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Gin Sampler Gift Set

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The Gin Sampler Gift Set is the perfect gift for the gin enthusiast! Boasting 6 different top shelf gins, the recipient will discover a top-notch selection of the world's best gins, including the likes of Bombay, Tanqueray , and more. 

Contents Include:

- 6x Top Shelf Gin Mini Bottles (50ml each) including:  Bombay Sapphire Gin, Tanqueray Gin, Hoffland, Seagrams, Praire and Hendricks*  - Gift Card with Your Personal Message - Themed Gift Box of Your Choice

*Brands may change based on availability. 

How much does it cost to send my Gin Sampler Gift Set ?

Ground Shipping (1-5 Business Days) -  $12

Express Shipping is also available. Rates vary by location and can be viewed at checkout.

Someone   21 years of age or older   must purchase and receive this Gin Sampler Gift Set . An Adult Signature is Required Upon Delivery.  

Even with busy schedules, we have several delivery options that will ensure your gift is delivered. Review our   Beer and Spirits Gift Delivery page   for more details.

What is included with my Gin Sampler Gift Set?

The Gin Sampler Gift Set includes 6 top shelf 50ml bottles of  spirits  all delivered in a themed gift box of your choice complete with your personal gift message. 

Can I send a personal message with my  Gin Sampler Gift Set ?

Yes! When you proceed to checkout, there is a box which allows you to add a personal message to your  Gin Sampler   Gift Set. 

When will my  Gin Sampler Gift Set   be shipped?

Gin Sampler Gift Set orders placed by 3PM EST on business days Monday through Friday will be shipped out the same day. Orders placed after 3PM EST on business days will be shipped the next business day. 

An email notification as well as tracking information will be provided after your order has been shipped. 

Need delivery on a special date?  Enter your preferred delivery date in the 'Future Ship Date/Delivery Instruction's' box at checkout and we will ship accordingly. How long will it take to deliver my  Gin Sampler Gift Set   and when will it get there?

We only use reliable and speedy shipping carriers. 99.8% of the time your package will be delivered within the time frames outlined on the map on our   shipping information   page. If you need to schedule a future delivery, no problem! Just add your gift basket to the cart and then under shipping instructions, indicate a future delivery date and we will schedule shipping accordingly. (Although our shipping carriers are very reliable, we cannot guarantee ground shipping dates due to circumstances outside of our control like acts of god. Express shipping options are available which guarantee that your package will arrive on time.)

Does someone need to be present when my  Gin Sampler Gift Set   is delivered?

Yes. Someone 21 or older will need to present a valid photo ID upon delivery of all Gin Sampler Gift Sets. 

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Gin Gin Gin Art Print

Deck the halls with mod gin art. 

doyourgin Gin Making Kit

For the gin drinker who's looking to mix up their G&T routine, this set allows them to infuse their own with a blend of unique botanicals that will help them explore new flavors and craft their own perfect cocktail. 

Gin: A Global History

A true connoisseur will appreciate this history of their favorite spirit—just what they need to accompany their afterwork drink.

Highclere Castle Gin

What better gift for the gin-loving Downton Abbey fan than a bottle made from botanicals from Highclere Castle, the real life counterpart to the fictional Downton. 

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Barrel Aged Dirty Martini Elixir

Your dirty martinis deserve better than any old jarred brine. This mixer is aged in barrels with California olives and then triple filtered for a clean, crisp look and taste. 

Riedel Nick & Nora Cocktail Glass

Named for Dashiell Hammet's hard-drinking detective couple Nick and Nora Charles, this dainty 4 oz stemware is ideal for a classic gin rickey and a far less spill-prone martini. 

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HearthandHeritage Gin & Tonic Lip Balm

Just because it's not happy hour yet doesn't mean you can't enjoy a G&T.  

Monday Zero Alcohol Gin

Going booze-free doesn't have to mean giving up their favorite flavors. Just swap in this aromatic, non-alcoholic concoction for a taste of gin, without the alcohol kick. 

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DIY Tonic Water Kit

DIY types will love this kit that lets them develop the flavor profile for their ideal homemade tonic water. 

Gin Glorious Gin: How Mother's Ruin Became the Spirit of London

The British have a special bond with gin. This history explores the rise of this simple spirit to become queen of the London drinking scene. 

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin

Distilled with 47 different botanicals, from lingonberries and citrus peel to Indian spices, this German-born gin is a unique twist on the London Dry gin palette. 

W&P Craft Cocktail Kit, Gin and Tonic

This kit of TSA-approved sized cocktail essentials provide just what you need to mix up a pro-quality G&T at 30,000 feet—or anywhere else your travels might take you. 

Q Drinks Spectacular Tonic Water, pack of 6

This artisan tonic is intensely carbonated to help make your gin blend truly shine. 

Martini Art Print

For the home bartender who has opinions about putting vodka in a martini. 

Octopus Publishing Group Sip: 100 Gin Cocktails

The serious sipper will love this compendium of picture-perfect blends for 3-ingredients gin cocktails—because sometimes it's best to keep things simple. 

Nolet’s Reserve Dry Gin

When it comes to an elegant reserve blend worthy of sipping, gin isn't always the first spirit that jumps to mind. This flavor-forward gin with notes of saffron and verbena make a strong case for why it should be.

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Infused Cocktail Ice Cubes

Low effort, but high impact, these flavorful ice cubes are designed to create a perfect cocktail with nothing but a shot of your favorite liquor. For gin lovers, the negroni-esque The Oliver is an ideal option. 

The Gin Shop Canvas

This old school print will add a preppy touch to any home bar. 

Tokyomilk Gin & Rosewater No. 12 Parfum

With notes of citrus, rosewood, mimosa, mandarin, and of course gin, this perfume is just the thing for gin lovers who prefer to keep things subtle.  

Classic Tonic Variety Pack (Set of 3)

Broaden their gin horizons with these uncommon tonic syrups (in Classic, Rosemary and Cucumber, and Celery flavors) so that experiment with the perfect pairings. 

Lauren Hubbard is a freelance writer and Town & Country contributor who covers beauty, shopping, entertainment, travel, home decor, wine, and cocktails.

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The best gin gift sets for any budget

by Euan Harris | 23 Oct 2021

The best gifts for gin lovers

Whether you’re looking for mini tasting sets, luxury gin gifts, or something in between, you’ll find the perfect gift for gin lovers below. With sets for a range of budgets, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

Looking for an individual bottle to impress? Check out my list of the most beautiful gin bottles .

None of the brands featured had any influence over this post and were all independently selected by From the Gin Shelf.

From the Gin Shelf has previously worked with some of the brands. Where there have been previous relationships, this is noted next to each brand, below.

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The best gin gift sets under £15

The Lakes Gin Collection 3 x 5cl Gift Pack

Previous collaboration

At around £15, this beautifully presented pack is great value and contains 3 gin miniatures from The Lakes Distillery Range:

• 1 x 5cl The Lakes Gin ( read my review )
• 1 x 5cl The Lakes Pink Grapefruit Gin ( read my review )
• 1 x 5cl The Lakes Elderflower Gin Liqueur

Available from:

• The Lakes Distillery Online Store
• Spirits Kiosk
• Master of Malt

Rock Rose Gin Miniature Pack

Rock Rose Gin is one of Scotland’s best distilleries in my opinion, with a wonderful range of expressions. This tasting pack is a great way to get to know their core range and features:

• 1 x 5cl Rock Rose Gin
• 1 x 5cl Pink Grapefruit Old Tom
• 1 x 5cl Navy Strength

As well as this pack, you can also get a miniature set of their four seasonal gins for £20.

Available from

• Dunnet Bay Distillers

Mackintosh Gin Miniature Set

Since launching in 2018, Mackintosh Gin have earned themselves a cult following. This is, in part, because of the Mackintosh family’s wonderful personalities – but also because their gins are stunning!

Now you can get to know the Mackintosh Gin range with their miniature pack, featuring all three of their expressions:

• 1 x 5cl Mackintosh London Dry Gin ( read my review )
• 1 x 5cl Mackintosh Old Tom Gin
• 1 x 5cl Mackintosh Mariner Strength Gin (Navy Strength)
• Mackintosh Gin

The best gin gift sets under £20

Inverroche miniature trio taster pack

Price: About £16

Looking for something a bit different then these Inverroche miniatures could be the perfect gift. One of South Africa’s best-known distilleries, Inverroche has created three wonderful expressions which celebrate the f ynbos (plants) of the Cape Floral Kingdom – recognised by UNESCO as “one of most special places for plants in the world,” due to its incredible biodiversity.

Each gin uses different fynbos and the pack contains 3x5cl miniatures:

• Gin Amber , featuring fynbos from the coast. Rich and aromatic, it takes its name from its colour
• Gin Classic , which celebrates the fynbos of the lowland region. Described as crispy and zesty
• Gin Verdant , a more floral expression which infuses fynbos of the Kingdom’s mountainous terrain

Mermaid Miniature Gift Pack

Price: £16.50

One of the nicest bottles you’ll see is also available as a miniature in this gift pack from Isle of Wight Distillery. Featuring the original Mermaid Gin and Mermaid Pink Gin ( read my review ), as well as Mermaid Salt Vodka, it’s a great value gin set that’s sure to please!

Fancy gifting a full bottle? The distillery also has a full-sized set complete with two copa glasses . Priced at £62.50.

• Isle of Wight Distillery

Biggar Gin Miniature Triple Pack Gift Set

This miniature set from Biggar Gin makes a wonderful gift. The Biggar Gin Co. is one of my favourite Scottish distilleries and each of these gins is a joy to the taste buds!

The set contains:

• 1 x 5cl bottle of Original Recipe Biggar Gin
• 1 x 5cl bottle of our limited edition Clyde Valley Plum Recipe full strength gin
• 1 x 5cl bottle of Biggar Strength (their Navy Strength gin)
• The Biggar Gin Co.

The best gin gift sets under £25

Tarquin’s Gin Miniatures – 4 x 5cl

Price: about £22

There are few distilleries with a range as diverse and as high quality as Tarquin’s Gin. This tasting pack is a great introduction to their expressions featuring 4 x 5cl bottles:

• Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin
• Tarquin’s Rhubarb & Raspberry Gin
• Tarquin’s British Blackberry Gin
• Tarquin’s Strawberry & Lime Gin

Tappers Gin – The Art of Gin Tasting Experience

A brilliant gift for any gin lover, The Art of Gin Tasting Experience from Tappers Gin features their two signature gins, Darkside and Brightside. The two gins are made using the same botanical recipe, but with different production methods – cold-compounded (Darkside) and distilled (Brightside),

The pack contains a paired mixer plus two 100ml bottles of each gin, as well as a recording of a live event with chef Simon Rimmer, discussing the production methods and tasting notes behind the two gins.

• Tappers Gin

The best gin gift sets under £30

Fishers Gin Mini Distillery Serve

“If you have 100 gins on the table, tasting each blind – you’ll know when you hit Fishers,” gin expert, Oliver Ward, told me . And having tried it, I’d certainly not argue with that. A herbacious gin with a taste of the sea, it’s a nod to their coastal home of Aldeburgh.

The set contains all you need for the perfect Fishers Gin serve:

• 20cl Fishers Original Gin
• Fishers Enamel Mugs
• Two Indian Tonics
• Giant Ice Cube Tray
• Dehydrated orange pouch

Also available as with a full 70cl bottle for £60.

Only Available from

• Fishers Gin

A Taste of Scottish Gin

Previous relationship

A great way to explore Scottish gin, The Gin Cooperative have put together four tasting packs, each with 5 x 5cl bottles.

