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Gin has come a long way from being a “medicine” to now being a go-to drink for so many! It’s become a classic in the world of spirits. At its heart, gin’s made from grains like wheat, barley, or corn. But, the real magic happens when juniper berries enter the mix, giving it that refreshing, piney kick that makes gin, well, gin!
You’ll also find a selection of botanicals like coriander, citrus peels, and cardamom thrown in the mix to give each gin its own unique character.
With gin, you get the best of both traditionalism and trendiness. You've got your classic Martinis and Gin & Tonics, but you also have a host of craft distilleries experimenting with bold, trendy flavors. This gives you the choice to sip it straight or concoct a crisp drink with a complexity that most other spirits just can’t match.
This guide will explore all you need to know about the best gin in 2025, along with various other details that will help you decide which bottle to pick. We have curated a list of the best gin options, and they’re all available for purchase on Flaviar.
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Plymouth Sloe Gin (700mL)
19th Century recipe, 21st Century treasure. The history of Plymouth Gin dates back to the 15th century. What was once a monastery, home to Dominican (order) friars, is now home to Plymouth Gins. The Black Friars Distillery is the only remaining distillery in Plymouth, England. The Port of...
View more about Plymouth Sloe Gin (700mL) >>Appearance / Color
Dark red
Nose / Aroma
Juniper berries, almonds, citrus aromas, sloe berries, tart cherry
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Clean with notes of orange and lemon peel, herbs, and sloe berries
Finish
Crisp, long, tart fruits
Suntory Roku Gin (700mL)
A journey through the four seasons with six botanicals. Global spirits giant Beam Suntory first announced plans to launch Roku Gin in May 2017. Produced at its Osaka-based distillery, Roku (meaning ‘six’ in Japanese), is based on more than 100 years’ knowledge of distilling. Shinjiro Torii, Founder of...
View more about Suntory Roku Gin (700mL) >>Clear
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Cherry blossom, green tea, pepper
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Earl grey, bitter citrus, juniper
Finish
Wormwood, tannic, dry
Edinburgh Gin (700mL)
Sheep Dip's Gin brother. Spencerfield Spirits Company is based in Spencerfield House, near the Firth of Forth. Set up by ex-marketing director of Glenmorangie Alex Nicol, the company is family based and proud of their heritage. Alex and his wife Jane are dedicated to bringing a range of Scottish...
View more about Edinburgh Gin (700mL) >>Crystal clear.
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Juniper laced with herbs, the heather shows itself here.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Citrus fruits burst open alongside floral aromas and a good dose of more juniper, more herbs are also present including coriander.
Finish
Herb notes linger on the tongue and are followed by a fading floral flavor.
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin (700mL)
From gunpowder tea to gunpowder Gin. Drumshanbo, a small town in County Leitrim, is the home of the Drumshanbo Distillery and Gunpowder Gin. The brainchild of master distiller Patrick J Rigby, the mastermind behind multiple quality Spirits on the market, Gunpowder Gin takes its name from one of its...
View more about Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin (700mL) >>Appearance / Color
Clear
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Citrus, star anise with notes of tea.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Coriander, citrus and warm spice.
Finish
Bold, spiced and long.
Nordes Atlantic Galician Gin (700mL)
On the windswept Galician coast, a lonely still is raised, to bring a special Spanish Gin to your palate to be praised. Nordés named their company after the consistent trade winds of the Atlantic that blow Eastward across the Atlantic sea onto the coasts of Galicia in Northern Spain. They are maniacal about quality and...
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