Best UK gins to buy

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Best UK gins to buy at a glance

• Ludlow: Pink Ludlow gin, £42.91
• The Cotswolds: Cotswolds Distillery No.2 wildflower gin, £38.50
• Northumberland: Hepple Gin, £39.99
• Ayrshire: Hendrick's Flora Adora gin, £34.12
• Norfolk: Bullards Coastal gin, £45
• Suffolk: Fishers gin, £40
• Yorkshire: Slingsby gooseberry gin, £32.99
• Northamptonshire: Warner's London dry gin, £31
• Lanarkshire: Biggar gin, £38.81
• Devon: Salcombe Start Point London dry gin, £41.99
• Wiltshire: Ramsbury lemon balm gin, £36
• Cornwall: Tarquin's gin, £38.50
• Cambridge: Cambridge Distillery Three Seasons gin, £90
• The Cairngorms: Caorunn gin, £31.50
• Thurso: Rock Rose Scottish gin, £33.39
• Surrey: Silent Pool gin, £40.13, Magna Carta gin, £40, Brockman's Intensely Smooth, £36
• Wales: Aber Falls small batch gin, £28.93
• London: Sipsmith chilli and lime gin, £30
• Swansea: Cygnet 77, £130
• Northern Ireland: Boatyard Double gin, £39.58

Best UK gins to buy 2025

Ludlow: Pink Ludlow gin

• Available from Master of Malt (£42.91)

A rich and complex pink gin, with floral notes from hibiscus, warmth from pink peppercorns and zesty orange notes to round everything off.

Flavour profile: citrus

Botanicals: Juniper, coriander, orange, angelica, orris, hibiscus, pink peppercorn

Perfect pairing: Try in a contessa with equal parts gin, dry vermouth and Aperol.

Available from:
Master of Malt (£42.91)

The Cotswolds: Cotswolds Distillery No.2 wildflower gin

• Available from Cotswolds Distillery (£38.50)

Inspired by the grasslands of the Cotswolds, this golden gin is headily floral and herbaceous, with lemony notes from lemon balm and assertive bitterness from gentian.

Flavour profile: floral

Botanicals: lemon balm, elderflower, chamomile, gentian, juniper, coriander and angelica

Perfect pairing: its assertive botanical notes would work well in a negroni

Available from:
Cotswolds Distillery (£38.50)

Northumberland: Hepple gin

• Available from Master of Malt (£39.99)

Made on the Northumbrian moors using its own home-grown juniper alongside botanicals of Douglas fir, lovage, bog myrtle and blackcurrant, this is a fresh and vibrant gin that sings with bold juniper and citrus flavours.

Flavour profile: juniper-forward

Botanicals: green juniper, Macedonian juniper, Douglas fir, lovage, bog myrtle, blackcurrant leaves, blackcurrants, Amalfi lemon, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, orris, liquorice and angelica

Perfect pairing: its heady juniper notes work brilliantly in a dry martini

Available from:
Master of Malt (£39.99)

Ayrshire: Hendrick's Flora Adora gin

• Available from Master of Malt (£34.12)

This gin was inspired by the flowers favoured by pollinating bees and butterflies in the garden at Hendrick's Gin Palace in Ayrshire. As the name suggests, this is a turbo-charged floral bomb of a gin, with very intense perfumed rose and lavender aromas. On the palate, more juniper and grassiness comes through, as well as lemon and cucumber.

Flavour profile: Floral

Botanicals: Flora Adora uses Hendrick's house gin as its base with botanicals including cucumber and rose, as well as a secret blend of other floral ingredients.

Perfect pairing: Try in a white lady cocktail with lemon juice, triple sec and egg white

Available from:
Master of Malt (£34.12)

Norfolk: Bullards Coastal gin

• Available from Bullards (£45)

Inspired by the Norfolk coastline, this is the gin equivalent to a fresh sea breeze, with a subtle salty, savoury profile and complex notes of sea vegetables, citrus and fennel. We were also impressed with their eco-friendly refill service, which offers 700ml pouches of gin to top bottles back up (and you can post the pouch back to Bullards free of charge for recycling).

Flavour profile: herbaceous

Botanicals: juniper, sea purslane, marsh samphire, sea aster, Douglas fir

Perfect pairing: Try in a dirty martini, with a couple of raw oysters alongside.

Available from:
Bullards (£45)

Suffolk: Fishers gin

• Available from Fishers (£40)

This unusual gin features a host of rare botanicals foraged on the Suffolk coast. Herbaceous and subtly saline on the nose (we were reminded of sea vegetables), it’s slightly sweeter to taste, with aromatic cardamom notes.

Flavour profile: herbaceous

Botanicals: spignel, rock samphire, wood avens and bog myrtle

Perfect pairing: try it in a dirty martini

Available from:
Fishers Gin (£40)

Yorkshire: Slingsby gooseberry gin

• Available from Ocado (£30.55)

Slingsby’s rhubarb gin was a hit at olive HQ and now the Yorkshire distillery has released another tart and zesty winner. Here, tangily fruity gooseberries (also sourced in Yorkshire) marry perfectly with the citrussy notes of the base gin.

