The London No. 1 Sherry Cask Gin
The London No. 1 Sherry Cask Gin takes the brand's signature 12-botanical Original Blue gin and rests it for around three months in Jerez — in American oak casks that previously held Tío Pepe fino sherry for more than ten years. The result is a pale-gold, 43% ABV, 700mL gin with juniper at its core and a soft, vinous sherry depth on top — a limited edition of roughly 5,000 bottles a year. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 700mL
- Base: The London No.1 Original Blue — triple-distilled in copper stills, 12 botanicals (juniper, bergamot, citrus peel, liquorice…)
- Finish: ~3 months in ex-Tío Pepe fino sherry casks, Jerez
- Distiller: Charles Maxwell, London — for González Byass
- Edition: limited — ~5,000 bottles per year
Blue Gin, Sherry Gold
The London No.1 made its name as the original "blue" gin — the jewel-toned flagship of a historic sherry house's London project. The Sherry Cask edition closes the circle: the finished gin travels to Jerez and sleeps in the very casks that shaped Tío Pepe, the world's great fino, for a decade or more. The wood gives it a pale golden colour, soft oak and a subtle fino salinity that makes it drink like a bridge between gin and amontillado. Awarded 93 points at the IWSC 2024. Explore more gin, browse The London No. 1, or compare cask-rested gins in the store's barrel-aged gin shelf.
Tasting Notes
Per the producer: pleasant, fragrant — juniper and mixed botanicals with a subtle touch of wood and vinous sensations; smooth, elegant and complex, with well-integrated alcohol and wood; long, velvety finish. IWSC judges found it rich and complex, with nutty integrated oak, truffle and pine, plus a pleasing floral sweetness.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on the rocks to taste the sherry effect — or in a Spanish-style Gin Tonic with lots of ice, citrus and a bay leaf. Also built for a sherry-forward Negroni.
Frequently Asked Questions
What casks are used for The London No.1 Sherry Cask Gin?
American oak casks in Jerez that held Tío Pepe fino sherry for more than ten years — about three months of resting.
What is the ABV of The London No.1 Sherry Cask Gin?
43% (86 proof).
Is The London No.1 Sherry Cask Gin limited?
Yes — roughly 5,000 bottles are released per year.
Jerez meets London in one pale-gold bottle — order The London No. 1 Sherry Cask Gin online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.