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Delicious Tipples for World Gin Day 2024

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With World Gin Day just around the corner, we’ve put together a guide to some of the best tipples to help you celebrate! Don’t forget to bookmark this page for updates and follow us for more!

Tesco Finest The Melodist London Dry Gin

A blend of fine botanicals sourced from around the world; notes of classic juniper, coriander seed and angelica work in perfect harmony with top notes of yuzu and green tea for a distinctive, characterful symphony. Expertly crafted botanically bold London Dry gin in partnership with the Master Distiller at The Two Tykes distillery. Serve with tonic water over ice with a slice of grapefruit and a sprig of rosemary. £21.25 at Tesco now.

Gordon’s Special Dry London Gin Bottle

Award-winning Gordon’s London Dry Gin is the world’s No.1 gin. Established in 1769 by Alexander Gordon, the Gordon’s distillery was founded to produce a gloriously tasting gin worthy of carrying the Gordon family name. Gordon believed that success lay in the elegant combination of pure distilled grain spirit and rich botanicals. To this day, Gordon’s London Dry Gin is made to the same exacting standards, with a triple-distilled guarantee for the purity of the gin. The exact blend of botanicals remains a closely guarded secret with a combination of handpicked wild juniper berries, coriander, angelica and liquorice. To savour the taste for yourself, mix a gin and tonic and garnish it with lime. Ideal at any time. £17.75 at Tesco now.

Beefeater Pink Gin

Beefeater Pink is a vibrant strawberry gin from Beefeater London. They’ve taken original Beefeater London Dry, the world’s most awarded gin, and infused it with natural strawberry flavouring to give it a fruity, strawberry twist. The soft fruit flavours of strawberry tune perfectly with classic notes of juniper and citrus to produce a finely balanced contemporary London gin with a hit of sweet strawberry. Beefeater Pink blends beautifully with other aromas and will enhance the taste of your drinks and cocktails. £18.00 from Tesco now.

Renais Gin

Renais is the product of two generations of the Watson family and their passion for winemaking in France. Founders Alex Watson and his sister Emma Watson were inspired by childhood trips to their family’s vineyard, Domaine Watson, in France, which their father has operated for more than 30 years; while Alex’s expertise, formed over a decade working in the drinks industry, has informed the product’s production process. The result is a bold and vibrant spirit with a truly incredible story and flavour profile, combining modernity and heritage in a beautiful bottle.
Made to be sipped over ice as well as mixing in cocktails, Renais suits stirred-down classics such as the martini, as well as long and refreshing spritzes and of course a G&T; it’s an exciting new addition to any spirits collection. £48, 70cl, 40% ABV, available directly from www.renais.co.uk, Selfridges, Whisky Exchange. Presented in a beautiful bottle evocative of luxury perfume brands, with subtle touches of gold, it makes an elegant addition to any back bar. Cocktail suggestions include: Renais Sour, The Emma and Bees Knees.

Grasmere Gin

Produced by the Grasmere Distillery in the heart of the Lake District, Grasmere Gin expresses profiles of fragrant juniper and herbal coriander notes, with a citrus and lemon rind finish. The botanicals are closed somewhat at 42% but will open up with a small splash of tonic. Best diluted to around 20% abv for the aromas to fully release and maximise the flavour but don’t drown it in tonic! Grasmere Gin: 42% ABV – Available in a 70cl bottle at £33.00 – https://www.grasmeredistillery.com
 
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Seven Crofts Fisherman’s Strength

Seven Crofts Fisherman’s Strength is the second edition in the portfolio of The Highland Liquor Company, from its small distillery in the far reaches of the north west Highlands. Bottled at 57%, the navy-strength gin was launched in October 2020 following the success of the award winning Seven Crofts Gin. The small batch gin is hand distilled and has a flavour profile that’s juniper led with forest floor notes coming through and notes of ripe blueberry, cracked black pepper, pink pepper and touch of spicy coriander. A perfect accompaniment to fish and seafood, best enjoyed in a martini or classic G&T with a slice or twist of orange.  Seven Crofts Fisherman’s Strength Gin: 57% ABV – available in a 70cl bottle at £48.00 – https://www.highlandliquorcompany.com
 

Firecracker Gin

Firecracker is a multi-award winning grain to glass spirit for true gin lovers crafted by the Lancaster Spirits Company. Stormy, complex and simmering with fragrant pine and earthy forest notes, a zing of citrus, exotic spices and subtle berry notes balanced with sweet freshly sawn timber.
Macerated and distilled with seventeen  impeccably sourced botanicals from four continents, this gin has complexity rooted in our tireless efforts to produce impeccable base spirit. Firecracker Gin: 40% ABV – available in a 70cl bottle at £38.00 or a 50cl bottle at £29.00 – https://lancasterspirits.co.uk

Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin and Gymkhana Fine Foods World Gin Day Bundle

To celebrate World Gin Day, Saturday 8th June, the award-winning Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin has partnered with Gymkhana Fine Foods to bring you the perfect World Gin Day Bundle. 
 
The Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin World Gin Day Bundle includes Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin, Tonic Water, Garnishes, a Gymkhana Fine Foods Butter Masala Cooking Sauce and Classic Tandoor Marinade along with recipe cards for making the perfect Indian G&T while cooking up a delicious Butter Chicken Masala or Paneer Butter Masala. A triple-distilled gin, handcrafted in a traditional copper pot still in small batches at one of India’s oldest distilleries, Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin encapsulates the whole of India.

Sourced from all four corners of India, seven of the 11 botanicals used to make the gin are from India. Jaisalmer Gin is great in cocktails and makes a classic G&T, mixed with Indian Tonic Water and a twist of orange. RRP: £34.95 for 70cl. ABV: 43%. Available from: Amazon, DrinkSupermarket and Master of Malt

Gymkhana was awarded Two Michelin stars for its classic and contemporary Indian cuisine, Gymkhana Fine Foods was created to allow foodies to cook up the taste of Gymkhana from the comfort of their kitchens.

Solaro Capri Gin

Solaro Capri Gin named after Capri’s highest mountain, Monte Solaro, is a smooth, refreshing blend of aromatic citrus and complex spices that capture the exuberant and vibrant nature of Capri and offers the authentic Italian luxury gin experience.

Solaro Capri Gin is made from a number of botanicals local to Capri including, Zagara (lemon blossom) from the Monte Solaro, sun-soaked red juniper from Cilento, Minto (myrtle) from Sorrento and Amalfi lemon peel and leaf giving the citrus burst. Solaro Capri Gin is presented in stunning ceramic bottles which are meticulously handcrafted by a family of local artisans and each bottle takes a week to make. The pattern on the bottles was inspired by the famous clocktower in the main square of Capri, while its decorations recall the maiolica, ceramic tiles, that are found throughout the island. 

Solaro Capri Gin has recently launched in the UK and is now available in 35cl and 70cl ceramic bottles from Boutique Brands. RRP: £120 for 70cl and £89 for 35cl

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