Flavour profile: citrus

Botanicals: severn sea rosemary, silver posie thyme, green and jasmine tea, citrus thyme, garden thyme, rhubarb, sage, lovage, chervil, nettle, sweet cicely, rose hip, angelica, cassia, orris root, coriander, liquorice, grapefruit and juniper

Perfect pairing: the gin’s creamy mouthfeel means it would be lovely sipped neat with ice, or try topping up with some sparkling white wine for a spring-like spritz.

Available from:
Ocado (£30.55)

Northamptonshire: Warner's London dry gin

• Available from Tesco (£31)

A rich and full-bodied London dry gin made using lemon verbena, lavender and angelica root grown on the distillery's own farm, as well as discarded lemon peel from a local fruit factory. It's vibrant with bold juniper and zesty flavours, with a subtly spicy edge.

Flavour profile: Juniper and citrus

Botanicals: Lemon verbena, angelica root, lavender, lemon peel, coriander, elderflower, cinnamon, almond, nutmeg, juniper

Perfect pairing: tonic and a wedge of orange

Lanarkshire: Biggar gin

• Available from Master of Malt (£38.63)

This award-winning small-batch gin uses botanicals local to the Scottish town of Biggar, where it’s made. As to be expected from a London dry gin it’s got plenty of juniper character, as well as vibrant orange notes, subtle herbaceousness and spice, and a restrained sweetness. It’s also super smooth to drink, with a lingering finish.

Flavour profile: juniper

Botanicals: rowan berry, rosehip, nettle, pink peppercorns, coriander seed, cardamom pods, lavender cassia bark, orris root

Perfect pairing: tonic and a few pink peppercorns

Available from:
Master of Malt (£38.63)

Devon: Salcombe Start Point London dry gin

• Available from Master of Malt (£41,99)

The Start Point lighthouse in Salcombe marked the beginning of the voyages of the 19th-century fruit schooners that carried exotic goods from the Azores and Mediterranean to the UK. This produce inspired this super-smooth London dry gin's flavour. Though earthy juniper is dominant, it’s followed by bright, zingy citrus – as well as a subtle, warming spice.

Flavour profile: juniper

Botanicals: juniper, coriander seed, ruby grapefruit, lemon, lime, cubeb

Perfect pairing: slice of red grapefruit

Available from:
Master of Malt (£41.99)

Wiltshire: Ramsbury lemon balm gin

• Available from Ramsbury (£36)

This fresh, summery gin is made using wheat grown on the distillery’s own Wiltshire estate, as well as lemon balm picked from its garden. It delivers masses of herbaceous lemon notes that match really well with the aromatic juniper in the spirit.

Flavour profile: citrus

Botanicals: juniper and lemon balm

Perfect pairing: drink in a G&T with lemon tonic water and a wedge of citrus

Available from:
Ramsbury (£36)

Cornwall: Tarquin's gin

• Available from Waitrose Cellar (£38.50)

Featuring 12 botanicals sourced across the globe as well as locally along the Cornish coast, this is a well-balanced gin with all the classic botanicals coming through on both the nose and the palate. The juniper is prevalent (as it should be) but a strong lemony coriander reminds us of a deep pine forest on a hot summer stroll – earthy notes and warm orange blossom faintly joining in. Floral notes from Devon violets only come through after a couple of sips, but are balanced by the amount of citrusy and rooty/earthy botanicals mingling around.

Flavour profile: citrus

Botanicals: juniper, coriander seeds, orange, lemon, grapefruit, angelica root, orris root, green cardamom seeds, bitter almond, cinnamon, liquorice root, violets

Perfect pairing: twist of grapefruit peel

Available from:
Waitrose Cellar (£38.50)

Cambridge: Cambridge Distillery Three Seasons gin

• Available from Laithwaites (£90)

We've come to expect great things from the Cambridge Distillery and their latest release doesn't disappoint. Designed to evoke the changing seasons of an English country garden, this is a botanical powerhouse of a gin. Featuring local and seasonal ingredients of lemon verbena, blackcurrant leaf and rose, it's fresh yet richly floral, with herbaceous citrus notes, hints of dark fruits and a complex, evocative finish. Yes, it's priced on the steep side, but with a beautiful bottle it would make a special gift for a gin lover. The more budget conscious should try their excellent Cambridge Dry Gin, at £39.99.

Flavour profile: floral and citrus

Botanicals: Lemon verbena, rose, blackcurrant leaf

Perfect pairing: we think this richly complex gin would shine in a dry martini.

Available from:
Laithwaites (£90)

The Cairngorms: Caorunn gin

• Available from Waitrose Cellar (£31), Tesco (£30.50)

Distilled and bottled in Scotland, Caorunn firmly takes on the mantle of a national product. The distillery is situated in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park, at the foot of the Haughs of Cromdale. It's inspired by the landscape that surrounded them – Simon Buley (one of the distillers) wanted to use the ancient skills and recipes of spirit-making, using age-old Celtic botanicals that grow on the surrounding hills of Balmenach Distillery.

