Campfire Gin
Puddingstone Distillery, Hertfordshire
40% ABV
Botanicals
Juniper, fresh orange peel, grapefruit peel, roasted hazelnut, coffee cherry (cascara), coriander, angelica, orris, physalis (golden berry), rooibos
Nose
Fresh citrus with hints of dark chocolate, juniper, and coffee berry. Soft and aromatic.
Palate
Smooth and warm with pine juniper, orange and grapefruit zest, earthy spices, and a distinctive nutty finish from roasted hazelnut.
Finish
Long and peppery with fruit and nut character, like a sophisticated chocolate box.
🍸 Martini Notes
Best served bone dry. The smoky, nutty complexity works beautifully with orange peel garnish soaked in sweet vermouth.
Arbikie AK's Gin
Arbikie Distillery, Angus, Scotland
43% ABV
Botanicals
Estate-grown wheat, local Angus honey, black pepper, cardamom, mace, juniper, coriander, citrus
Nose
Rich butterscotch, honey, vanilla, and crème brûlée. Warm and inviting.
Palate
Full-bodied with robust juniper backbone, spicy black pepper and cardamom, sweet honey notes, and caramel warmth.
Finish
Long, satisfying balance of spicy and sweet with lingering warmth.
🍸 Martini Notes
Field-to-bottle Scottish gin. Exceptional with sea herbs vermouth and a whisper of smoke. The honey sweetness balances beautifully in a classic martini.
Daffy's Gin
Strathmashie Distillery, Scotland
43.4% ABV
Botanicals
Juniper, Lebanese mint, coriander, angelica root, cassia bark, orris root, lemon peel, orange peel
Nose
Fresh and floral with prominent juniper and cool mint. Bright citrus undertones.
Palate
Clean and smooth with sweet citrus, spicy coriander, and refreshing mint. Hints of toffee and caramel from the slow 9.5-hour distillation.
Finish
Long and buttery with warm, woody notes. Elegant and warming.
🍸 Martini Notes
The Lebanese mint brings extraordinary freshness. Classic dry martini with orange bitters is perfection. Smooth enough to sip straight.
Bertha's Revenge
Ballyvolane House, Cork, Ireland
42% ABV
Botanicals
Whey alcohol base, juniper, coriander, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, liquorice, angelica, elderflower, citrus (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit), almond, sweet woodruff
Nose
Juniper leads, followed by warming cardamom, cumin, and sweet citrus. Complex and intriguing.
Palate
Remarkably smooth from the whey base with effortless progression through sweet orange, coriander, and peppery notes. Warming spice embrace of cumin, clove, and cardamom.
Finish
Gentle spice-tinted warmth with lasting complexity. Creamy, almost milky texture.
🍸 Martini Notes
Made from whey alcohol - first of its kind. The unique creamy mouthfeel makes for an exceptional extra-dry martini with green olives.
Pothecary Gin
Soapbox Spirits, Christchurch, Dorset
44.8% ABV
Botanicals
Bulgarian juniper, Provençal lavender, Sicilian lemon peel, Anatolian black mulberries, Polish tilia flowers
Nose
Intensely floral - lavender, honey from tilia flowers, raspberry ripple ice cream notes. Soft orange and white chocolate hints.
Palate
Lavender explosion - strong, herbal, and savoury. Yields to juniper and marmalade-like lemon peel. Honeyed sweetness from tilia flowers.
Finish
Long with candied citrus. Smooth, full-bodied, and bold.
🍸 Martini Notes
Each botanical distilled separately then blended. Pairs beautifully with bergamot and oloroso sherry for an aromatic martini experience.
Kokoro Gin
Thames Distillers, Sussex, England
42% ABV
Botanicals
Japanese sansho berries, juniper, coriander, angelica, sweet orange, lemon peel, almond, liquorice, savory
Nose
Classic London Dry profile with orange, angelica, juniper. Citrus-forward and welcoming.
Palate
Jammy citrus at first, sweet lemon heart, spice-driven finish. Piney juniper with distinctive black pepper kick from sansho.
Finish
Zesty orange, mild black pepper, lingering liquorice warmth.
🍸 Martini Notes
British gin with Japanese heart. The sansho berry's citrus-pepper character makes for excellent martinis. Serve with pink grapefruit twist.
