With the help of a panel of four experts, we tested 25 gins – 10 premium classic gins, seven Asian-inspired gins and eight pink gins.
Our experts praised some gins as exemplary, with beautifully balanced flavours and authentic gin flavours, but others proved disappointing.
Eat well, live better and stay healthy:Classic gins worth seeking out and why pink gin won't be for everyone
When testing premium classic-style gins, we wanted to see if it was worth spending more on a bottle and if any brands stood out.
One gin in this category really shone, impressing experts with its perfectly balanced flavour and aroma. Several others were noteworthily good, while some fell a little flat.
If you're intrigued by Asian gin, our experts also uncovered some real gems in this category, with two gins recommended as Best Buys.
Pink gin proved much more controversial. Our experts were largely unimpressed by these fruit-flavoured spirits, with some being slated for tasting nothing like gin, and many getting marked down for overly synthetic flavours.
However, if you prefer a sweeter drink, these may suit you - just don't expect a traditional gin taste and pay careful attention to the flavour notes to find the right match for you.
Tips for buying gin
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Our gin taste tests
In May 2024, we asked a panel of independent gin experts to rate ten premium gins, eight pink gins and seven Asian-inspired gins.
The taste test was blind, so they didn't know which gin they were trying, and each expert tried the gins in a different order to avoid any bias. After all the samples had been tasted and rated, the panel discussed any discrepancies in score and agreed which bottles deserved to be Best Buys.
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