Drunk on its own, the gin is crisp, dry and well-balanced yet still full-bodied. The botanicals jump out in the palate with spices, citrus and floral notes all working well to compliment a dry juniper note that leaves you with a crisp, clean finish.

Flavour profile: floral

Botanicals: juniper, coriander, lemon peel, orange peel, angelica root, cassia bark, rowan berry, heather, dandelion, coul blush apple

Perfect pairing: tonic and thin wedge of red apple

Available from:
Waitrose Cellar (£31)
Tesco (£30.50)

Thurso: Rock Rose Scottish gin

Proving the British craft distilling movement has gone all the way to the northern tip of Scotland, Rock Rose harnesses its regionality in its gin, using local and regional botanicals such sea buckthorn and rhodiola rosea for a bright gin packed with fruity berries and a delicate astringency.

Flavour profile: floral

Botanicals: juniper, rose root, sea buckthorn, rowan berries, bilberries, cardamom, coriander seed, verbena

Perfect pairing: tonic and a sprig of rosemary

Surrey: Silent Pool gin

A clean juniper-driven spirit that uses an impressive 24 botanicals and fresh spring water from the Albury Estate, where the gin is made. The end result has gentle citrus and perfumed floral notes that make it the perfect summer tipple.

Flavour profile: floral

Botanicals: juniper, chamomile, lavender, citrus, honey

Perfect pairing: tonic and a twist of orange peel

Surrey: Magna Carta gin

• Available from Magna Carta (£40)

Inspired by Runnymede's historic connections to the Magna Carta, this gin uses ingredients with medieval roots such as green peppercorn, citrus peel and hibiscus.

Flavour profile: juniper led

Botanicals: green peppercorn, lemon peel, orange peel, hibiscus, tonka bean

Perfect pairing: tonic and twist of lemon peel

Available from:
Magna Carta (£40)

Surrey: Brockman's gin

• Available from Sainsbury's (£36)

This is a distinctively fruity gin with a super-sweet nose and masses of berry aromas and flavours, plus a pleasingly light and smooth character.

Flavour profile: fruity

Botanicals: blackberries, blueberries, juniper, lemon and orange peels, coriander, cassia bark, liquorice, angelica, almond and orris

Perfect pairing: try in a clover club cocktail with dry vermouth, lemon, egg white and raspberry syrup with fresh raspberries to garnish

Available from:
Sainsbury's (£36)

Wales: Aber Falls small batch gin

• Available from Waitrose Cellar (£27.30)

Piney juniper and lavender are surprise best pals in this subtly floral number that showcases Welsh-inspired botanicals, with peppery notes adding to its complexity. One for those who prefer sweeter gins.

Flavour profile: floral

Botanicals: lavender, rowan berries, black pepper, juniper, angelica and liquorice

Perfect pairing: tonic and a slice of cucumber

Available from:
Waitrose Cellar (£27.30)

London: Sipsmith chilli & lime gin

• Available from Sainsbury's (£30)

An intriguing release from craft gin pioneers Sipsmith, seven different chillies from around the world are used to make this unusual gin. It’s a much more subtle spirit than you’d expect, with earthy, warming spice, bright citrus and delicate tingling heat.

Flavour profile: citrus

Botanicals: Sipsmith’s chilli blend includes scotch bonnet, cascabel pepper and Carolina reaper, as well as lime peel, juniper and yuzu peel

Perfect pairing: try in a gin-based picante cocktail with chilli and coriander

Available from:

Sainsbury's (£30)

Swansea: Cygnet 77

• Available from Harrods (£130)

A luxurious, blow-out Welsh sipping gin that has been aged in Welsh whisky casks for more than a year and flavoured with manuka honey. This gives it lush depth, with rich juniper, subtle woodiness and herbaceous flavour.

Flavour profile: herbaceous and floral

Botanicals: juniper, coriander, almond, angelica root, orris root, cardamom, lime peel, liquorice, orange peel, chamomile flower, lemon peel, pink grapefruit, manuka honey, bee pollen, calendula, hibiscus, heather, rose petals, peppercorn, sea salt, lemon balm and cassia bark

Perfect pairing: it’s designed for sipping neat, or try in an extra-decadent martini

Available from:
Harrods (£130)

Northern Ireland: Boatyard Double gin

• Available from Master of Malt (£35.99)

You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover but this smooth, juniper- led gin lives up to its classy label. It also has a hint of floral sweetness thanks to the wild sweet gale that’s foraged from Boatyard’s farm in Fermanagh.

Flavour profile: juniper led

Botanicals: juniper, sweet gale, grains of paradise, angelica, lemon, orris, liquorice root, coriander

Perfect pairing: tonic and a twist of orange peel and juniper berries

Available from:
Master of Malt (£35.99)

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