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Classic London Dry names include Tanqueray, Gordon's and Hayman's, while Hendrick's comes from Scotland and Malfy from Italy. Local distillers such as Scapegrace sit alongside gins from Japan, Spain, France and Ireland.

Styles of Gin

  • London Dry: a method rather than a place, giving a crisp, juniper-forward gin with all flavour from distilled botanicals.
  • Contemporary: modern gins where florals, tea, citrus or herbs share the spotlight with juniper.
  • Flavoured Gin: fruit or other flavours added for a softer, often pink or citrus style.
  • Sloe Gin: a liqueur made by steeping sloe berries in gin with sugar, fruity, sweet and lower in strength.
  • New Zealand Gin: local craft gins, some featuring native botanicals.

Or browse by origin, such as Japanese Gin.

How to Choose Gin

Think about your serve. A juniper-led gin like Tanqueray London Dry Gin keeps a G&T or Martini crisp, while Hendrick's Gin, with its cucumber and rose, suits a long tonic with a slice of cucumber. Citrus gins such as Malfy Gin Con Limone pair nicely with soda or a Mediterranean tonic.

Gin FAQs

What is gin made from?

Gin is a neutral spirit, usually made from grain, that is redistilled or infused with juniper berries and other botanicals. Juniper must be the main flavour. Common supporting botanicals include coriander seed, angelica root, orris root and citrus peel, with each brand adding its own signature mix.

What does London Dry gin mean?

London Dry describes how a gin is made, not where. All flavour must come from botanicals during distillation, and only water and a very small amount of sweetener may be added afterwards. The result is a dry, juniper-led gin that can be produced anywhere in the world.

What tonic goes with gin?

A classic Indian tonic suits juniper-forward London Dry gin, while a lighter Mediterranean or elderflower tonic works with floral and citrus gins. Use plenty of ice and match the garnish to the gin's botanicals, such as lime, lemon, cucumber or a sprig of rosemary.

Does gin go off?

Gin does not spoil, because its high alcohol content keeps it stable. Once opened, the fresh botanical aromas can slowly fade over a year or two, so keep the cap tight and store the bottle upright away from heat and sunlight. Flavoured and sloe gins taste freshest when finished sooner.