Fords Gin
| Formed: | 2013 |
| Address: | 850 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40210 USA |
| Telephone: | +1 877-819-4280 |
| Website: | https://www.fordsgin.com |
| Email: | info@fordsgin.com |
Working in the world of spirits for over 20 years, founder Simon Ford realised that the ultimate cocktail gin did not exist.
He set out to change this with the leaders of the craft cocktail movement – a small band of bartenders, distillers and professional drinkers.
After various versions of a recipe, it was on attempt #83 that they cracked the code for Fords Gin. Today, the same blend of nine botanicals is heralded as The Cocktail Gin.
Fords Gin was born on the back of a cocktail napkin—an inspired plan to create a spirit that works with all of the classic gin cocktails.
It’s flavour profile was reverse-engineered by mapping the key ingredients of classic cocktails and matching them to botanicals, resulting in a perfectly balanced blend of 9 botanicals from around the globe and it is a versatile, modern take on the classic London Dry style of gin ideal for just about any gin cocktail.
Distilled at Thames Distillers, Fords Gin is a collaboration between 11th generation Master Distiller Charles Maxwell and Simon Ford.
Fords Gin brands
Fords Gin Officers’ Reserve
Over-proof gin was traditionally reserved for the officers of the British Royal Navy, and was virtually always stored in casks. Characteristics from the barrel undoubtedly would have imparted to the Read More
Further information
Thames Distillery
Thames Distillers, headed up by George, Eloise and industry legend Charles Maxwell continue to providing a confidential and independent service supplying alcoholic drinks, miniatures and standard spirits, specialising in gin. They can handle all elements of the production of your product and specialise in distillation, flavouring, packaging and will be able to assist you with all stages of your product's Read more
Charles Maxwell, Thames Distillers
Why distilling is still thrilling after 45 years As a young boy, Charles Maxwell wanted to be the next Jackie Stewart and become Formula 1 racing world champion. When a test session around the track at Brands Hatch proved that might not be his true calling, he turned his attention – via five years in accountancy – to being the Read more