Available from The Gin Cooperative

• Pack 1 : Glaswegin / Badachro Gin / Rock Rose Grapefruit Old Tom / The Teasmith Original Gin / Shoogle Scottish Dry Gin
• Pack 2 : Biggar Gin / Gin Bothy Gunshot Infused Gin / Ellis No.5 Lemon Gin / Eight Lands Organic Speyside Gin / Pickering’s Gin
• Pack 3 : Isle of Raasay Hebridean Gin / Darnley’s Spiced Gin / Crossbill Scottish Dry Gin / 1881 Pavilion Pink Gin / Cairngorm Scottish Highland Gin
• Pack 4 : Devil’s Staircase Gin / Lind & Lime Gin / Esker Gold Gin / Misty Isle Gin / McLean’s Something Blue Gin

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HRAFN GIN Voyager gift set

Send your lucky recipient on a voyage of discovery with this tasting set from HRAFN Gin. Founded by two brothers with a love of Norse mythology – and Scottish whisky – Callum and Peter Sim have created a wonderful range of expressions.

You can delight your friend or family member with a set of four of their gins. Thoughts & Memory and Valhalla are sister expressions with a delightful flavour journey, both featuring the signature botanical of mandarin. Valkyrie’s signature botanical is the unusual citrus fruit Jara, and it’s this gin which also forms the ‘base’ for their pink expression, Cranachan – a take on their granny’s favourite Scottish dessert – and features botanicals including fresh raspberries, new make malt spirit, oats and Deeside honey.

The pack contains:

• 1 x 10cl HRAFN Gin Valhalla ( read my review )
• 1 x 10cl HRAFN Gin Thought & Memory
• 1 x 10cl HRAFN GIN Valkyrie ( read my review )
• 1 x 10cl HRAFN GIN Cranachan ( read my review )

Only Available from:

Bullards Gift Hampers

Price: £65 – £85

The wonderful Bullards distillery offers a range of gift hampers featuring their range of gins including their flagship London Dry, Old Tom, Strawberry & Black Pepper, and Coastal.

As well as the bumper Picnic Hamper (£85), the distillery offers hampers to create various cocktails such as their Foraged Bramble Hamper or Negroni Hamper. The cocktail hamper sets are all priced at £65.

Read my review of Bullard’s Old Tom Gin .

• Bullards Spirits

‘Silent Pool Distillers Luxury Gift Box

Price: About £78

As well as the stunning bottle, this Silent Pool gift set comes in a luxurious gift box. Complete with two matching glass tumblers, a jigger and pourer, it’s definitely one with ‘wow’ factor.

A wonderful English gin, made with 24 botanicals including lavender and chamomile, Silent Pool is a great gin for newcomers to the category and connoisseurs alike.

If this is a bit on the pricey side for you, there are also a range of cheaper gift alternatives.

• Silent Pool Distillers

• Chapel Down Bacchus Gin & Bartender gift set

A premium gin gift set from English wine and spirit maker, Chapel Down. Choose a cocktail set featuring one of two gins for the gin lover in your life – Bacchus Gin or Pinot Noir Gin. The gins are distilled using Bacchus and Pinot Noir grape skins from the Chapel Down vineyard, respectively, giving a wonderful fruity profile to the gin.

The bottles themselves are a thing of beauty paying homage to their heritage with the top half shaped like a wine bottle, while the bottom mirrors a cut crystal cocktail shaker.

Available from Chapel Down

• Chapel Down Pinot Noir Gin & Bartender Gift Set

Isle of Harris Gin gift sets

Price: £70 – £90

For me, Isle of Harris Gin comes in the most beautiful packaging . In fact, it’s one of my favourite gins full-stop. It’s no surprise then, that the gin is highly giftable.

However, Isle of Harris Distillers don’t simply rely on the beauty of the bottle. and the gift boxes were given a makeover in 2021. To keep consistency with the glass inside, the box features flecks of copper and sugar kelp, as well as subtle contours embossed on the box, reminiscent of the iconic bottle.

A lot of thought has also gone into the unboxing experience. Each layer reveals more information about the distillery, island and botanicals used in Isle of Harris Gin.

To top it off, the glassware is exceptional and you can now choose from lowball, highball and copa glasses – the latter of which are new for 2021.

Read my review of Isle of Harris Gin .

Only available from Isle of Harris Gin

• Isle of Harris Gin online shop

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HH Bespoke Gin

This refreshing gin from renowned clothing producer Harlem Haberdashery is a dry style perfect for fans of juniper.

On The Rocks Set

A fun substitute for ice cubes, these pretty granite disks can be frozen and dropped into your glass.

Gin & Tonic Chopping Board

This hilarious board speaks the truth.

IfTheSockFitz Funny Socks

Obey the socks and get them a G&T.

Uncommon Goods Gin Making Kit

Make your own custom gin!

Perfect for a kitchen or over a bar cart!

Estelle Colored Glass Rocks Glass (Set of 6)

Fans of gin on the rocks will love this gorgeous glass.

GINdependent Woman Personalised T-shirt

A perfect t-shirt to wear while sipping a few G&Ts.

The Hills Felt Green That Evening Serving Tray

Serve up a round of gin drinks via this gorgeous serving tray.

Pink Gin & Tonic Glass Necklace

For the kind of person who likes to wear their love of gin on their sleeve. Er, neck.

Tanqueray London Dry Gin

If you're looking for something straightforward, a bottle of Tanqueray is a solid choice.

Pacific Pickle Works Pickles Under The Ginfluence

Um, is there anything we LOVE more than pickles and gin? I think not!

Bombay Sapphire East

Make sure their bar cart is always stocked.

You won't worry about spilling a little gin with this adorable tea towel.

Emergency Gin Keyring

Okay, so it's not really full of gin but it's a fun stocking stuffer you can actually carry around without a worry.

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Ah beautiful, botanical gin – fueling mamas through the year long before distance learning was even a thing!

For many, this iconic cocktail isn’t just a drink; it’s an experience, a sensory delight, and an embodiment of a laid-back lifestyle. If you have a friend, relative, or significant other who adores this effervescent elixir, you might be wondering what gifts could make their G&T sessions even more delightful.

If you appreciate a good gin and tonic as much as we do then get your notepad and pen ready as we guide you through our favourite selection of gifts for the gin connoisseur, from daring new infusions to home décor based around your favourite drop.

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Enjoy 24 days of unique gin blends this December. Each day, a new 3cl sample from distilleries around the world. Ideal for the gin drinker who would love to expand their gin knowledge and tasting experience – warming your way through to Christmas ☺

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Gin Making Kit

The perfect gift for your gin and tonic-lover ready to take on their own tasty creations. This kit helps your home brewer mix their own custom batch and experiment with the delicious infusion blends.

Kit Includes:

• 12 Different Botanical Test Tubes
• Two 12 fl oz. Glass Bottles with Wooden Corks
• Stainless Steel Funnel
• Information/Recipe Guide
• Alcohol NOT included

Image by Vincent & Leon Horst

Gin in a Tin

Gin in a Tin is the perfect letterbox gift for your gin and tonic lover. The beautiful slimline presentation box makes it the perfect gift to send to your loved one, with a choice of two different coloured boxes and blends from the extensive range of gin gifts at Gin in a Tin.

• 4 x 35ml – 40% ABV
• Made and shipped in UK
• Image by Gin in a Tin

Silver-plated drink stirrer

A beautiful, classy and practical gift for the gin and tonic lover, this handcrafted metal-plated stirrer comes in a cute presentation box. Engraved with ‘when life gives you lemons, make a gin & tonic’ on the spoon face, it’s the perfect addition to your home bar.

• Silver-plated brass
• Package 19cm x 4cm
• Image by The Cutlery Commission

Ultimate Gin Making Kit

A time to put your cocktail-making creativity to work. This beautifully presented gin box contains enough ingredients to make up to 10 large bottles of delicious classic gin, colour-changing gin, and pink gin.

Gin and Tonic Gift Set Includes:

• 13 premium botanics
• Rose gold stirring spoon and jigger
• Recipe book
• Ships only in the UK

Image by Vemacity

Hand Painted Gin Glasses

What can we say, simply the perfect gift for the gin lover. With the option to add a miniature, it makes the perfect gin-lover gift.

• Ships within the UK only
• Image The Best Room

Engraved ‘Gym Then Gin’ Reusable Water Bottle

Keep your secret safe all day! Whether it’s for staying hydrated or a sneaky sip, no one will know in this beautiful and elegant reusable metal drinks bottle. Available in a variety of colours and with personalised gift card options to have it delivered to that special someone.

• Ships internationally
• Image by Dust and Things

Zing 72 Premium Gin Gift Set

A gorgeous gift for your gin-loving mama, this premium gift basket from Spirit Smith contains all the essential gin and tonic-making ingredients you need. Premium Fever Tree Tonic, a jigger, pourer, tasty premium snacks and a gorgeous botanical Zing 72 Gin bottle, all beautifully presented in a hamper you can keep and reuse with fairy lights.

• 70cl gin 40%
• Made in the UK
• Image by SpiritSmith

Gin Botanicals Spice Set

A beautifully presented gift box for the gin-lover. Experience 12 fragrant herbs & delicious spices to give your gin that uplifting flavour it deserves. There are a few recipes included, but it really gives your home bar tender the opportunity to experiment and come up with their own botanical masterpieces!

Personalised G&T Chopping board

A wonderful gift for any occasion, this engraved bamboo wood board can be personalised front and back with your own special message. A perfect present for the gin & tonic lover.

• Dimensions 15.3cm x 20cm x 1cm
• Free delivery within UK
• Image GiftsInaJiffy

Gin Cocktails of the World

Sure to brighten up any home bar, a superb worldwide collection of gin-based cocktails to make at home. The perfect room décor for the gin and tonic lover, the archive-quality paper print includes 50 cocktails with ingredients and instructions. NB comes rolled, doesn’t include the frame.

• Available in 18″ x 24″ & 24″ x 36″
• Made in USA – ships internationally
• Image by SKRABEK

Pink Gin Truffles

Love gin AND chocolate – OK, tell me a mama who doesn’t!! This is the perfect combo gift for a gin-lover with a sweet tooth, pink gin combined with white chocolate ganache. Coming in a beautiful gift tube, it’s an ideal stocking stuffer idea.

• 150g – includes 4% ABV
• Made in UK – ships internationally
• Image by the Brown Box Gift Company

Gin Coasters  

An elegant and stylish touch for the gin-lovers living room, these stylish coasters are made from walnut veneered mdf. Ordered individually so you can package up as many as you need for one gift.

• Product is 8mm thick
• Delivery free in 1 week (UK only)
• Image GiftsAllMappedOut

Colour Changing Gin Kit

Add some incredible colour to your next gin-drinking experience with this magical colour-changing kit! Sure to wow at your next party, this kit contains enough ingredients to colour change 5 x 500ml bottles. Watch it turn blue with your gin; then as you add your tonic, the concoction will turn pink!

• Box set includes an empty bottle with cork, funnel and colour changing kit.
• Image by All Things Brighton Beautiful

Emergency Gin Keyring

This cute-as-can-be keyring is the perfect stocking stuffer for the gin lover. A small little something to give you a daily smile – I’m not sure we’ll be drinking it, but just the thought of this one in your pocket might brighten your day!

• Product is 3.5cm long
• Delivery charge (UK only)
• Image Whisperwingwoodgifts

Gin & Tonic Earrings

A beautiful and delicate addition for the gin fanatic. Made from recycled tonic bottles, creative artist Kathleen Plate has created these fetching jewellery pieces reflecting both tranquillity and contemporary edginess in a timeless piece, likely to last much longer than your next G&T! A true talking point and a nod to your favourite beverage while still looking classy.

