When asked, “What was the first gin that you tried?” many gin fans will probably answer, “Gordon’s” (that, or they can’t remember!). Available in more than 180 countries across the world, this institution of the gin world celebrates its 250th birthday in 2019.
HOW DID IT ALL START?
The House of Gordon was founded by Alexander Gordon of Scotland in 1769. Gordon began distilling gin in Goswell Street (now Goswell Road) in Clerkenwell, North London – an area known for its pure spring water and close proximity to London’s grain mills.
In the same year, Alexander married Susanna Osborne, the daughter of William Osborne, a linen draper, ship owner and friend of Alexander’s step-father, Capt. Charles Mackie. Susanna continued to be involved in the running of business after Alexander’s death…