Lilliput Dorset Gin
Lilliput, Dorset
40% ABV
Botanicals
Juniper, coriander, angelica, orris root, lemon peel, Dorset sea salt, samphire
Nose
Fresh coastal notes with bright citrus and classic juniper.
Palate
Clean and crisp with a subtle maritime salinity. Well-balanced citrus and earthy juniper.
Finish
Refreshing with gentle sea salt minerality.
🍸 Martini Notes
Coastal Dorset character. The subtle salinity makes it ideal for a dirty martini or Gibson.
Brooklyn Gin
Brooklyn, New York, USA
40% ABV
Botanicals
Hand-cracked juniper, fresh citrus (lemon, lime, orange peel), coriander, angelica, orris
Nose
Bright, fresh citrus with pronounced juniper. Clean and vibrant.
Palate
Crisp and smooth with zesty citrus, balanced juniper, and subtle floral notes.
Finish
Clean and refreshing with lingering citrus.
🍸 Martini Notes
Small-batch American craft gin. Fresh citrus-forward profile works beautifully in a classic martini with lemon twist.
Plymouth Gin
Black Friars Distillery, Plymouth, Devon
41.2% ABV
Botanicals
Juniper, coriander seed, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica root, orris root, cardamom
Nose
Fresh juniper with subtle earthiness and soft citrus notes.
Palate
Smooth and full-bodied with earthy juniper, delicate citrus, and slight sweetness. Notably softer than London Dry style.
Finish
Long, smooth, and slightly sweet.
🍸 Martini Notes
The original Navy Strength gin. Protected geographical designation. Softer, earthier style perfect for classic martinis. A bartender's benchmark.
Marylebone Gin
London, England
50.2% ABV
Botanicals
Juniper, chamomile, lemon balm, lime flower, orange peel, pink grapefruit, liquorice, grains of paradise
Nose
Floral with chamomile tea notes, bright citrus, and warming spice.
Palate
Bold juniper with complex citrus layers, herbal chamomile, and peppery grains of paradise.
Finish
Long and warming with lingering spice.
🍸 Martini Notes
Premium London gin at cask strength. The higher ABV holds up beautifully in a martini without getting lost.
Mary Rose Gin
HMS Spirits, Portsmouth, Hampshire
42% ABV
Botanicals
Tudor-inspired botanicals including juniper, rose petals, coriander, citrus, black pepper
Nose
Delicate rose florals with juniper and soft spice.
Palate
Elegant rose character balanced with citrus and traditional gin botanicals.
Finish
Floral and refined with gentle pepper warmth.
🍸 Martini Notes
Inspired by Henry VIII's flagship. The rose notes add elegance to a dry martini.
Conker RNLI Navy
Conker Spirit, Dorset
57% ABV
Botanicals
New Forest juniper, samphire, elderberries, lime, gorse flowers, coriander
Nose
Intense juniper with maritime notes and bright citrus.
Palate
Bold and powerful with concentrated botanicals. Coastal character from samphire with warming spice.
Finish
Long and intense with lingering juniper and sea air.
🍸 Martini Notes
Navy strength for charity (RNLI). The higher proof makes an incredibly bold martini that stands up to vermouth.
Conker Gin
Conker Spirit, Dorset
40% ABV
Botanicals
New Forest juniper, samphire, elderberries, lime, gorse flowers, coriander, cassia bark
Nose
Fresh juniper with coastal samphire and elderflower notes.
Palate
Crisp and clean with maritime influence. Citrus brightness and subtle floral notes.
Finish
Refreshing with gentle Dorset coastline character.
🍸 Martini Notes
Dorset dry gin with foraged New Forest botanicals. Clean and coastal in a martini.
Hepple Gin
Hepple, Northumberland
45% ABV
Botanicals
Green juniper (three extraction methods), Douglas fir, blackcurrant leaf, lovage, lemon
Nose
Incredibly fresh juniper - green, vibrant, and pine-forward.
Palate
Extraordinary juniper depth from triple extraction. Bright, resinous, with herbal complexity.
Finish
Long, clean juniper with forest freshness.
🍸 Martini Notes
Triple juniper extraction creates possibly the most juniper-forward gin. Outstanding in a classic dry martini.
