After plenty of gin tastings and logo and bottle designing, the boys jumped onto the idea of launching two separate bottles. “We [The boys and Cardiff Distillery] worked together to bring the brand together,” said Shane. A true locally-sourced spirit (explaining the terroir name), it also features California bay laurel and coastal sage among its 12 botanicals. Notable among the others are coriander seeds which are roasted in a seasoned wok at the distillery. The foundation of Leopold Bros. gin, their American Small Batch (40 percent ABV, 80 proof) was an instant hit on its 2001 release. The timing was perfect as craft distilling was just gaining notice and discerning drinkers began looking to the "little guy" to quench their thirst. The Botanist is a perfectly balanced marriage of every botanical it uses. There is a refreshing hint of apple mint mixed with juniper, then waves of citrus and spice. You will experience both coolness and warmth and, as the distillery's tasting notes say, "a starburst of flavours as they explode across the palate." Soft or bold, Leopold Bros. has a gin for your style. Though it started as a brewery, this brand has captured the attention of the world with their distilled spirits.

Bloom Gin offers an unexpected, floral twist from one of the world's oldest gin distilleries. It has been described as a "gateway gin," a "gin for women," and an "unexpected gin." All of these only begin to describe the wonders held inside this bottle. No matter your personal gin preference, it's one you will want to try. Of all the gins out there, none hit the sweet spot between classic gin flavour and moreish complexity quite like No. 3. If you have room for just one gin on your shelf, we’d make it this one. Bottled at 114 proof (57 percent ABV), this gin is not for the weak of heart or palate. You really need to lovegin to appreciate Leopold's Navy Strength as it is juniper-heavy (twice the normal intensity) and has a bold, intense flavor overall. You can find the gin bottles for sale in hotels, restaurants, bars and supermarkets from the end of next week. James said, “We will have it on sale wherever we can!” The description of their Dry Rye Gin (49.5 percent ABV, 99 proof) certainly whets the palate. This gin is distilled entirely from rye and that gives it a genever-like feel. It's rich and malty with some of those signature rye spices that make rye whiskey special.In 2017, the distillery started offering a seasonal gin that only comes out during the summer months. Appropriately named Summer Gin (47 percent ABV, 94 proof), it's bright, airy, and has a few special botanicals. Made by historic London wine merchants Berry Bros. & Rudd, the six-botanical spirit took two years to develop with Dr David Clutton – a man who holds a PhD in gin (yep, that exists). It was worth the effort. Moore's experience and Greenall's tradition were the perfect foundations for creating a brand new, very modern gin. It may have taken a woman's touch to create the floral wonder that is Bloom!

Navy strength is used to describe high-proof gin that sailors of the British Royal Navy found would not make their gunpowder worthless after a spill. The marketing spiel says this is “gin, just as it should be”, and while marketing spiels are usually guff, this one happens to be spot on. It’s hard to find a gin simultaneously this archetypal – it’s a classic London Dry – this elegant, and this flavourful (the finish goes on and on). Whether you’re a G&T obsessive or martini connoisseur, No. 3 hits the mark every time. Though, for the record: we like it best with a slug of classic Indian tonic. The 4% ABV IPA from SkinnyBrands weighs in at just 89 calories per 330ml can – and is vegan, gluten-free and kosher-certified. The distillery is a newcomer to the liquor scene and began operations in 2008 as "Brittain's First and Only Single-Estate Distillery." With the same base as their award-winning vodkas and carefully selected botanicals, a new line of gin was born and it now includes five very impressive spirits.

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It also uses local botanicals from close to Wales’s home ground, the Principality Stadium, which make for a zesty spirit with notes of citrus, cardamon and thyme. A captivating bottle of gin, The Botanist comes from the land of scotch on the Isle of Islay and features 22 foraged botanicals. Photo Courtesy: The Botanist Remember, it is not a robust London dry gin, so it can get lost with heavy flavors. Save those drinks for Leopold Bros. Navy Strength. Special considerations needed to be made to distill gin alongside whisky and McEwan and his team made that happen. Among other things, an otherwise abandoned Lomond still at the distillery was transformed specifically for the process.