Best British gins – the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the gin connoisseur in your life
VALENTINE'S DAY is nearly here and it's time to start planning your gifts. If you're a little stuck on what to get your special someone, a good bottle of gin is usually a pretty safe bet for a gift that will be much appreciated, and readily devoured.
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Sophisticated but not snobby and just plain delicious, gin is the UK's favourite spirit for a reason – it’s very good. Gin lovers are an enthusiastic bunch and they usually have quite high standards when it comes to their gin of choice, which can make picking out a bottle a tricky process. Luckily, due to Britain’s passion for a good gin, we have no shortage of excellent quality options made right here at home.
If you want to treat a loved one to a fantastic bottle of gin this Valentine's Day, Express.co.uk has rounded up our favourite British gins so you know that your gift will be a hit.
Hayman’s Peach and Rose Cup
Notes of fresh peach, orchard pear, and English rose give this gin a delicately citrus-infused flavour that is sure to leave you moreish, and makes the perfect Valentine's Day gift for those who like their gin on the sweeter side.
Alcohol content: 25 percent
Bottle size: 700ml
RRP: £24.81
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Beefeater Pink Strawberry Flavoured Gin
Sweet, yet delicate and refreshing, this pink gin by Beefeater is a delightful twist on the English classic. Fusing strawberry, citrus, and juniper botanicals to create a finely balanced dry gin with a subtle hint of sweetness.
For a simple and delicious Valentine's Day cocktail, pour this gin over ice with tonic and garnish with a handful of strawberries.
Alcohol content: 37.5 percent
Bottle size: 700ml
RRP: £19.49, on sale now for £14 - you save £5.49
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Mirabeau Rose Gin
Why give someone roses when you can give them rose gin instead? This delicious gin fuses juniper, coriander, lemon zest, rose petals, rosemary, jasmine tea and lavender for an aromatic and romantic gin that is soft enough to be sipped on straight but still makes a delightful cocktail.
Alcohol content: 43 percent
Bottle size: 700ml
RRP: £45
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Slingsby Rhubarb Flavoured Gin
Starting off with their famous London dry gin and then infusing it with Yorkshire rhubarb, this fruity gin has notes of rhubarb, raspberry, and pink grapefruit.
Alcohol content: 40 percent
Bottle size: 700ml
RRP: £33.05
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Cooper King Distillery Sharing Selection Boxes
Cooper King Distillery has created a choice of two Sharing Selection Boxes for eco-conscious spirit lovers .
Not only do they fit through a letterbox, but the spirits are distilled with locally grown grain and botanicals and delivered in Forest Stewardship Council certified cardboard boxes.
RRP: £25
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Keepr's London Dry Gin with British Honey with a personalised label
A classic London dry gin infused with British honey for a smooth yet sweet gin.
Light notes of juniper, vanilla, and citrus zest make for a refreshing taste.
Alcohol content: 40 percent
Bottle size: 700ml
RRP: £37.50
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That Boutique-y Gin Company Cherry Gin
This sensual gin uses sweet and sour marasca cherries with orange, cinnamon, clove, and vanilla for a wonderfully fruity sloe gin that makes an excellent base for indulgent cocktails.
Alcohol content: 46 percent
Bottle Size: 700ml
RRP: £29.95
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Tarquin's Cornish Gin Blackberry and Cornish Honey Gin
Branding itself as “cornish sunshine in a bottle” this refreshing spirit could well be the antidote to those stubborn winter blues.
The vibrant red shade makes it great for cocktails, as does the added berries, lemon sorbet, summer pudding, and cornish wildflower honey.
Alcohol content: 38 percent
Bottle size: 700ml
RRP: £33, on sale now for £29.84 - you save £3.16
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Pinkster Raspberry Gin
Dry yet smooth, this gin has been subtly flavoured with fresh fruit that gives it a refreshing taste of raspberry and mint.
Alcohol content: 37.5 percent
Bottle size: 700ml
RRP: £34.49, on sale now for £29.94 - you save £4.55
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Cotswolds Dry Gin
Made with ten times the average number of botanicals, this gin has a deep, rich flavour. The fresh notes of grapefruit, lime, and lavender give a subtle hint of citrus.
Alcohol content: 46 percent
Bottle size: 700ml
RRP: £34.95, on sale now for £31.99 - you save £2.96
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Masons Yorkshire Peppered Pear Gin
Yorkshire’s finest gin has been given an update and now comes with an infusion of peppered pear. The peppered pear gives the gin a crisp taste, while pink peppercorn and rose balance that out with warmth for a delicately balanced and delicious beverage.
Alcohol content: 42 percent
Bottle size: 700ml
RRP: £29.89
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Isle Of Wight Distillery Mermaid Pink Gin
Using island strawberries for a smooth taste, this Mermaid gin also contains a blend of lemon zest, grains of paradise, and rock samphire to create a light and refreshing spirit.
Alcohol content: 38 percent
Bottle size: 700ml
RRP: £35.80
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6 O'clock Gin London Dry
Subtle notes of elderflower make for a smooth, clean taste that creates the ultimate G&T.
Alcohol content: 43 percent
Bottle size: 700ml
RRP: £29.90
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58 Gin - Pink Apple and Hibiscus Gin
Citrus, apple, and hibiscus make for a sweet and subtle gin with a delightfully smooth finish.
This gin also has the added benefits of no artificial sugars or sweeteners so it’s easier to make sure you’re not going overboard on the sugar.
Alcohol content: 43 percent
Bottle size: 700ml
RRP: £33.95
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Plymouth Navy Strength Dry Gin
At 57 percent this gin is not for the faint of heart and would be best suited to a long-time gin drinker.
A bold yet classic gin that goes down smooth.
Alcohol content: 57 percent
Bottle size: 700ml
RRP: £38.83
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Silent Pool Distillers English Rose Gin
Handcrafted, artisanal, and coming in a beautiful floral print bottle, this gin is flavoured with gin botanicals and fragranced with English roses.
Alcohol content: 42 percent
Bottle size: 500ml
RRP: £25.95
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Wessex, English Sloe Gin
Lovingly created in a family-run distillery, this is a classic English Sloe Gin from Wessex.
Alcohol content: 28 percent
Bottle size: 700ml
RRP: £27.95
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Dodd's Organic Gin
Flavoured with botanicals, bay leaf, juniper, fresh lime peel, black cardamom, and menthol, this organic gin tastes fresh and full-bodied.
Alcohol content: 49.9 percent
Bottle size: 500ml
RRP: £32.14
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