• Made from silver & recycled glass
• Ships internationally from the US

{May Contain Gin Ladies Jumper}

A fun and loveable gift that your gin-loving friend will be proud to wear! With ribbed cuffs and waistband, this jumper offers a comfortable fit and a super soft fleece lining (Made from 50% Polyester, 37.5% Combed and ringspun cotton, 12.5% Rayon)

• Sizes S to XL
• Image by Precious Little Plum

MONDAY Zero Alcohol Gin

OK, bear with us! Non-alcoholic spirit drinks have come a long way over the past decade. If your gin-lover is pregnant, on a health kick or looking to change habits for good, Monday Zero Alcohol gin is a good place to start. Replicating those botanical flavours gin is famous for, simply substitute for regular gin in all your favourite gin cocktail recipes .

• No carbs, no sugar, no alcohol, vegan
• Made in southern California by Monday Gin

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Best Christmas Gifts for Gin Lovers 2021

Christmas is our favourite time of the year, and luckily for us, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to the vast array of gin related gifts available to buy online.

If you have any gin lovers to buy for this Christmas, why not treat them to something extra special, instead of playing it safe with another bottle of their favourite gin brand.

We’ve put together a helpful guide showcasing the Best Gifts for Gin Lovers this Christmas – ranging from gin miniature sets and full-sized bottles with matching branded glasses to a fascinating book on the history of gin and a fun “Gin o’clock” frame clock. We’ve tried to include something for everyone!

1. Tanqueray Blackcurrant Royale Gin, Amazon

This delightful tipple from Tanqueray is a mix of blackcurrants, vanilla and exotic floral notes of black orchid. Perfect for the festive season, the flavour is rich and fruity, with subtle sweet notes from the vanilla and floral tones on the finish – all balanced by the four classic London Dry botanicals.

2. The Lakes Gin Miniature Gin Gift Set, Amazon

You can’t go wrong with a miniature gin gift set, and this selection of The Lakes Gin will not disappoint! The set includes 3 x 5cl bottles of the bestselling gins and liqueurs from The Lakes Distillery: The Lakes Gin, The Lakes Pink Grapefruit Gin and The Lakes Elderflower Gin Liqueur. These exquisite gins are distilled using only a select few botanicals, achieving flavour precision that comes through crystal clear on the palate.

Price: £17.63

3. ‘Gin Glorious Gin: How Mother’s Ruin Became the Spirit of London’ by Olivia Williams, Amazon

Whether you’re a gin enthusiast or just have an interest in London history, this fascinating read will take you through the cultural history of the Georgian city via its most iconic drink, spanning three centuries right up to the Ginnaissance of the 2010s. Written by Olivia Williams, this engaging book is informative, quirky, and full of famous faces.

Price: £9.26

4. No.3 Gin Vesper Martini, Amazon

No. 3 gin have teamed up with world-famous bartender Alessandro Palazzi, of London’s Dukes Bar, to create this ready-to-drink (RTD) version of the classic Vesper Martini cocktail. Made with No.3 London Dry Gin, vodka and vermouth if offers notes of sweet orange, bright citrus, fragrant juniper and a hint of spice on the finish. The result is a cocktail that is as smooth and suave as the iconic spy who named it.

Price: £29.25

5. The Chocolate & Gin Gift Collection, Hotel Chocolat

What could be better than mixing gin with chocolate! This fabulous gift set from Hotel Chocolat features their small-batch Cocoa Gin and a selection of delicious gin-flavoured chocolates. The set contains 2 x 50ml bottles of Cocoa Gin, Gin Truffles, Dark Almonds and Supermilk Batons.

6. Fishers Gin Mug Pack, Harvey Nichols

Beautifully presented, this Fisher Gin Mug Pack contains a 50cl bottle of gin and 2 bespoke enamel mugs. Fishers Gin embodies a passion for nature and research, combining rare old flavours of the English coastline with distilled barley. If your loved one enjoys a martini, this gin will be perfect for them!

7. Gin O Clock Frame Clock, Amazon

If you’re looking for something fun, this fabulous clock would make a perfect gift for any of your stylish gin loving friends! The clock features original vintage cards from a 1930s game (spelling out “Gin o’clock”) and is presented in a box frame – so it can be placed on a shelf or mantlepiece, or hung up on the wall.

8. Whitley Neill Handcrafted Raspberry Gin and Glass Gift Pack, Amazon

This handcrafted gin is produced by award-winning distillers Whitley Neill. Based in London, with heritage dating back to 1762, they make small batch gins of exceptional quality inspired by the very best flavours from around the world. This delicious Raspberry Gin offers a delicate, fruity flavour with lasting citrus and raspberry notes.

Price: £26.99

9. Personalised Birth Flower Gin, Not On The High Street

This gift is sure to put a smile on the receiver’s face this Christmas! Personalise a bottle of gin with the recipient’s name and birth flower, beautifully illustrated by Lisa Angel. For the bottle of gin, you can choose between: House Gin, Norfolk Gin, Granite North Gin, Pinkster Raspberry Gin or Hedgepig Elderflower Gin Liqueur.

10. Snow Globe Gin Liqueur, Amazon

It doesn’t get more festive than this. Presented in the most beautiful glass bottle decorated with a delightful wintry scene, this lovely gin offers a delicious festive blend of zesty orange and warming gingerbread, accompanied by undertones of cinnamon and wintry spices. It even comes with edible 23 carat gold leaf and has a button on the base that turns on the integrated LED light, lighting up the festive scene inside.

Price: £23.45

11. Berkshire Botanical Gin Personalised Signature Gift Set, Not On The High Street

This lovely gift set features a 50cl bottle of Berkshire Botanicals, 2 beautiful heavy gin glasses, 2 metal straw sets and 2 x 150ml premium tonic water cans. For your bottle of Berkshire Botanical Gin, you can choose between: Original Dry Gin, Rhubarb & Raspberry, Dandelion & Burdock, Honey & Orange Blossom or Sloe Gin. The gift comes presented in a high-quality magnetic gift box which can be complimented with a personalised messaged if so wished.

Price: £48.95

12. The Pink Gin Collection, Amazon

If you have any pink gin lovers to buy for this Christmas, this gift would be ideal. The collection features 4 x 5cl bottles of pink gin, including Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin, Edinburgh Gin Plum & Vanilla Liqueur, Gordon’s Pink Gin and Greenall’s Wild Berry Gin.

Price: £15.79

13. Bloom Gin Gift Set, Amazon

If the recipient of your gift enjoys a nice tipple of gin, but prefers a lighter juniper flavour, this gorgeous Bloom Gin Gift Set is sure be a winner! Bloom Gin, created by one of the world’s first female Master Distillers Joanne Moore, offers a distinctive light and floral flavour with notes of chamomile, honeysuckle and pomelo. On the palate it has a very smooth mouth feel with just a touch of sweetness.

Price: £22.99

14. Gin and Tonic Chocolate Truffle Gift Box, Not On The High Street

For anyone who’s a lover of white chocolate, and gin of course, this Gin and Tonic Chocolate Truffle Gift Box will not disappoint. Handmade in London, these unique white chocolate truffles are infused with London Gin and a dash of lemon and cinnamon, to bring out the gin flavour. You’ll even find some popping candy in these lovely chocs.

15. Sipsmith London Mini Trio of Gins, Amazon

If your giftee is not already familiar with Sipsmith Gin, this miniature set is the perfect gift to introduce them to Sipsmith’s fabulous range of flavours. Inside this collection you’ll find 3 x 5cl bottles of Sipsmith gin in the flavours of Lemon Drizzle, Zesty Orange and Original London Dry.

Price: £9.99

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16 Best Gin Gift Sets for Christmas 2023

From Hendrick's to Tarquins, these luxe gift sets are exactly what we want to find under the tree this year

Whether you’re sipping it straight, mixing into a martini , or trying your hand at an elaborate cocktail , our experts have a gin selection for you. And for those on the nice list, you'll also find a selection offering larger bottles and glassware , too.

Prefer a wee dram? Check out our favourite whisky gift sets for 2023 , including Japanese , Irish and Scotch selections.

How we test gin gift sets

Our panel of spirits experts sipped their way through each and every dram in 21 gin gift sets, in search of those that offered maximum flavour in miniature form. Additional points were scored for presentation and overall giftability.

These are the 16 gin gifts that gained their seal of approval...

No. 3 London Dry Gin and Martini Glasses Gift Set

Undeniably luxurious, this classic London Dry comes courtesy of esteemed British wine merchants, Berry Bros & Rudd. Expect clean, crisp citrus at the fore, followed by a big, herbaceous back note (think: juniper, rosemary and thyme).

The accompanying NUDE glasses are of equal pedigree; delicate, tinted glass designed to keep your martini at perfect sipping temperature for longer. Saying that, when the gin is this good, it may not stick around long enough to test that theory.

The Kyoto Distillery Ki No Bi Gin Set

You’re no doubt familiar with Japanese whisky , but the nation is fast becoming known for its gins, too. Infused with yuzu and sansho pepper with a rice spirit base, Ki No Bi gin is unlike anything else we sampled and will prove popular with gin enthusiasts – though you needn’t be an expert to appreciate the smooth-tasting spirit.

Trust us, these frosted glass bottles adorned with kanji script and traditional floral art deserve to sit pride of place on your bar cart .

The Botanist Gin Gift Set with Highball Glass

Given 22 botanicals go into crafting this Scottish craft gin , it should come as no surprise that it won over our expert panel with its complexity and balance.

Flavour-wise, you can expect warming black pepper and herbal freshness (led by gorse, camomile and sweet citrus). The accompanying highball glass – which mirrors the bottle’s etched design – is essential for classic G&T’s and Tom Collins cocktails.

Nio Cocktails Premium Gin Cocktail Box

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of NIO cocktails (which stands for “needs ice only”) at Esquire . Been burned by ready-to-drink cocktails in the past? Fear not, for NIO is all about crafting bar-quality serves with equally premium ingredients.

There are four gin-based gin cocktails to choose from, including a classic negroni (made with Tanqueray and Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino, of course) and a citrussy sour we could drink all festive season and never tire of. If we're being brutally honest, this is one of those gifts we'd prefer to be on the receiving end of.

Hendrick's Hotel Gin & Tea Set Gift

Know someone who’s go-to is always a Hendrick’s ? Of course you do (it’s one of Britain’s best-selling gins, after all). Luckily, this luxe gift set – complete with a teapot and six saucers for kitsch cocktails – will last long after the bottle runs dry.

That Boutique-y Gin Company 12 Dram Collection Tasting Set

This year, we’re swerving the same-old advent calendars in favour of this curated collection from That Boutique-y Gin Company.

Behind each door, you’ll discover a wax sealed dram containing one of the brand’s more adventurous flavours (we’re talking Cold-Brew Coffee, Spit-Roasted Pineapple, and Yuzu and Neroli). A delicious way to discover a new favourite in the build-up to the big day.

Roku Gin Gift Set

By using a medley of Japanese botanicals – including Sakura leaf, yuzu, sencha tea and sansho pepper – Roku has created a truly unique gin.

The rich, rounded mouthfeel here is second to none; we recommend pairing with Yuzu Ocha tonic and fresh ginger to appreciate its complexity.

Edinburgh Gin A Tale of Two Flavours

This year, we’re all about giving gifts that stand the test of time. And while we can’t promise the two bottles of Edinburgh gin (a herbaceous gooseberry and elderflower blend and a spicier rhubarb and ginger offering) will last long, we know the lucky recipient will savour the two classic gin glasses for years to come.

