An exciting and unusual gin from Islay whisky distillery Bruichladdich, The Botanist is made in a Lomond still christened Ugly Betty and contains no fewer than 31 botanicals, of which 22 are native to the Southern Hebridean island itself. The latter include the likes of mugwort, meadowsweet and the enigmatic Lady's Bedstraw flowers, and the resultant dry gin is described,...

Very fresh and smooth on the nose with slight hints of juniper and citrus coming through. A good hit of liquorice is present on the palate, with a slight spice that creates a long tingle.

Released in 2000, Tanqueray No. TEN gin is named after the small copper pot-still ("Tiny Ten") that is used to produce the spirit. Made with several botanicals which differ from the standard Tanqueray recipe, juniper, coriander, chamomile flowers, white grapefruit, lime, and orange make up the recipe. This is the only gin (so far) that uses whole citrus fruits in...

Very fresh and smooth on the nose with slight hints of juniper and citrus coming through. A good hit of liquorice is present on the palate, with a slight spice that creates a long tingle.

Launched in 1939, this American-made gin is sold in its famous "bumpy" bottle (and is actually referred to as "Bumpy" in many a liquor store to this day). It is actually aged slightly (several weeks) in ex-whiskey white oak barrels and has just the faintest hint of yellow color. The gin is distilled with a 100% neutral grain base.

Launched in 1939, this American-made gin is sold in its famous "bumpy" bottle (and is actually referred to as "Bumpy" in many a liquor store to this day). It is actually aged slightly (several weeks) in ex-whiskey white oak barrels and has just the faintest hint of yellow color. The gin is distilled with a 100% neutral grain base

New Amsterdam Gin is crafted with botanicals, citrus, and a nod to juniper. As one of the best gins available, it's a modern take on the 400-year tradition. The smooth finish lets you drink this flavorful gin straight or as the centerpiece of a perfect martini.

New Amsterdam Gin is crafted with botanicals, citrus, and a nod to juniper. As one of the best gins available, it's a modern take on the 400-year tradition. The smooth finish lets you drink this flavorful gin straight or as the centerpiece of a perfect martini.

Hendrick's Gin was launched by William Grant & Sons at a time when gin wasn't the diverse, thriving category it is today. A clear callback to gin's forbears, the apothecary style bottle suggests comparison to Genevers and a time when gin was a medicine. The Edwardian era advertising campaign has helped make the brand a stalwart both in bars and...