Bellringer follows the traditional London Dry recipe and classic batch distillation method with real fidelity, and its results back up that claim directly — a Double Gold Medal at the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, one of the industry's most respected judging events, alongside an 85-point score from Tastings.com.

The gin is produced by Frank-Lin Distillers Products, LTD., a company in continuous operation since Prohibition's repeal in 1933, founded in its current form by Frank Maestri in 1966. Botanicals are introduced in carefully measured quantities into fine-quality grain neutral spirit, then re-distilled using traditional batch distillation techniques for maximum smoothness, and bottled at export strength — a robust 47.2% ABV / 94.4 proof, considerably higher than most standard 80-proof gins on the shelf.

BottleBuzz's tasting notes describe a medium-bodied spirit with fragrant juniper notes dancing on the nose, developing into a vibrant, refreshing palate with delightful citrus undertones, closing on a warm finish with a lingering peppery hint — "truly a testament to quality and craftsmanship," as the retailer puts it, adding that its "unremarkable initial tasting experience quickly transforms into a celebration of clean and pure botanical flavors." CaskCartel's own tasting note describes a somewhat different, genevaesque profile — medium-bodied, soft, slightly sweet and spicy, with a nose the brand calls simply "juniper aroma," a slightly sweet and spicy palate, closing clean and dry. Whichever specific character shows up in your glass, this is a genuinely well-made, award-winning London Dry Gin, and at a notably accessible price point — Wooden Cork estimates a single shot costs roughly 48% less than the average gin on the market. A customer review at Goody Goody Liquor captures the appeal simply: "not a bad gin. Real smooth on a few rocks. Also great with tonic water. Just plain mellow sipping!"

Origins & Craftsmanship

Bellringer London Dry Gin is produced by Frank-Lin Distillers Products, LTD., a company that has operated continuously since the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, and which was founded in its modern form by Frank Maestri in 1966. Under his leadership, the company built a reputation for steady, continual growth, producing a range of spirits including Bellringer.

The gin follows the traditional London Dry Gin recipe, with carefully measured quantities of botanicals introduced into fine-quality grain neutral alcohol before the spirit is re-distilled using classic batch distillation techniques for maximum smoothness. Bottled at export strength — 47.2% ABV / 94.4 proof.

Critics Reviews

Double Gold Medal — San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2010

Tastings.com — 85/100 (July 27, 2010)

Tasting Profile

Nose
Fragrant juniper notes lead, dancing on the nose alongside a genuinely soft, slightly sweet undertone.

Palate
Vibrant and refreshing, with delightful citrus undertones lifting the palate. Some tastings find a slightly sweet and spicy character underlying the classic juniper base.

Finish
Warm, closing with a lingering peppery hint that invites contemplation. Independently, some tastings find the finish cleaner and drier — genuinely smooth either way.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Suggestions

Gin & Tonic — genuinely well-regarded by customers as an excellent, easy serve.

Classic Martini
2.5 oz Bellringer London Dry Gin · dry vermouth to taste · lemon twist or olive.

On the Rocks — smooth and mellow enough for straightforward sipping.