Tarquins Cornish Gin Miniatures Gift Pack

We’re never without a bottle of Tarquin’s original Cornish gin on our bar trolley for our martinis, but if you’re unfamiliar with the brand, then this miniature wax-sealed set is the best place to start.

The standout flavour for our testing panel was the Rhubarb & Raspberry, which reminded them of a classic Sunday crumble. Serve over ice or top with tonic for a fruitier G&T.

Bathtub Gin Flavour Discovery Tasting Set

Turns out, brown paper packages tied up with string are one of our favourite things – well, when it contains five of Bathtub Gin’s award-winning expressions, that is.

The Damson & Bay is destined for fireside sipping in a rocks glass, while the Persian Lime & Orange will bring a new dimension to your Tom Collins this Christmas.

Malfy Italian Gin Miniatures Gift Box Selection

Escapism in liquid form. This line-up of libations from Malfy Gin will transport you to the Amalfi Coast; the bitter Con Limone brings bags of citrussy, sherbet lemon flavour to a classic G&T, while the Con Arancia (which is packed with sun-soaked blood orange) will take your negroni up a notch.

Sipsmith Distillery Gin Gift Set

Forget socks and satsumas this year – this set of Sipsmith gins is exactly what we want to find in our stocking. All the classics are covered (zesty orange, lemon drizzle and classic dry) and, at under £10, we’re bookmarking this as our offering for the dreaded office Secret Santa.

Drinks by the Dram 12 Dram Premium Gin Collection

With this luxurious selection, you can look forward to discovering a wax-sealed dram behind each door. The chosen gins are all killer, no filler, with handpicked spirits from the likes of Kyro, Four Pillars and, our panel’s personal favourite, Conker Spirit Port Barrel, which is gold in the glass and full of bourbon-style spicing.

Elephant Gin Tasting Miniature Pack

This gin set not only looks the part (we’re big fans of the miniature cork stoppers and recommended cocktail serves), but scored highly on its sustainability credentials, too, with 15% of all profits going to support wildlife conservation charities.

Inside, you’ll find three 50cl bottles of the brand’s best-selling spirits, including a sloe gin full of warming cinnamon and black pepper spicing, a London Dry, and an aptly named 57% ABV Elephant Strength. A certified crowd-pleaser.

Isle of Wight Distillery Mermaid Miniatures

Isle of Wight Distillery continues to raise the bar when it comes to creating unique flavoured spirits – without any artificial notes or tell-tale cloying sweetness.

Our pick of the lot? The Mermaid Dry Gin; clean, savoury and with a distinctive coastal lilt, thanks to the addition of rock samphire. Our new go-to for dirty gin martinis.

Masons Gin Gift Set

This miniature set is a great introduction to the multi-award-winning Masons Gin.

Famous for swerving the same old flavours in favour of more break-the-mould tipples, the Yorkshire-born distillery selection includes an English lavender-infused gin (great in a gimlet or gin sling) and a Tea Edition gin which, remarkably, tastes just like a milky Yorkshire brew. Science truly knows no bounds.

Callum is our Food and Drink Testing Manager and has been part of the world of professional catering for 10 years, from cheffing to food manufacturing. While working in manufacturing he specialised in bespoke product and menu development for several start-ups and well-known brands such as Wrap It Up! and HOP Vietnamese. He holds the WSET Level 2 in wine, a Level 3 in spirits and has a particular interest in agave spirits.  

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• York Gin London Dry : All about the perfect balancing of flavours - a smooth, rounded go-to gin that defies fashions and fads. Good Housekeeping Best Gin of the Year, 2023.
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• York Gin Outlaw Navy Strength : A dangerously smooth Navy gin inspired by York villains, Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin. Best English Navy at the World Gin Awards 2021.
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Exclusive to our online store, The Isle of Harris Gin gift presentation provides the perfect way to share our island spirit with others this winter.

A stylish new eco-friendly box carries our Social Distillery marques and message, while the unboxing reveals tasting notes and more on our spirit and story.

Natural paper and recycled card have been embossed with subtle ripples and flecks of copper and Sugar kelp to echo the beautiful bottle inside.

Includes tasting notes and serve information.

45% VOL  | 700ml bottle

Tasting Notes

On the nose.

A well-defined juniper note with pine needles, immediately followed by the fresh citrus notes of bitter orange, lime and grapefruit.  Develops a complex floral note of rose and wallflowers with crushed green herbs, coriander and gooseberry all underpinned by mixed spice.  Sugar Kelp adds to the complexity and richness and gives a dry maritime note.

On The Palate

Refreshing, with good balance between the bitter juniper and pine and the sweet fruit flavours of mango, grapefruit and orange.  A green herb flavour of crushed coriander develops.  Distinctive and smooth with a dry, flinty taste.

On The Finish

Overall a long, clean finish.  As the juniper and citrus fade away, sweet vanilla and black pepper remain with a gentle reminder of the sea.

Ingredients

Made with 9 carefully chosen botanicals:

Outer Hebridean Sugar Kelp seaweed Macedonian Juniper Berries English Coriander Seed Cubebs / Javan Pepper   Bitter Orange Peel   Angelica Root   Cassia Bark   Orris Root   Liquorice Root

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15 best gin gift sets and hampers for 2024

Do they love a G&T? We’ve found the best gin gift sets for every budget

Our expert panel has found the best bundles to please every palate — from sweet and fruity selections to crisp and dry . And with sets starting from just £9.99, they should suit every budget and occasion too.

Best gin gift sets 2024

To ensure only the tastiest gin gifts made it into our round-up, the GHI tried every component, providing detailed tasting notes, picking out highlights and suggesting signature serves.

Alongside the spirits themselves, we’ve also included sets with glassware and additional treats.Looking for something extra special? You'll also find a selection of premium offerings containing full-size bottles of gin. These are our experts' favourites at a glance but scroll on for their full reviews.

Best gin gift set

That boutique-y gin company 12 dram collection tasting set.

Joint runner-up gin gift set

Malfy gin gin tasting set.

Hendrick's Hotel Gin & Tea Set Gift Box

Bathtub Gin Flavour Discovery Tasting Set

Best Japanese gin gift set

Roku gin gift pack with glass.

Elephant Gin Tasting Miniature Pack

Best gin gift under £10

Sipsmith distillery gin gift set.

Best letterbox gin gift

Nio premium gin cocktail box.

Masons Gin Gift Set

That Boutiquey Gin Company Retro Fridge Tasting Set

How we test gin gift sets.

Our expert panel worked their way through each item in 21 gift sets, looking for smooth, easy-drinking gins with well-balanced botanicals. Additional items were judged on flavour and quality, and we also took overall presentation into consideration when scoring.

These are the gin sets and hampers that came out top for gifting for 2024.

Score: 91/100

This generous gin gift set contains 12 x 30ml serves, showcasing the most unique flavours from That Boutique-y Gin Company.

Neatly packaged behind individual advent calendar-style doors, stand-out flavours include the vanilla-flecked cold brew coffee, and the sweet, caramelised spit-roasted pineapple. A great choice for the adventurous gin lover.

Score: 89/100

Allow Malfy to transport you to the sun-dappled Amalfi coast with this four-piece citrus-soaked set. The panel's favourite was the fresh, zingy grapefruit-flavoured Gin Rosa, and the pack also includes the brand’s original gin, punchy lemon, and blood orange versions; the latter of which would make a superb spritz.

Just add creamy burrata, olives and arancini for a true taste of la dolce vita!

Hendrick's Hotel Gin & Tea Set Gift Box

At just under £170, this gift is more of an investment piece; however, alongside the full-size bottle of Hendrick’s iconic cucumber gin, it also contains a branded teapot to mix cocktails in, and six matching cups and saucers to serve them in. The clever box can then be repurposed to create a display case for your tea set.

As delightfully eccentric as the brand itself, we can see this set being passed down from generation to generation. Ideal for fancy G&T parties.

This beautifully packaged set includes plenty of information about each of the five Bathtub flavoured gins within. It’s ideal for discovering new favourite serves, and comes in at under £20, making it excellent value.

The super sweet and spicy Damson & Bay variety proved most popular with the panel.

Score: 88/100

If you're looking for an extra-special gift, treat them to a full-size bottle of craft gin from premium Japanese distiller Roku.

This set contains a unique hexagonal-shaped glass to match the bottle design, while the liquid itself is bursting with cherry blossom and a hint of lemon peel.

Score: 87/100

For a gift with extra feel-good factor, look no further than Elephant Gin’s elegant-tasting trio. It contains three mini bottles of the brand’s ethical spirit, with each bearing the name of one of the 25 elephants currently being fostered.

Our panel loved the premium cork-stoppered bottles and appreciated the well-balanced botanicals within. The rich and warming sloe gin proved to be a highlight, with notes of black pepper and cinnamon.

Score: 83/100

This set of three 50ml bottles from the quintessential London-based gin distillery would make a fantastic gift for those on a budget (or looking for a smaller treat).

With orange, lemon and classic dry gin included in the set, all are fresh tasting and smooth for a top-notch G&T. You can’t say fairer than that for under a tenner!

Proving there’s more to gin cocktails than a splash of tonic , NIO (which stands for “Needs Ice Only”) has created the ultimate letterbox gift containing six serves.

Standouts include the herbaceous negroni, and the sweet and citrussy gimlet, all of which use Tanqueray as the base. And better yet, the brand plants a tree with every purchase — win-win!

Score: 82/100

Our testers were impressed with the range of flavours in this Yorkshire-distilled tasting set, which covered an interesting mix of grown-up classic British flavours (English lavender anyone?), alongside more exotic fruity ingredients such as orange and lime leaf.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Masons Tea Edition was our panel's favourite, tasting just like a milky Yorkshire brew — making it the ideal gift for anyone missing this part of the world.

Score: 81/100

You can always count on That Boutiquey Gin Company to come up with a new weird and wacky flavour, and these have been packaged up in a fun retro-style fridge tin, ready for gifting.

Stand-out flavours include the powerful smoked rosemary, sweet strawberry and balsamic, and spit-roasted pineapple, with its authentic caramelised note. This set is a real winner for those who want to explore more unusual flavours.

No.3 London Dry Gin & Martini Glasses Gift Box

Score: 78/100

Looking to impress? No.3 is a premium, herbaceous gin from Berry Bros & Rudd — aka Britain’s oldest wine merchant — so it deserves a vessel to match.

That’s where NUDE glassware comes in – it has created the perfect martini coupe for this luxurious gift box. Pop it in the freezer before cocktail hour and we’re promised it will keep your drink cooler for longer. Chin-chin!

Roku Sakura Bloom Gin 700ml

With complex aromas of blossom, dried flowers, citrus and herbs, this gin celebrates the annual Hanami “flower viewing” festivals in Japan.

Testers enjoyed the intense woody flavours, featuring black pepper and menthol along with floral notes and hints of citrus. Pair with tonic water or add to a Yuzu Gimlet for a refreshing springtime aperitif.

Isle of Wight Distillery Mermaid Gift Set

Score: 77/100

This gift set includes three mini versions of the striking cut-glass bottles from The Isle of Wight Distillery.

Made with key coastal botanicals, you can expect a clean, salty note throughout, which creates a surprisingly grown-up flavour. The fruity pink gin was still the panel’s favourite, but the classic dry and salt-infused vodka flavours are also well worth a try.

If you've got a little more to spend, this Mermaid Gin Gift Pack (£54.99) contains a full-size bottle of gin and two glasses.

Drinks by the Dram 12 Dram Premium Gin Collection

Score: 74/100

This premium pack offers 12 wax-sealed drams. The exact contents will remain a surprise for the giftee, but it includes a good array of quality brands (think Kyro and Four Pillars ) that will impress the gin connoisseur in your life.

