We taste some of the best flavoured gins – so you don’t have to…

Flavoured gins showcase the versatility and creativity of gin distillers, with examples ranging from the floral to the fruity and beyond. Here’s a review of some of the best-flavoured gins available, highlighting their unique characteristics and what makes them stand out.

We taste some of the best flavoured gins – so you don’t have to…

Boë Passion Gin 70cl

A gin which combines the tart and tangy flavour of passion fruit with classic gin botanicals like juniper and citrus.

Tasting notes: A vibrant and fruity aroma leads to a palate that balances sweetness with a refreshing tanginess, finishing with a hint of orange zest.

Best served: With tonic water and a slice of passion fruit or orange for a tropical twist.

Three Wrens Apple Crumble Gin 70cl

Inspired by the classic dessert, Three Wrens Apple Crumble Gin features flavours of baked apple, cinnamon, and demerara sugar.

Tasting notes: The nose offers a sweet and spicy aroma of apple and cinnamon. The palate is rich and warming, reminiscent of apple crumble, with a smooth and sweet finish.

Best served: With ginger ale and a slice of fresh apple, or as part of a dessert-inspired cocktail.

Manchester Gin Raspberry Infused 50cl

Manchester Gin creates a wide range of excellent expressions, but this is a standout. Infused with fresh raspberries, this gin combines fruity sweetness with traditional gin botanicals.

Tasting notes: The nose is dominated by fresh raspberry aromas. The palate is sweet and fruity, balanced by the juniper and citrus notes, leading to a refreshing finish.

Best served: With tonic water and a handful of fresh raspberries, or in a fruity gin cocktail.

That Boutique-y Gin Company Spit-Roasted Pineapple Gin 70cl

A unique gin from That Boutique-y Gin Company, showcasing the sweet and tangy flavour of spit-roasted pineapple.

Tasting notes: The nose is filled with caramelized pineapple aromas. The palate is sweet and fruity, with a smoky depth from the roasting process, leading to a tropical finish.

Best served: With tonic water and a slice of pineapple, or in a tropical cocktail.

Mallows Chocolate Chilli & Sea Salt Gin 70cl

Mallows Chocolate Chilli & Sea Salt Gin combines rich chocolate with a hint of chilli heat and a touch of sea salt.

Tasting notes: The nose features chocolate and subtle chilli aromas. The palate is smooth and rich, with chocolate sweetness, a kick of chilli, and a salty finish.

Best served: Over ice with a splash of tonic, or in a dessert cocktail.

Fallen Angel Blood Orange Gin 70cl

This boasts a unique bottle, but don’t underestimate the gin inside which possesses a bold blood orange flavour with a strong citrus presence.

Tasting notes: The nose offers a burst of citrus and orange zest. The palate is zesty and refreshing, with a pronounced blood orange flavour, finishing with a crisp citrus note.

Best served: With tonic water and a slice of blood orange, or in a refreshing gin spritz.

Rare Bird Vanilla Spiced Gin 70cl

Infused with vanilla and warming spices, Rare Bird Vanilla Spiced Gin offers a sweet and spiced profile.

Tasting notes: The nose is sweet with vanilla and spice notes. The palate is smooth and warming, with a balance of vanilla sweetness and spice, leading to a comforting finish.

Best served: With ginger ale and a slice of orange, or in a spiced gin cocktail.

Bathtub Gin Miso, Black Cardamom, and Pine 70cl

Bathtub created this adventurous gin which expertly combines some big and interesting flavours, namely savoury miso, smoky black cardamom, and pine notes.

Tasting notes: The nose is complex with umami and pine aromas. The palate is rich and savoury, with the smokiness of black cardamom and a piney freshness, leading to a unique and lingering finish.

Best served: Neat or with a light tonic to appreciate its complex flavours.

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