Darnley's Gin
Wemyss Family, Fife, Scotland
40% ABV
Botanicals
Juniper, coriander, angelica, lemon peel, elderflower, orris root
Nose
Delicate elderflower with citrus and classic juniper.
Palate
Light and floral with elegant elderflower character and zesty lemon.
Finish
Clean and refreshing with subtle sweetness.
🍸 Martini Notes
Scottish cottage distillery gin. The elderflower adds a delicate floral note to martinis.
Caorunn Gin
Balmenach Distillery, Speyside, Scotland
41.8% ABV
Botanicals
Rowan berry, Coul blush apple, heather, bog myrtle, dandelion leaf, plus juniper, coriander, orange peel, lemon peel, cassia bark, angelica
Nose
Fresh apple and citrus with subtle highland heather notes.
Palate
Crisp and aromatic with Scottish botanicals. Apple sweetness balanced by juniper and spice.
Finish
Clean and dry with lingering heather.
🍸 Martini Notes
Celtic botanicals including rowan berry. The apple notes work surprisingly well in a martini with apple slice garnish.
Fords Gin
Thames Distillers, London, England
45% ABV
Botanicals
Juniper, coriander, orange peel, grapefruit peel, lemon peel, angelica, orris, cassia, jasmine
Nose
Bright citrus with jasmine florals and classic juniper.
Palate
Complex and well-balanced with multiple citrus layers, floral jasmine, and warming spice.
Finish
Smooth and aromatic with lingering florals.
🍸 Martini Notes
Created by Simon Ford specifically for bartenders. Designed to shine in cocktails, especially martinis.
Portobello Road Gin
London, England
42% ABV
Botanicals
Juniper, coriander, angelica root, orris root, liquorice, lemon peel, orange peel, cassia bark, nutmeg
Nose
Classic London Dry with juniper and bright citrus.
Palate
Traditional and well-balanced with juniper forward, warm spice, and citrus backbone.
Finish
Dry and clean with pleasant warmth.
🍸 Martini Notes
No. 171 - classic London Dry style. A reliable, traditional choice for martinis.
Silent Pool Gin
Surrey, England
43% ABV
Botanicals
24 botanicals including juniper, lavender, chamomile, honey, kaffir lime, fresh pear
Nose
Floral and complex with lavender, honey, and citrus notes.
Palate
Layered and sophisticated with honey sweetness, citrus brightness, and botanical complexity.
Finish
Long and elegant with floral persistence.
🍸 Martini Notes
Beautifully complex with 24 botanicals. The honey and lavender create an aromatic martini experience.
Tarquin's Gin
Southwestern Distillery, Cornwall
42% ABV
Botanicals
Juniper, coriander, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica, orris root, green cardamom, cinnamon, liquorice, Devon violets
Nose
Fresh citrus with violet florals and warming spice.
Palate
Smooth and citrus-forward with distinctive violet notes and Cornish character.
Finish
Elegant with lingering floral and spice.
🍸 Martini Notes
Handmade in Cornwall with Devon violets. Adds a unique floral dimension to martinis.
Langley's Gin
Langley Distillery, Birmingham
41.7% ABV
Botanicals
Eight traditional botanicals including juniper, coriander, angelica, cassia bark, orange peel, lemon peel, liquorice, nutmeg
Nose
Classic and crisp with prominent juniper and clean citrus.
Palate
Traditional London Dry profile - dry, juniper-forward with citrus and warm spice.
Finish
Clean and dry with classic character.
🍸 Martini Notes
From one of England's oldest distilleries. Old Tom style available. Classic benchmark gin for martinis.
Nikka Coffey Gin
Miyagikyo Distillery, Miyagi, Japan
47% ABV
Botanicals
Juniper, Japanese citrus (yuzu, kabosu, amanatsu, shikuwasa), sansho pepper, apple, coriander, angelica, lemon peel, orange peel
Nose
Bright Japanese citrus with yuzu prominence and subtle spice.
Palate
Silky and soft with vibrant citrus, gentle sansho pepper tingle, and apple sweetness.
Finish
Clean and refreshing with lingering yuzu.
🍸 Martini Notes
Distilled in Coffey stills by whisky makers Nikka. The Japanese citrus creates a unique, bright martini.
