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Gin Reviews – Honest Reviews of the Best Gins

Gin Reviews

Honest, independent reviews of gins from around the world. We taste across all styles — London Dry, contemporary, flavoured, Navy Strength, aged, and more.

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From London Dry classics to small-batch craft gins — we review them all.

Gin Styles We Review

London Dry

The classic style. Juniper-forward, dry, and aromatic. Examples: Tanqueray, Beefeater, Sipsmith.

Contemporary

Less juniper, more emphasis on other botanicals — floral, fruity, or citrus-driven. Great for newcomers.

Flavoured

Pink gins, sloe gins, rhubarb gins. Often sweeter and more approachable. Perfect with tonic.

Navy Strength

Bottled at 57% ABV or higher. Intense, bold, built for cocktails that need punch.

Aged Gin

Rested in oak barrels, taking on colour and woody notes alongside botanicals.

Craft & Small Batch

Made in small quantities by independent distillers. Often local botanicals and unique profiles.

Quick Gin Recommendations

  • Best beginner gin: Hendrick’s — floral, cucumber notes, approachable
  • Best G&T gin: Tanqueray No. Ten — citrus-forward, clean
  • Best Negroni gin: Beefeater — juniper-led, holds up against Campari
  • Best value gin: Gordon’s — reliable, versatile, affordable
  • Best craft gin: Monkey 47 — 47 botanicals, extraordinary complexity
  • Best Navy Strength: Sipsmith V.J.O.P. — bold, juniper-packed
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Full in-depth reviews coming soon. In the meantime, browse our gin blog for tasting notes, and our recipes suggest specific gins for each cocktail.