Gins

Elephant Gin’s high-proof release has been named Elephant Strength. This gin is made with the same 14 botanicals as the original London Dry, of which many are from Africa, including: buchu (reminiscent of blackcurrant), devil’s claw (for bitter aromatics), lion’s tail (a medicinal herb), wormwood (floral and bitter) and baobab (a fruit rich in Vitamin C). The result is a fresh and powerful gin, rich yet balanced, which works well in cocktails or in a classic G&T.

A curious gin from Monkey 47, produced in Germany's Schwarzwald – also known as the Black Forest – and made with an impressive combination of no less than 47 botanicals. This medley of ingredients includes fruits and herbs that are native to the Black Forest, as well as exotic Asian botanicals, including elderberries, mint, almonds, jasmine, ginger, Vervain and camomile, to name a few. Understandably complex, the palate finds a delicate balance between notes of juniper, citrus, sweet flowers, bitter fruit and peppery spices that lends itself well to use in cocktails such as Martinis and Gimlets, as well as being mixed with tonic and garnished with a slice of orange.

This gin draws inspiration from the sunset settings of Ibiza and music-filled memories at the iconic Café Del Mar bar – 40 years in the making. A delicate blend of botanicals, offering notes of fresh citrus fruits, juniper and sweet spices on the palate. Best enjoyed in a classic gin cocktail – paired with a beautiful sunset.

A fruity, refreshing strawberry and rhubarb gin from Boodles, infused with fresh fruit and an array of botanicals that create and aromatic, summery palate.

Produced by one of the oldest distilleries in Andalusia, this gin produces a big character with intense juniper and fine anise notes.

A Chai spiced gin from Rutland Square that is made with a blend of 13 ethically and sustainably sourced botanicals from around the world, including Oolong White tea leaves from the region of Dibrugarh, Assam, juniper berries, lemon peel, caraway, cardamom, cinnamon, liquorice, orange peel and vetiver. The palate is lively and aromatic, with rich undertones of earthy wood smoke, bright citrus and sweet spices that linger in the finish.

Guardian is a small batch gin made with native New Zealand botanicals, including the peppery kawakawa and horopito plants, as well as locally grown limes and lemons. Hidden World theme their gins around an explorer's journey to distant worlds in search of unique botanicals, and Guardian marks the explorer's first task: passing the fearsome monster which guards a batch of flavoursome ingredients.

A small batch gin from Corsair, made in their hand-hammered gin-head pot still using a sustainably harvested mix of traditional botanicals.

The Cornish Distilling Company’s first foray into gin has been given a coastal Cornish twist. The region is known for its picturesque coast and boasts a vast array of aquatic plants that make great botanicals. This gin is made with a blend of nine botanicals including juniper, kelp, bladderwrack seaweed and grains of paradise which offer a saline minerality to your gin and tonics.

This father and son team are producing beautifully crafted spirits from their tiny distillery in the heart of Cape Town. Empire Gin is a nod to the colonizers who brought gin to South Africa with its clean cool notes of lemon, pine resin and earthy juniper. This is a refreshing dry gin that is best garnished with a slice of cucumber.