Our testers' favourites included Conker’s port barrel gin with its subtle, sweet spice and Ableforth's classic bathtub gin with big powerful botanicals and a creamy mouthfeel.

Ki No Bi Gin Set

Score: 73/100

Japanese gin has a stellar reputation, and for good reason. Infused with traditional ingredients, such as citrus yuzu and sansho pepper, the Ki No Bi range is made with rice spirit and is unlike anything else.

The dark glass frosted bottles are decorated with kanji script and floral illustrations, with this kit including a sample of its classic Japanese dry, matcha-infused and the disarmingly smooth navy strength varieties.

It may seem pricey, but our testers thought it was a great way of sampling the full-size Ki No Bi bottles , which retail from upwards of £45 each. For gin collectors and enthusiasts, this will earn you top brownie points.

Callum is our Food and Drink Testing Manager and has been part of the world of professional catering for 10 years, from cheffing to food manufacturing. While working in manufacturing he specialised in bespoke product and menu development for several start-ups and well-known brands such as Wrap It Up! and HOP Vietnamese. He holds the WSET Level 2 in wine, a Level 3 in spirits and has a particular interest in agave spirits.  

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Getting gifts for gin lovers can definitely be a difficult task… After all, it can be an expensive drink, which probably indicates something about their taste since, well, they’re willing to shell out exorbitant amounts for this kind of thing. Needless to say—things can get choppy.

But don’t worry! There are plenty of great and unique gin gifts for you to choose from, and we’ll be sharing our top picks with you today. After all, it’s important to mull over gift ideas for gin lovers carefully, possibly with a g & t for inspiration.

Whether you’re looking for personalized gin gifts, novelty gin gifts or simply the best gin inspired gifts out there, we have you covered!

So sit back, fix yourself a drink, and relax while we show you the best gift ideas for gin lovers. And don’t worry—if they’re anything like their favorite drink, they’ll be (a little more forgiving th e morning after) this should be a breeze.

So, without further ado, here are the best presents for gin lovers the Internet has to offer!

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Shopping last minute? We offer an extensive list of gin gifts below, but If you’re looking for fun gin themed gifts that will deliver promptly, here are some ideas for ice cream gifts from Amazon that offer fast shipping:

• This DIY gin infusion kit
• This adorable luxury G & Tea gift set
• This punny gin themed glass
• These funny gin socks
• This cute gin lovers tea towel
• This cute tea now, gin later spoon
• This hilarious gin-themed mug
• This nostalgic gin sign
• This (kinda dark) gin and Titanic ice cube mold
• These giant gin and tonic glasses

Best Gifts for Gin Lovers Under $20

If you’re looking for gin presents on a budget, don’t worry!

Much like great wine gifts , beer gifts , and bourbon gifts , there’s an abundance of affordable gin gifts online you can choose from.

So, whether you’re looking for gin gifts for her or gin gifts for him, here are the best presents for gin lovers that are a little more forgiving on your wallet!

Gin Tasting Set

If you’re like so many of us and put things off to the last possible minute—especially if you’re looking for cool and unusual gin gifts to have by, like, tomorrow —then this gin gift set is the perfect present for you to get! Don’t worry—your secret’s safe with us!

This great gin tasting party kit is among the best and most unusual gin gifts that any gin lover would appreciate! It’s a downloadable file that equips people with everything they need to participate in a gin tasting and have fun doing it!

This great gin gift set is among the best gin based gifts gifts. And, especially great if you’re shopping for someone who likes to host these kinds of things—or someone who can’t just drink gin and has to turn it into a spectacle . We all have those kinds of friends!

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Personalized G & T Cutting Board

If you’re looking for gin and tonic gifts, or even the perfect addition to a gin and tonic gift set, look no further! Plus, this gift comes with a fail-proof mantra perfectly tailored to any gin lover (or anyone at all really): when life gives you lemons, add G and T .

This great personalized G & T cutting board is made specifically to cut limes on when preparing drinks. You can select the size and the style, and you can even input the name you want to have included on this beautiful bamboo cutting board.

This is a great gift because, as most gin lovers will probably attest to, sometimes it’s not easy to find a good place to cut limes. Especially if you don’t want to dirty up a cutting board. And, hopefully, this will earn you a few free cocktails.

Tonic Cocktail Infusion Kit

If you’re looking for the perfect gin gift pack to enhance any gin drinking experience, look no further than this great gin and tonic gift set! And, while some purists may not be into this kind of thing, most normal folk will love it!

This great tonic cocktail infusion kit is the perfect gin set that would also serve as a great complement to any gin selection gift set! They just have to take the bag of dried spices, herbs, and fruit and let it steep like tea to revolutionize their taste in gin.

This is a perfect gift because, while gin and tonic is a reliable option, it’s undeniable that there’s often little variety in these drinks. And people sometimes want to live a little . Though we understand being resistant to change—we’re all human, after all.

The Gin Lover’s Tea Towel

If you’re shopping for a gin lover who likes rotating through their towels—or if you’re shopping for a gin lover who’s constantly using towels (some of us are messy, after all)—this is the perfect gift for you to get them!

This gin lover’s tea towel is the perfect gin present for any gin lover! It comes printed with everything anyone should ever need to know about gin (and then some). The towels are made out of cotton and are machine washable.

This is a great gift to get a gin lover whose taste in gin is, well, difficult to ascertain. Or, if you’re shopping for someone who could use more tools to clean up with after having a few too many G and Ts, then this might also be what you’re looking for!

Best Gifts for Gin Lovers Under $50

Maybe the gin related gifts we’ve listed so far have quite done it for you—and that’s OK! It’s safe to assume that you won’t settle for anything but truly special gin gifts, and there are plenty of those out there!

So, whether you’re looking for a gin set or gin glass gifts, gin and tonic gifts, personalized gin presents, or even a gin hamper, we have you covered! Here are our favorite gin presents that, while a smidge more expensive, are worth every penny!

Gin and Tonic Earrings

If you’re shopping for someone who loves everything about gin and tonic—from the warm fuzzies a few glasses instill to the aroma and aesthetic of gin and tonic itself—then this is particularly great! Some people really love showing this kind of thing off.

These great gin and tonic earrings are awesome because they’re made out of recycled glass gin and tonic bottles. So they’re also perfect for someone who cares a great deal about the environment. They’re described as both “tranquil” and “edgy.”

This is a great gift that any gin lover (who wears this kind of jewelry) would appreciate. Though, it’s worth noting, that this style of jewelry is definitely not everyone’s cup of gin. But, regardless, this may be exactly what you’re looking for!

Gin Making Kit

Anyone who loves gin has probably—at some point in time—has imagined making it themselves. And that’s exactly who this is perfect for. Because, honestly, the best gin selection gift set is a selection of gins they can make themselves!

This great gin making kit comes with all the ingredients they need to follow three different recipes to create their own gin. It promises to use a wide array of “botanicals” and it also promises to be “fast, easy and fun,” which is probably most important.

This is a great gift that anyone who likes gin would love. There’s nothing quite like enjoying something you’ve invested time and effort in. And who knows? Maybe this will get you a few free samples , which is never a bad thing.

Gin and Tonic Diagram Glassware

Finding a good gin glass gift is not easy. People have their own unique stylistic preferences, and on top of everything else, who knows what kind of glasses they’d actually appreciate? That’s what makes this the perfect gift!

This great gin glass gift set is perfect for gin lovers of all kinds, but it’s particularly good for people who need to remember to mind their portions . Stiff drinks turn into long mornings, after all. They’re illustrated with measurements that are easy to follow!

This gift probably isn’t perfect for everyone —especially the more snobbish gin lovers. But it’s particularly great for novice gin appreciators. It’s also good to have for guests—because not everyone takes your hobby as seriously as you do! Passions for some are drags for others.

Homemade Gin Kit

Being able to make your own whatever is pretty cool. Whether it’s brewing your own beer, distilling your own whiskey, or—as you probably could guess—making your own gin. Plus, if the recipient has an interest in the prohibition era, this is particularly great!

This homemade gin kit is the perfect gift for every gin lover. It comes with hand-selected juniper berries, mixed spices, and much more. They just have to select their favorite bottle and include the ingredients provided.

This is a great gift for every gin lover. Though it’s worth noting that after making their own gin , it might make them a tad more insufferable. But hopefully you’ll be a few drinks deep at that point and you won’t even notice it!

Best Gifts for Gin Lovers Under $100

Now—if you’re still looking for gifts—we have to admit: we’re impressed. It’s clear that, whether you’re looking for gin Christmas gifts, gin related gifts, novelty gin gifts, or simply unique gin gifts, you won’t settle for anything less than perfect. And, lucky for you, there are plenty of gin accessories and personalized gin gifts that are exactly that. Here are the best gin gifts and the best gin gifts ideas available that will surely do the trick!

Gin and Tonic Necklace

If you’re shopping for someone who—again—likes jewelry (specifically this kind of jewelry), then this might be the perfect gift to get! Because, as we’ve already discussed, people love telegraphing their passions to the (usually apathetic) world.

This great gin and tonic necklace is perfect for anyone who’s into this kind of aesthetic, and that’s worth considering before purchasing it. It’s made out of recycled gin and tonic bottles. It’s perfect for the environmentally conscious (who aren’t as conscious about their liver).

This is a great gift that you should—again—ensure the recipient would love. But, if they’re into this kind of jewelry, then you can’t go wrong. I guess they’re as good a surrogate for a landfill as anything. Just don’t frame it that way!

Tangueray Drinking Glass Goblets

Every gin lover deserves that special glass . That glass that signifies—anytime they break it out—that it is, indeed, on . And while gin doesn’t often get fancy glasses like, say, wine or whiskey or even beer, there are still great options to choose from!

These great tangueray gin margarita drinking glass goblets are the perfect gift that every gin lover needs! They’re made from recycled liquor bottle, which makes them that much more special because they can have a drink and save the world. It’s called multi-tasking.

This is a great gift that any gin lover—whether it’s a bona fide passion or a more of a hobby—would enjoy. And, of course, they’re perfect for parties or gatherings and will definitely prove to be excellent conversation starters (and make them feel like royalty!)

Bombay Sapphire Gin Bottle Lamp

If you’re shopping for someone who spends a lot of time at their desk—or maybe even someone who likes lamplight in their living room—this is perfect. Especially if they fancy themselves a wordsmith and can’t write without the stuff!

This great Bombay Sapphire gin bottle lamp is filled with “raw Clear Quartz points” and has “battery operated warm white LED string lights.” It’s the perfect gift for someone who often finds themselves having contemplative drinks or dark nights of the soul.

So, if you’re shopping for someone who could use a little more lamplight—it is a much softer alternative, after all—or if you’re shopping for someone who loves these kinds of novelty things—look no further! This is the gift to get.

Vintage Bar Art Set

If you’re shopping for someone who loves gin (and other liquors) so much that they have a home bar, then this is a great gift for them to hang up! It’s particularly great if they have yet to really make their bar their own.

With this great vintage bar art set , you can specify the dimensions of the pieces. It comes with “12 old fashioned” prints that look good hanging behind or above any bar. Plus, they’re recipe cards. Because after a few too many, ingredients are hard to remember.

Best Gifts for Gin Lovers Over $100

So you’re still looking for the perfect gifts for gin lovers—either they’re supremely special, or you let something slip after a night of one too many gin and tonics that you want to keep under wraps.

Either way, there are plenty of great gin drinker gifts available. And, it’s obvious, you won’t settle for anything but luxury gin gifts. Well, there’s nothing wrong with that! Here are our top picks.

