Top 10 Gin’s to try in 2020

Kopparberg Mixed Fruit Gin

ABV: 37.5%

When launched last summer, this gin took the market by storm as Kopparberg expanded their fruit cider portfolio by introducing a brand-new gin. This gin is the second one that they have introduced after the Strawberry and Lime. The same botanicals of lemon zest, juniper and coriander but this offers a combination of raspberry and blackcurrant to create the perfect refreshing drink, that is perfect for the summer.

Beefeater Blood Orange

ABV: 37.5%

This gin tastes just as vibrant as it does in colour, if you love the taste of orange, then this gin is perfect for you as this contains a mix of premium gin with blood orange. This gin was first introduced back in 1876 when the founder James Burrough handpicked oranges from the Covent Garden Market in London to make an orange Gin.

Mrs Cuthbert’s Victoria Sponge Cake

ABV: 50%

Distilled in the North of Yorkshire, this gin represents all things British, with the cake that is the favourite of the nation. This gin consists of a complex six botanical gin that is infused with tones of strawberry, cream and light sponge to flavour.

Unicorn Tears Raspberry Pink Gin

ABV: 50%

This gin is truly magical, with it being a bright pink and shimmery, it truly makes your gin super pretty. To unlock the iridescence all you need to do is swirl the gin. This gin consists of a mixture of raspberries, juniper berries and sour citrus to give it a super sweet taste, if you have a sweet tooth then this gin is perfect for you.

Gin Ting

ABV: 42.5%

Top 5 Summer Inspired Gin’s

Now that winter is officially over and spring has officially begun, this can only mean one thing… that summer is officially on its way, we have named the top five gins that best represent the summer season.

Koppaberg Strawberry & Lime

ABV: 37.5% When launched summer last year, this gin was instantly popular as it was already well known in the market as cider, many wanted to see how it would taste produced as a gin and it was a success. This gin offers a mixture of sweet strawberry and zingy lime, which makes the perfect blend for a hot summers day. This gin is best served with ice and lemonade to add extra sweetness and to help you keep cool this summer.

Gordon’s Silicon Lemon

ABV: 37.5%

Gordon’s is well known for their luxurious gins and this one matches. This gin only launched in March this year and instantly became popular and is a blend of perfect flavours that offers a zesty taste and offers a ‘Mediterranean twist’ on the classic gin. This gin is best served with tonic and a slice of lemon to really enhance the zesty taste.

The Lakes Elderflower Gin

ABV: 25%

This gin is distilled in the Lake district and offers a floral and vibrant twist on a usual gin. This gin has Lakes Gin at the heart of it. The best way to drink this gin is with tonic, lemon and lime.

Bloom Jasmine and Rose Gin

ABV: 40%

This gin is made up of a combination of jasmine flowers from East Asia and rose petals from Morocco to give this gin a smooth and floral taste which gives pink gin a completely different taste. This gin is best served with Fentimans rose lemonade; this really enhances the taste of the rose petals, which is perfect on a hot summers day.

Whitley Neill Blackberry Gin

ABV: 43%

This gin is perfect for those who love a real fruity taste as it contains a combination of blackcurrants and traditional botanicals. This gin is best served with ice and tonic water to make the juiciest gin and tonic.

Top 10 Gin’s to try in 2020

Kopparberg Mixed Fruit Gin

ABV: 37.5%

When launched last summer, this gin took the market by storm as Kopparberg expanded their fruit cider portfolio by introducing a brand-new gin. This gin is the second one that they have introduced after the Strawberry and Lime. The same botanicals of lemon zest, juniper and coriander but this offers a combination of raspberry and blackcurrant to create the perfect refreshing drink, that is perfect for the summer.

Beefeater Blood Orange

ABV: 37.5%

This gin tastes just as vibrant as it does in colour, if you love the taste of orange, then this gin is perfect for you as this contains a mix of premium gin with blood orange. This gin was first introduced back in 1876 when the founder James Burrough handpicked oranges from the Covent Garden Market in London to make an orange Gin.

Mrs Cuthbert’s Victoria Sponge Cake

ABV: 50%

Distilled in the North of Yorkshire, this gin represents all things British, with the cake that is the favourite of the nation. This gin consists of a complex six botanical gin that is infused with tones of strawberry, cream and light sponge to flavour.