Osel Gin
Sweden
43% ABV
Botanicals
Juniper, lingonberry, rose hip, coriander, citrus
Nose
Nordic berries with classic juniper and subtle florals.
Palate
Clean and crisp with Scandinavian berry notes and balanced botanicals.
Finish
Fresh and slightly fruity.
🍸 Martini Notes
Swedish craft gin with Nordic berries. Adds a subtle fruity dimension to martinis.
East London Gin
East London Liquor Co., London
40% ABV
Botanicals
Juniper, coriander, cubeb berries, grapefruit peel, lemon peel, cardamom, angelica
Nose
Juniper-forward with grapefruit brightness and warm spice.
Palate
Bold and dry with prominent juniper, citrus, and peppery cubeb.
Finish
Long and spicy with citrus persistence.
🍸 Martini Notes
Grain-to-glass London distillery. Bold, dry style excellent for classic martinis.
Elephant Strength Gin
Germany
57% ABV
Botanicals
African botanicals including buchu, devil's claw, lion's tail, baobab, plus juniper, cassia, ginger, elderflower
Nose
Complex African botanicals with citrus, herbs, and warming spice.
Palate
Bold and intense with unique botanical character. Earthy, herbal, and warming.
Finish
Long and powerful with exotic spice.
🍸 Martini Notes
Navy strength with African botanicals. 15% of profits support elephant conservation. Bold enough to stand alone in a martini.
Pickerings Navy Gin
Summerhall Distillery, Edinburgh
57.1% ABV
Botanicals
Juniper, coriander, cardamom, clove, angelica, fennel, anise, lemon peel, lime peel
Nose
Intense juniper with warm spice and citrus.
Palate
Big and bold with concentrated botanicals. Warming spice and bright citrus.
Finish
Long and powerful with spice persistence.
🍸 Martini Notes
Original 1947 Bombay recipe. Navy strength holds up brilliantly in stirred cocktails.
Warner Edwards Gin
Falls Farm, Northamptonshire
44% ABV
Botanicals
Juniper, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, angelica, elderflower, lemon peel, orange peel
Nose
Elderflower forward with citrus and juniper.
Palate
Floral and aromatic with elderflower sweetness, balanced juniper, and warm spice.
Finish
Clean and floral with subtle warmth.
🍸 Martini Notes
Farm distillery using estate-grown botanicals. Elderflower adds elegance to martinis.
Salcombe Gin
Salcombe Distilling Co., Devon
44% ABV
Botanicals
Macedonian juniper, coriander, angelica, English lemon peel, orange peel, liquorice, cubeb, cardamom, grapefruit
Nose
Fresh citrus with juniper and subtle maritime notes.
Palate
Smooth and citrus-forward with coastal freshness and balanced spice.
Finish
Clean and refreshing with lingering citrus.
🍸 Martini Notes
Inspired by the Devon coast. Refreshing character works well in summery martinis.
Wrecking Coast Gin
Cornwall
44% ABV
Botanicals
Cornish clotted cream, juniper, coriander, orange peel, cardamom, violets
Nose
Unique creamy vanilla notes with citrus and florals.
Palate
Distinctive creamy texture from clotted cream with balanced botanicals and subtle violet.
Finish
Smooth and creamy with gentle warmth.
🍸 Martini Notes
Cornish clotted cream distilled into the gin creates unique smoothness. Try in a creamy martini variation.
Da Mhìle Gin
Glynhynod Farm, Ceredigion, Wales
42% ABV
Botanicals
Organic Welsh botanicals including juniper, coriander, citrus, seaweed, heather
Nose
Herbal and earthy with subtle maritime notes.
Palate
Complex organic character with Welsh heather and coastal seaweed influence.
Finish
Earthy and herbal with minerality.
🍸 Martini Notes
Organic Welsh gin from a family farm. The seaweed adds subtle umami to a dirty martini.
Curio Gin
Cornwall
41% ABV
Botanicals
Wild Cornish rock samphire, juniper, coriander, orris, citrus
Nose
Fresh coastal with rock samphire and citrus brightness.
Palate
Distinctive maritime character with saline notes and traditional juniper.
Finish
Clean and coastal with subtle salinity.
🍸 Martini Notes
Wild rock samphire gathered from Cornish cliffs. The coastal character enhances a dirty martini.
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