Industrial Brass and Copper Drink Dispenser

Every gin lover would appreciate this kind of thing—because, honestly, after having a few too many gins, it’s not inconceivable that pouring drinks could become a little more difficult. And this is a great way to avoid any spills or broken bottles!

This great industrial brass and copper drink dispenser is handmade out of “a length of copper tubing that hugs any bottle.” Its old-timey design is impossible not to like. Plus, it allows any kind of inserted bottle and liquor to “aerate” (whatever that means).

This is a great gift for any gin lover—or anyone who loves having a drink or two in general—and this is another great addition to any home bar. And, hopefully, it will earn you a lifetime supply of drinks from the tap!

Decanter Set

If you’re shopping for someone who likes hosting and who appreciates a great container to pay adequate respect to their favorite drink—this is the gift to get! Plus, if they never share their booze, a set of glasses might encourage them to open up a little more.

This great decanter and glass set is a beautiful gift for any gin lover. You can select between a copper, gold, and silver finish, as well as what kind of glasses you want. You can even add a personalization if you want to make it that much more special!

This is a great gift that’s fit for any passionate gin lover worth their weight in tonic water and lime rinds. And gifting them an extra glass might earn you a few free drinks. But, nonetheless, you can’t go wrong with this gift!

Sailboat Decanter with Engraved Plaque

If you’re shopping for someone who loves the open seas (or has had an ocean’s worth of gin in their life)—or if you’re shopping for someone who has the kind of sophisticated air about them that’s reminiscent of sailboats in bottles—this is the perfect gift to get!

This decanter is the perfect addition to any bar. You can elect to have a personalized plaque engraved and added. This gift is “extremely detailed” and is sure to be appreciated by someone who has a more nautical sensibility.

Liquor Shelf

Now any gin lover who would consider themselves a gin lover probably has accrued a nice collection of bottles over the years. And, some of them may be reserved for special occasions (or, as you suspect that’s code for, occasions you’re not around ).

That’s who this liquor shelf is perfect for—especially if their impeccable collection is just missing an adequate home! This liquor shelf is made out of a recycled whiskey barrel and holds between 12 to 20 bottles.

This gift is the perfect gift for anyone who has a huge collection that they never get to show off because they don’t have the right showing space . And, most importantly, it’ll look perfect in virtually any home.

Hopefully our list helped you find the gift for gin lovers you were looking for!

We’re confident we’ve provided you with a varied list of the perfect gifts for any gin lover! And, if we didn’t, then hopefully we at least pointed you in the right direction—which is a few free drinks and a successful gift exchange.

If you have any questions or concerns at all, please don’t hesitate to contact us. It’s important to not take this decision lightly—who knows what you’ve let slip or will let slip after a few too many gins. This insurance that it won’t be revealed any time soon!

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If you're in search of the perfect gift for a gin lover or happen to be one yourself, your quest ends here with Isle of Harris Gin in a Wooden Presentation Box. This gift is a tribute to the world of gin, delivering not only an exceptional bottle but also a stunning display piece. Isle of Harris Gin celebrates the creativity and artistry that goes into producing gin. With carefully picked botanicals and the distinctive addition of Sugar Kelp, it's a gin that stands out in terms of flavour and presentation. The combination of these components yields a beautifully fresh and nuanced gin that takes your taste buds on an adventure. The Wooden Presentation Box adds an extra layer of elegance to this gift, making it an exquisite choice for special occasions or as a gesture of appreciation.

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The 7 Best Gins to Gift This Holiday (2021)

words: Katie Brown

illustration: Danielle Grinberg

VinePair is ringing in the Holiday Cheers with a spotlight on the bottles we’re gifting (and hoping to receive) and a look inside some of our favorite holiday traditions and recipes — from elevated eggnog to all things bubbly. Plus, we’ll be reflecting on the past year in the beverage industry and shifting our focus to the drinks trends we expect to see in 2022.

A staple in classics like Martinis and Negronis , gin is beloved by bartenders for its herbaceous, botanical notes that elevate any cocktail. Unlike other spirits — like bourbon and mezcal — gin is rarely if ever drunk neat or on the rocks, instead shining in a wide variety of mixed drinks.

With its wide array of flavors and botanicals to experiment with, gin’s complexity and versatility are beloved by spirits enthusiasts. And for the home mixologists or aspiring collectors in your life, a truly special gin would make for a delightful gift to add to their bar carts.

Read on for seven of the best gins to gift this season.

• Best budget gin: Beefeater London Dry Gin
• Best splurge gin: Isle of Harris Gin
• Best gin for beginners: Suntory Roku Gin
• Best gin for geeks: Cadenhead’s Old Raj Dry Gin
• Best gin for cocktail lovers: Fords London Dry Gin
• Best gin for the boss: Kyoto Distillery Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin
• Best limited-edition gin: Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut 2021 Edition

Best Budget Gin

Beefeater london dry gin ($18).

A classic London Dry gin, Beefeater has been a longtime bottom-shelf darling — and for good reason. Notes of juniper and fresh seasonal herbs make this gin ideal for the friend who crafts holiday-themed drinks, from spiced G&Ts to Christmassy French 75s .

Best Splurge Gin

Isle of harris gin ($60).

This gin is unlike any we’ve tasted before, making it worth the splurge. Made from locally and sustainably sourced sugar kelp, this spirit is bursting with briny seawater notes offset by a subtle sweetness imparted by angelica root. In a Dirty Martini or Gibson , this gin would truly shine.

Best Gin For Beginners

Suntory roku gin ($30).

Best Gin For Geeks

Cadenhead’s old raj dry gin ($50).

Best Gin For Cocktail Lovers

Fords london dry gin ($25).

Best Gin For The Boss

Kyoto distillery ki no bi kyoto dry gin ($76).

Best Limited-Edition Gin

Monkey 47 distiller’s cut 2021 edition ($142).

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The 10 Best London Dry Gins in 2022

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Despite its name, London dry gin does not have to be produced in England’s capital city. It refers to a style of gin that is juniper-forward, as are all gins, and has no artificial ingredients added to the spirit.

Classic brands like Beefeater, Tanqueray, and Bombay Sapphire are what most people think of as London dry, and these are all great examples. But there are other brands making this style of gin as well, both in the UK and America (often called American dry gin here). This style of gin works very well in classic gin cocktails as well as more modern creations, and there are many different bottles to choose from. We asked some experts in the industry, including members of the United States Bartenders’ Guild , to offer their picks for the best bottles of London dry gin to buy now.

Best Overall

Bombay sapphire gin.

Region: UK | ABV: 47% | Tasting Notes: Juniper, Pepper, Citrus

“The distinct blue bottle is eye-catching, but it's the flavor that you'll remember,” says Kim Hunter, founder of Potent Pours . “Bombay's ten botanicals lend a great flavor to any cocktail. Throw in some muddled raspberries, fresh lemon juice, and a smidge of elderflower liqueur, and you've got a delicious summer cocktail.”

This is a classic London dry gin that has been around since the ‘80s and is a favorite of bartenders around the world.

Best Budget

Hayman’s london dry.

Region: UK | ABV: 41.2% | Tasting Notes: Coriander, Nutmeg, Juniper

“Hayman’s is spicy. This is my winter London dry gin, it has an excellent aftertaste,” says James DeFrance, bar manager at Refectory Restaurant in Columbus, Ohio.

Hayman’s was created by Christopher Hayman, the great-grandson of Beefeater Gin founder James Burrough. The gin takes two days to distill and infuse and is an affordable option that has a nice juniper-forward palate that is balanced by the use of various spices and citrus.

Best Splurge

Highclere castle gin.

Region: UK | ABV: 43.5% | Tasting Notes: Lavender, Citrus, Juniper

“The London dry gin I prefer when making my Terribly Attractive cocktail at Bar Margot is Highclere Castle,” says Thandi Walton, lead bartender at Bar Margot inside Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta.

“This particular gin’s orange-lavender forward notes and creamy oat finish paired with sweet yellow chartreuse, orgeat and lemon juice with the aromatic Peychaud’s bitters float make for a balanced cocktail that can be enjoyed all year-round.”

Best for Martinis

Tanqueray london dry.

Region: UK | ABV: 47.3% | Tasting Notes: Juniper, Coriander, Licorice

“This may be the most classic of all London dry gins,” says Steva Casey, bartender at Atomic Lounge in Birmingham, AL. “Tanqueray’s ubiquitous juniper-forward taste makes it stand alone. With only four botanicals, juniper is the star in Tanqueray. I love how straightforward Tanqueray is, and it makes a great Martini.”

Best Made in London

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Region: UK | ABV: 45% | Tasting Notes: Lemon, Coriander, Juniper

“Fords is engineered for 360 degrees of cocktail compatibility, transparently made to be the bartender's gin,” says DeFrance.

This is a London dry gin that is actually made in London (as are a few others like Sipsmith). It was created by master distiller Charles Maxwell and Simon Ford of The 86 Co., specifically designed with bartenders in mind. 

Best for Negroni

Tanqueray no. ten gin.

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Region: UK | ABV: 47.3% | Tasting Notes: Juniper, Lemon, Orange

“Tanqueray No. Ten is pure summer,” says DeFrance. “it's my citrus mistress, uncomplicated, luscious, juicy.”

This makes it a great option to use in a Negroni, as the citrus undertones play well with the bitter from the Campari. The juniper is present here but plays a supporting role to the other botanicals used.

Best for G&T

Beefeater london dry.

Region: UK | ABV: 44% | Tasting Notes: Juniper, Pepper, Almond

“Time and time again, the best inexpensive bottle of London dry gin is Beefeater,” says Jonathan Stanyard of Feast in Seattle. “This iconic product is a great representation of the category, offering enough juniper, clean citrus and my favorite classic addition, almonds. The almonds lend a nutty tone and more importantly, they add some body to the mouthfeel.”

Try this one in a gin and tonic, as it has the perfect balance of botanicals to complement the bitter from the tonic and tang from the citrus.

Best for Beginners

Sipsmith london dry.

Region: UK | ABV: 41.6% | Tasting Notes: Lemon, Honey, Juniper

“Sipsmith offers a beautiful balance of taste and ABV,” says Casey. “I love this gin because they offer a variety of specialty flavors. Each flavor is unique and sets Sipsmith apart from other gin distilleries.” The London Dry expression is a great introduction to the category for novice drinkers with its mix of juniper and citrus flavors. “It puts the London in London dry,” says DeFrance. “It’s passionately designed to be excellent.”

Best American

Bluecoat american dry gin.

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Region: Philadelphia | ABV: 47% | Tasting Notes: Juniper, Bitter Orange, Coriander

While there is no official American dry gin category, spirits that fall within this skew pretty closely to the concept of London dry, except maybe putting less emphasis on the juniper in favor of other flavors from the botanicals. Bluecoat is a great example of this, made at Philadelphia Distilling. This is a nicely balanced gin that works well in any cocktail you can think of.

Best Overproof

Sipsmith v.j.o.p. gin.

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Region: UK | ABV: 57.7% | Tasting Notes: Juniper, Spice, Chocolate

This overproof gin from Sipsmith increases two main components—the amount of juniper, and the ABV. This makes the navy-strength gin a really bold spirit that amps up the flavor in any number of cocktails, from a Martini to a Gin & Tonic to a Martinez. The proof will soften slightly as you mix with other ingredients but still remains high enough to ensure a bold flavor.

Final Verdict

Overall, Bombay Sapphire is your best bet for a London dry gin ( view at Drizly ). It can be easily found anywhere for a reasonable price, and has a delicate and complex palate, led by juniper, to work in any cocktail.

How is gin made? 

