Best Gin Picks
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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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...
View more about Nordes Atlantic Galician Gin (700mL) >>Whitley Neill Blood Orange Handcrafted Gin (700mL)
No apples, just oranges — a Gin with a citrussy twist. When Johnny Neill found a dusty collection of bottles under the stairs of his grandma's house, his family legacy finally began to crystallize. Turns out they've been distilling Gin since 1762! With some guidance from his grandmother and...
View more about Whitley Neill Blood Orange Handcrafted Gin (700mL) >>Clear
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Bright and zesty fruit aromas abound for an all-around citrussy Gin. Lots of orange peel and lemon.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Sweet and fruity with plenty of crisp oranges, followed by juniper.
Finish
Warm finish with mild earthy licorice, junipers.
I light pink Gin born in Italy and infused with a lightly tart Mediterranean flare. Drinksology Kirker Greer was founded in 2007 by Steven Pattison and Richard Ryan. Still independently owned, they are based in Belfast Northern Ireland but have strategically located offices in Dublin, London, and New York. They...
View more about Ginato Pompelmo Classico Gin (700mL) >>Appearance / Color
Light Pink
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The aroma is tart and lively with sweet citrus and sun-baked rosemary.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate builds upon the nose with with added tones of grape must, wild orange blossoms, and grapefruits zest.
Finish
Taken neat the finish is super bright, lightly tart, and refreshing.