Unicorn Tears Raspberry Pink Gin

ABV: 50%

This gin is truly magical, with it being a bright pink and shimmery, it truly makes your gin super pretty. To unlock the iridescence all you need to do is swirl the gin. This gin consists of a mixture of raspberries, juniper berries and sour citrus to give it a super sweet taste, if you have a sweet tooth then this gin is perfect for you.

Gin Ting

ABV: 42.5%

Gin Ting features lots of flavour of refreshing fruits as well as the usual juniper berries. This gin is a blend of coriander, juniper berries, orange and lemon, this gin offers a fruity fusion of passion fruit, mango and elderflower.

Pineapple Sherbet Gin

ABV: 37.5%

This gin is one of the most unique that we have come across and thought it must be placed on this list, with a combination of pineapple juice with real sherbet, this gin creates a real retro fizz. It is a real fizzy gin that is a treat for those who love the fresh taste of pineapple.

Warner’s Raspberry Gin

ABV: 40%

With a third of the bottle consisting of fresh raspberries, this gin is definitely a winner for those who love a fruity taste, this gin is a combination of raspberries, blackberries and elderflower, the best way to drink this gin is with tonic water as it creates a refreshing, fruity drink.

Sweet Little Bubble-gum Gin

ABV: 20%

This gin is another one on our list that is guaranteed to bring nostalgia when drinking it, this is as you will recall childhood memories of when you used to have bubble-gum. This gin is a favourite amongst those who have a sweet tooth as this gin mixes perfectly with lemonade. 

Zymurgorium Flagingo Electric Blue and Scottish Raspberry Gin Liqueur

ABV: 20%

Zymurgorium have the reputation of introducing gins into the market that offer both unique flavourings and this one offers something different, a gorgeous shimmering blue. The taste reminds of the blue slushy drink that you get in summer. This drink is perfect for a hot summers day.

Strawberry Candy Floss Shimmering Gin

ABV: 40%

This gin is one that will instantly remind you of when you would go to the funfair when you were younger and eat candy floss, the pink colour instantly reminds you of the colour of candyfloss. The best way to drink this gin is with lemonade and sliced strawberries.

*ABV: Alcohol by Volume

*Always Drink Responsibly, Never Drink and Drive

* Know your limits, visit https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/ for more information

Gin Ting features lots of flavour of refreshing fruits as well as the usual juniper berries. This gin is a blend of coriander, juniper berries, orange and lemon, this gin offers a fruity fusion of passion fruit, mango and elderflower.

Pineapple Sherbet Gin

ABV: 37.5%

This gin is one of the most unique that we have come across and thought it must be placed on this list, with a combination of pineapple juice with real sherbet, this gin creates a real retro fizz. It is a real fizzy gin that is a treat for those who love the fresh taste of pineapple.

Warner’s Raspberry Gin

ABV: 40%

With a third of the bottle consisting of fresh raspberries, this gin is definitely a winner for those who love a fruity taste, this gin is a combination of raspberries, blackberries and elderflower, the best way to drink this gin is with tonic water as it creates a refreshing, fruity drink.

Sweet Little Bubble-gum Gin

ABV: 20%

This gin is another one on our list that is guaranteed to bring nostalgia when drinking it, this is as you will recall childhood memories of when you used to have bubble-gum. This gin is a favourite amongst those who have a sweet tooth as this gin mixes perfectly with lemonade. 

Zymurgorium Flagingo Electric Blue and Scottish Raspberry Gin Liqueur

ABV: 20%

Zymurgorium have the reputation of introducing gins into the market that offer both unique flavourings and this one offers something different, a gorgeous shimmering blue. The taste reminds of the blue slushy drink that you get in summer. This drink is perfect for a hot summers day.

Strawberry Candy Floss Shimmering Gin

ABV: 40%

This gin is one that will instantly remind you of when you would go to the funfair when you were younger and eat candy floss, the pink colour instantly reminds you of the colour of candyfloss. The best way to drink this gin is with lemonade and sliced strawberries.

*ABV: Alcohol by Volume

*Always Drink Responsibly, Never Drink and Drive

* Know your limits, visit https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/ for more information