Gin starts off as a neutral base spirit which is flavored with botanicals. The most predominant botanical must be juniper, with the rest being any combination or herbs or spices the producer or distillery can think of. The botanicals are infused into the spirit by either being steeped in the spirit, vapor infused, or a combination of the two.

What is the difference between vodka and gin?

The main thing that separates vodka from gin is the use of botanicals to flavor gin, led by juniper. Vodka does not use any botanicals, and is often distilled many times over to remove as much flavor and odor as possible.

What makes it London Dry?

London dry gin is defined as a gin that is infused with botanical flavor through re-distillation. No artificial ingredients are permitted, and no color or flavor can be added after distillation. The predominant flavor must come from juniper. And despite the name, it does not have to be made in London.

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The Best Gins

By Lesley Stockton

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Whether you prefer a sophisticated dry martini or a refreshing and effervescent gin and tonic, your gin of choice defines the cocktail. If you love gin, you know how it can unfold like a story with each sip: Juniper is the main character, while spices, citrus, and other aromatics play the supporting roles. We believe there’s a gin for almost any imbiber, even the folks who think they don’t like it. If you’re turned off by assertive, sprucy gins, we have a pick for you that’s smooth and bright . If you like old pine boxes in dusty attics and want to capture that sensory experience in a glass, we have a gin for you, too .

Food and drinks writer (and Wirecutter contributor) Tammie Teclemariam and I tasted 12 gins in all. To find the best ones to suit many tastes and budgets, we focused mainly on London Dry gins because they are the most widely available and the easiest to compare (thanks to a standardized distillation process). And we included a couple of bottles that we believe are true all-purpose gins, meaning they mix exceptionally well into three of the most common gin cocktails: a dry martini, a gin and tonic, and a Negroni.

Note that liquor prices can vary significantly, depending on where you live. The prices we’ve listed are our best general estimates.

Our favorite all-purpose gins

Broker’s London Dry Gin (about $23 for a 750-milliliter bottle)

The jaunty hat-shaped cap on the Broker’s bottle may seem silly, but the gin inside is serious stuff. It hits you with a blast of juniper up front, followed by crisp citrus, expressive spice, and grounding root flavors. Broker’s London Dry Gin commands a full sensory experience: assertive yet smooth, punchy yet balanced. Out of all the gins we tasted, it made our favorite dry martini, gin and tonic, and Negroni. Tammie said the Broker’s martini had “big mouthfeel and flavor … this tastes like gin .” And when other gins all but disappeared into tonic water, Broker’s shone and revealed its complexity. “The herbaceous tones really pop here, and it’s well accented with the lime,” Tammie said of her Broker’s G&T.

On top of being delicious and incredibly versatile, Broker’s London Dry Gin costs, on average, $5 to $10 less for a 750-milliliter bottle than most of the gins we tasted.

Botanicals: juniper, coriander, cinnamon, cassia bark, angelica root, orris root, licorice, nutmeg, lemon peel, orange peel What we like it in: a martini, a gin and tonic, and a Negroni Where it’s made: England

Beefeater London Dry Gin (about $26 for a 750-milliliter bottle)

Compared with Broker’s gin, Beefeater isn’t as punchy or heavy on the juniper. After a light hit of juniper and spruce up front, Beefeater London Dry Gin transcends into earthy sweetness. An excellent example of a classic London Dry gin that isn’t showy or gimmicky, Beefeater’s aroma slowly opens up as you drink. Earthiness gives way to floral and citrus notes on the finish. It’s truly one of the most versatile gins we tasted. In a martini, dry vermouth brings out this gin’s lighter floral notes. But Beefeater maintains a strong presence in a gin and tonic through the finish, where others seem to fade. And that assertiveness also lets this gin stand up to the bitter Campari and sweet vermouth in a Negroni. You just know there’s gin in that glass.

Botanicals: juniper, Seville orange peel, lemon peel, almond, angelica root, coriander, angelica seed, orris root, licorice What we like it in: a martini, a gin and tonic, and a Negroni Where it’s made: England

A more assertive gin

Beefeater 24 (about $30 for a 750-milliliter bottle)

While drinking her Beefeater 24 martini, Tammie said, “This is my dad’s gin. A textbook London Dry with serious presence.” At first sip, you’re hit with intense spice, spruce, and heat—then the full complexity of the gin fills your entire palate and finishes strong. The mouthfeel is almost oily (again, in a good way). Beefeater 24 is not entry-level gin. This gin is for people who love strong flavor and heat. There’s the saying that two martinis are not enough, and three are too many. Well, two Beefeater 24 martinis might be too many, depending on the number of bold and unctuous spirit-forward cocktails your palate can handle. But you can make your second drink a Beefeater 24 gin and tonic, where the ingredients blend into a harmonious and refreshing beverage with nice bitterness and a snappy finish.

Botanicals: Japanese sencha tea, Chinese green tea, grapefruit peel, juniper, lemon peel, Seville orange peel, almond, coriander, licorice, angelica root, orris root, angelica seed What we like it in: a martini, a gin and tonic, and a Negroni Where it’s made: England

A smooth, nuanced gin

Plymouth Gin Original Strength (about $35 for a 750-milliliter bottle)

The sweet, earthy flavor that angelica and orris roots provide helps play down the juniper in Plymouth Gin (don’t worry, you can still taste the juniper!). The result is a more grounded spirit. To me, Plymouth has the most seamless flavor profile. Individual flavors don’t jump out as much as they do with other gins. The recipe and craftsmanship here seem to be focused on balance, but not in a way that every individual flavor has equal standing. It’s rooty, citrusy, spicy, and floral—with zero bitterness. This gin is smooth and delightful. In a martini, the dry vermouth brightens up Plymouth’s earthiness and draws out more citrus and floral notes. A Plymouth G&T is refreshing, however the tonic water seems to mute this gin’s character. And we wouldn’t recommend mixing Plymouth into a Negroni, a cocktail where the gin all but disappears.

But we still like Plymouth for its elegant flavor profile, which, as Tammie expertly put it, is “uncomplicated but not boring.” If you’re a vodka martini drinker and you want to ease into gin, start with Plymouth.

Botanicals: juniper, coriander, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica root, green cardamom, orris root What we like it in: a gin martini for beginners Where it’s made: England

An inexpensive and tasty gin

Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin (about $15 for a 750-milliliter bottle)

Though it’s not a London Dry gin, Seagram’s Extra Dry is surprisingly palatable for the price. Seagram’s is a distilled gin, which means the distillers add more flavorings after the second distillation. Unlike most of our other picks, Seagram’s isn’t particularly juniper-forward. In fact, the citrus, spice, juniper, and heat come through in equal measure. It’s true to the label on the bottle: “Famously Extra Smooth and Mellow Taste.” A Seagram’s dry martini is “almost candy-like,” according to Tammie. And that sweetness is amplified with the addition of tonic water, yielding a G&T that she said “tastes like Smarties. Very clean and kind of minerally.” If you want a complex gin full of spruce and spice, this one isn’t for you.

Seagram’s Extra Dry is easy drinking, and it definitely has its place. It’s light and refreshing when mixed with tonic or club soda—perfect for late-summer lounging. And the next time I make a batch of gin punch for a party, I’ll skip over the more-expensive bottles for Seagram’s.

Botanicals (likely incomplete list): juniper, sweet orange, bitter orange, coriander, angelica What we like it in: an easy-drinking gin and tonic Where it’s made: USA

Other good gins

Our picks were standouts in flavor, balance, or value (or some combination of the three). But all the gins we tasted were palatable and of good quality. We’ve compiled notes on every bottle we tasted, and if one of our picks isn’t right for you, maybe there’s one in this section that better suits your needs.

Tanqueray London Dry Gin (about $28 for a 750-milliliter bottle)

Even if you don’t drink gin, you can probably picture the iconic round green bottle when you hear the word Tanqueray . This one is classic and assertive, with the unctuous mouthfeel and in-your-face piney-ness that are characteristics of old-school gin. But the individual flavors stand out, instead of coming together in a cohesive way. I imagined a roll call in class as I sipped the Tanqueray martini. Juniper? Here! Coriander? Here! And so on.

There’s no mistaking a Tanqueray gin and tonic. During our brand-concealed tasting, Tammie and I both noted the familiarity of the cocktail. Tammie said, “This is exactly what I’d expect if I ordered a G&T on an airplane.”

Botanicals: juniper, angelica, coriander, licorice What we like it in: a quintessential gin and tonic Where it’s made: Scotland

Hayman’s London Dry Gin (about $30 for a 750-milliliter bottle)

Another heavy and serious gin, Hayman’s starts out with assertive juniper and orange peel. It then softens a bit in the middle, where it’s balanced by earthy root flavor, spices, and delicate floral sweetness. Hayman’s London Dry is for folks who love intense gin-based, spirit-forward drinks, like a martini. It shines on its own much better than when mixed with tonic. Surprisingly, most of Hayman’s intense flavors were muted in the gin and tonics we made.

Botanicals: juniper, coriander, lemon peel, orange peel, angelica root, cinnamon, cassia bark, licorice, nutmeg, orris root What we like it in: a martini Where it’s made: England

Sipsmith London Dry Gin (about $35 for a 750-milliliter bottle)

“I could’ve confused this for vodka,” Tammie said while sipping a martini made with Sipsmith London Dry Gin. It’s floral and light in character, and it doesn’t challenge the drinker in any way. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing! The floral notes, while muted in a martini, became more perceptible when we mixed Sipsmith with tonic—and I suspect the squeeze of lime also helped draw out that flavor. If you’re looking for an easy-drinking gin, Sipsmith might be the one for you.

Botanicals: juniper, orange peel, lemon peel, coriander, orris root, licorice, angelica root, cinnamon, cassia bark, almond What we like it in: a martini for a vodka drinker Where it’s made: England

Bombay Sapphire Gin (about $35 for a 750-milliliter bottle)

This iconic turquoise bottle was all the rage in the ’90s and a mainstay in my dad’s liquor cabinet. Bombay Sapphire is supposed to be a lighter and more citrusy version of Bombay Dry. But in our tasting, we found that Sapphire’s rooty earthiness dominated the palate. It’s dirty, but in a good way. The citrus does come through in the finish, though, and right on time. The best way to enjoy Sapphire’s subterranean flavor profile is by mixing it into a dry martini. We were much less impressed with our Bombay Sapphire gin and tonics, which tasted heavy and perfumy.

Botanicals: licorice, cassia bark, coriander, angelica root, juniper, orris root, lemon peel, grains of paradise, cubeb berry, almond What we like it in: a martini Where it’s made: England

Bombay Dry Gin (about $22 for a 750-milliliter bottle)

Bombay Dry is spicy and dusty—a gin that’s meant to be imbibed as you sink into an old cracked-leather club chair. It’s savory and rooty like Bombay Sapphire, with a clean finish. But Bombay Dry has much more spice—specifically coriander—dominating the midpalate. We agreed that there was a “cologne-like” quality to this gin that gave our martinis an oily mouthfeel. And the blast of coriander made our G&Ts taste heavy, instead of refreshing and bright.

Botanicals: licorice, cassia bark, angelica root, lemon peel, juniper, coriander, orris root, almond What we like it in: an assertive martini Where it’s made: England

Gordon’s London Dry Gin (about $18 for a 1-liter bottle)

Never in a million years would I have realized that Gordon’s gin tastes like rosewater. But these are the kinds of weird revelations one has in a blind tasting. While sipping her Gordon’s martini with a faraway gaze in her eyes, Tammie said, “I’d like to drink this with Moroccan food.” Gordon’s hits first with juniper for a split second, then the rest is intensely sweet, floral, and a little bit fruity. This flavor profile makes for an interesting martini. But our Gordon’s G&Ts tasted like perfumed lotion.

Botanicals (incomplete list; full recipe is “closely guarded since 1769”): juniper, coriander, angelica root, licorice, orris root, orange peel, lemon peel What we like it in: a martini (if you like rosewater) Where it’s made: Canada

Fords Gin (about $30 for a 750-milliliter bottle)

Light, citrusy, and easy to drink, Fords Gin relies on soft floral sweetness to balance out sprucy juniper notes. But we found it to be a little too muted. Fords made an easy-drinking, if uninteresting, martini. The floral character is amplified in a gin and tonic, so much so that that’s all we could taste.

Botanicals: juniper, coriander, angelica, lemon, orris root, orange, grapefruit, cassia bark, jasmine What we like it in: an uncomplicated, crowd-pleasing martini Where it’s made: England

How we picked

Gin is made all over the world and in many different styles. London Dry Gin is just one type, but it happens to be the most iconic and recognizable to folks in the US. For this guide, we decided to focus on London Dry brands that most people can find at their local store. Even if you live in a city where the most obscure bottles are at your fingertips, this list might still come in handy if you’re on vacation and the gin selection at the local shop or bar is limited.

In researching this guide, we first turned to Dave Broom’s Gin: The Manual . It has a wealth of information, and it’s a valuable reference for the gin-obsessed. We pored over wine and spirits websites, like The Gin Is In , Wine Enthusiast , and Distiller . And we used the Total Wine & More website to check availability in various parts of the US. During the research stage, we sought advice from Tammie Teclemariam, a food and drinks writer and Wirecutter contributor. Tammie also participated in our brand-concealed tasting, which took place over the course of two days.

For our taste test, we chose 12 bottles that met the following criteria:

London Dry style: We made the difficult choice to focus this guide on London Dry gins (with a couple of small exceptions) because they are already standardized in their distillation process (which makes comparison more meaningful), and they’re the most widely available. Unfortunately, that meant we had to eliminate many excellent gins from consideration—including continental and contemporary American brands. One such American brand, Aviation Gin , puts spice and citrus first, and juniper stays in the background. Nolet’s , a Dutch gin, is intensely floral and bright, with nary a whisper of spruce. And then there are Old Tom, sloe, and genever gins. These styles fell out of favor for decades, but they’ve recently gained popularity in the craft cocktail movement. We’d have to write a separate guide for each type to do them justice, so for now we’ve focused on good old London Dry.

Versatile for mixing: We believe gin is best enjoyed when mixed. Yes, there are folks who like to drink it neat, but they are in the minority. Most drinkers like their gin drinks chilled, mixed, and garnished. We set out to find London Dry gins that shone on their own in a dry martini yet could also blend well with tonic water and lime. It’s easy to assume that most classic London Dry gins would be delicious in the most common gin cocktails—martinis, Negronis, and gin and tonics. But in a lot of cases, we found that many of the bottles we tasted were better suited to some cocktails over others.

Widely available in the US: We wanted to make sure the gins we tested were available in most liquor stores in the United States. This guide would be of little use if half of our readers didn’t have access to what we recommend. That’s why we tested only mass-market brands. When researching this guide, we started out searching big national liquor and wine retailer websites by zip code. This allowed us to see which gins were available at Total Wine & More in, say, Houston compared with Baltimore.

How we tested

Food and drinks writer (and Wirecutter contributor) Tammie Teclemariam and I tasted 12 gins over the course of two days. To make this test as fair as possible, I wrapped each bottle in a brown paper bag a few days before our tasting. I assigned each one a letter (A through L) and hid them away so that I wouldn’t look at them until the tasting. The tasting was completely brand-concealed for Tammie, but I also wanted to try to be as ignorant as possible to the contents inside the brown bags. It mostly worked.

To judge the purest character of each gin, we first tasted them mixed into a dry martini. In a steel cocktail shaker, we combined 2½ ounces of gin, ½ ounce of Dolin dry vermouth, and 5 ounces of ice cubes, and then we stirred the concoctions until the shaker was too cold to comfortably hold any longer. We chose Dolin vermouth because it’s light and crisp, and it doesn’t overpower the gin. We tasted each cocktail in a proper martini glass, sans garnish.

Next, we mixed gin and tonics in Collins glasses, using Q Spectacular Tonic Water and a small wedge of lime. After waffling back and forth about which tonic to use, Tammie and I agreed that a proper tonic made from quinine was the best choice for this tasting. Quinine is the signature ingredient in old-school tonic water, but it has long since been absent in mass-market brands like Canada Dry and Schweppes. We opened a fresh can for each drink so that they were all equally bubbly, and we finished them with a squeeze of fresh lime.

Tonic water can draw out flavors in gin that aren’t all that prominent in a spirit-heavy cocktail like a martini. Some gins become muted in flavor in the presence of tonic and lime. For a couple of gin lovers like Tammie and me, tasting the actual gin in a G&T is important.

After we whittled down our favorite gins from the first two rounds, we mixed Negronis using the top performers. A Negroni is a heavy, bitter drink that consists of gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, and a twist of orange zest. It’s easy for gin to get lost in all that intense flavor. Our top-scoring gins did not.

What is London Dry gin?

Though its name hints otherwise, London Dry gin is defined not by geography but by process. It’s made by redistilling neutral alcohol with predominantly juniper, plus a variety of natural aromatics—and no artificial flavorings or colorings. For a gin to be classified as London Gin, the European Union legislation of spirits definitions and labeling says the flavor can come only from the botanicals added in the second distillation. This means that gins with natural flavors added after distillation are not London Dry gin—they’re technically distilled gin.

Juniper gives London Dry gin its characteristic sprucy or piney flavor. Additional flavor notes are up to the distiller and can include (but aren’t limited to):

• spices, such as coriander, cardamom, grains of paradise, ginger, and anise seed
• citrus peels, including lemon, orange, and bitter orange
• roots, such as angelica, orris, and licorice
• Other botanicals, like almond, cassia, and bitter almond

Most of the bottles we tasted for this guide are true London Dry gins, with a couple of exceptions. For instance, we ultimately decided to include Plymouth Gin, which is produced in an English city of the same name. Plymouth is technically not a London Dry gin because, up until 2015, gin produced in Plymouth, England, was considered to be a distinct style, protected by a geographical indication (like wine in France). But that protection ended when Pernod-Ricard—the conglomerate that owns the brand Plymouth Gin, now the only gin actually produced in Plymouth— decided not to renew the designation . Flavor-wise, Plymouth is very much like London Dry gin, but everything is a bit more smoothed out and cohesive (in my mind, I picture a choreographed ballet, rather than the dance floor at a nightclub).

We also included Seagram’s Extra Dry gin (which is distilled gin, meaning Seagram’s can add additional flavorings after distillation) because it’s an affordable mixing gin. We wanted to round out our budget options, and Seagram’s is surprisingly drinkable for the price.

Meet your guide

Lesley Stockton

Lesley Stockton is a senior staff writer reporting on all things cooking and entertaining for Wirecutter. Her expertise builds on a lifelong career in the culinary world—from a restaurant cook and caterer to a food editor at Martha Stewart. She is perfectly happy to leave all that behind to be a full-time kitchen-gear nerd.

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Hundred Percent Cotton

February 19, 2013

Cotton Gin in Kansas Made Me Pump My Brakes

This fall, while in Kansas for the State of Now, I took the backroads from Hutchison toward the part of northwestern Oklahoma I called home for four years while I was in college. When I was driving through an “s” curve, I saw this sign and had to stop — yes, the cotton logo had demanded my attention! I thought I’d quickly snap a photo or two and get back on the road, but then a loaded truck came by and I realized the cotton gin was incredibly close. Just felt like I had to stop! Here are the photos I snapped and some of the things I saw that afternoon.

Driving down the road, I saw this sign & had to stop — Southern Kansas Cotton Growers Cooperative

A module truck drove by as I took the photo of the coop’s sign… I knew the gin had to be close by so I followed it! I went into the office while the driver had the module weighed in.

Self-portrait (that’s me Janice Person) at a cotton cooperative, modules in the background. It was a really windy day!

a cotton module (tightly compacted seed cotton straight from the field) enters the gin, and first step is it is pulled apart

These are the gin stands — the equipment that will separate cotton lint from cotton seeds

Closeup of the part of the gin stand that separates lint from seed — those are really small saws that pull the lint through

Cotton gin control panel

This is the bale press — the piece of equipment that compacts cotton lint into a bale for storage & transport for use in textiles

The gin’s mechanic was working on equipment and was nice enough to stop and visit for a few minutes. The coop has two gins that they alternated running this season. He keeps things in good mechanical order. Months later, I mentioned meeting him and found out that he has sent his kids to some of the most elite universities in the US based on his hard work in the cotton industry. Love that!

cotton bales ready for shipping

every bale of cotton in the US gets a permanent bale tag that stays with it from gin to fabric

Cottonseed, gin trash, etc are placed outside the gin until its sold by the truck load.

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February 19, 2013 at 8:29 pm

Farming equipment facinates me!

February 19, 2013 at 9:54 pm

It is amazing isn’t it!

February 19, 2013 at 8:49 pm

Cool! I’m a southern farm girl and my daddy was a farm equipment salesman! Come visit me at NanaHood.com I’d love to get to know you!

Nice to meet ya! Will definitely visit.

February 19, 2013 at 8:57 pm

One adventure leads to another! What an interesting find!

February 19, 2013 at 10:02 pm

Thank you for coming by! I love the real world! 🙂

February 19, 2013 at 10:50 pm

that looks like such a fun adventure!!! My kids would definitely love to go through that tour 😉

Thank you for hosting a linky, I have one as well, if you’d like to stop by, and there is also a link for a giveaway link-up 😉 https://su.pr/4uYXri

February 20, 2013 at 6:07 am

Never seen this before, interesting! 🙂 Danica

February 20, 2013 at 11:47 am

Thanks for stopping by! I love cotton farms, gins, etc and needed a refresh 🙂

February 20, 2013 at 7:10 am

How cool! Having just recently moved to the south we’ve seen our first cotton fields. This would be a fun thing to see as well.

What part of the South are you in? Maybe I can find a cotton farmer for you to visit this summer on a day trip or something. 🙂

February 20, 2013 at 11:49 am

Oh heck! I know you are in South Carolina! I bet I can find someone for you to visit, take photos on their farm if you are interested.

February 20, 2013 at 8:38 am

Never seen anything like it – fascinating.

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for coming by.

February 20, 2013 at 9:08 am

I love seeing things like this! Thanks for sharing!

February 20, 2013 at 12:31 pm

Glad you enjoyed it AJ

February 20, 2013 at 12:07 pm

What an experience…always looking for new places to visit. My husband loves to take the back roads on adventures and not the main highways. It can be interesting if you are not in a hurry to get some where. Looking forward to retirement to do more trips like this. Thanks for the info.

February 20, 2013 at 2:04 pm

I agree. Love getting on the backroads! That’s where you can find amazingly unique sights & people! 🙂

February 20, 2013 at 11:08 pm

That is fascinating. I just saw the pic of all that cotton. Oh my goodness! WOW.

Hope you have a happy WW!

February 20, 2013 at 11:42 pm

Thanks Heloise! It was a great one so far…. still working on getting back to folks sites and seeing what else they have going! Hope to see you again.

July 8, 2016 at 1:00 pm

Thank you Janice for publishing that info. My business (in Western NY) is familiar with and interested in Cotton Bale Tags. I was hunting the web for current images and came upon yours. So, I don’t know if you’ll see this 3+ years after posting your info but I thank you nonetheless. With kind regards, Richard

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