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Gin

In its most basic form, Gin is a liquor around 40% alcohol that is derived from grain spirit, and is flavoured primarily with Juniper Berries. It was invented by the Dutch in the 1600’s and then quickly adopted by the British in the latter half of the 17th Century, this period became known as the “Gin Craze”. As far as the English are concerned Gin was never out of fashion, but in the rest of the world it has seen a massive resurgence in popularity, and we are spoilt for choice here. As well as a huge number of producers, we are also faced with a new raft of flavoured Gins, many of the most interesting from New Zealand. Blush Gin is a triple distilled Gin flavoured with Rhubarb. The Rhubarb works well as it has a tart quality, and marries well with the Gin profile. This can be enjoyed over ice or with the tonic of your choice. Another method that is being used is barrel aging.

While you may think that this is slightly weird, the barrel ageing adds a spice and extra complexity that works well with Gin. The Source Barrel Aged Gin from the Cardrona Distillery has all the hallmarks of a stylish spirit, the flavour profile is underpinned with a sweet red fruit finish. Reid and Reid from Martinborough have also released a barrel aged Gin and it is extraordinary. The barrels are ex Martinborough Vineyards Pinot Noir French oak, so certainly not lacking in quality! These Gins can be sipped over ice, or in a G&T. With the latter I would advise partaking of a tiny sip of Gin on its own, and then selecting a tonic from there. Here again we are spoiled for choice, but my advice for tonic would be keep it simple. The East Imperial Burma Tonic or the Fever Tree usually work very well. Happy sipping….

Darnleys
Spiced Navy Strength Gin (1x200ml)
$29.99
Scapegrace
Gin (1x200ml)
$29.99
The Botanist
Gin (1x200ml)
$34.99
Beefeater
Gin (1x1l)
$53.99
Gordons
Gin (1x1l)
$58.99
Malfy
Limone Gin (1x700ml)
$59.00
Malfy
Originale Gin (1x700ml)
$59.99
Malfy
Rosa Pink Grapefruit Gin (1x700ml)
$59.99
Malfy
Arancia Blood Orange Gin (1x700ml)
$59.99
Haymans
City Of London Gin (1x1000ml)
$61.99
Haymans
Sloe Gin 26.0% (1x700ml)
$62.99
Haymans
Old Tom Gin (1x700ml)
$62.99
Haymans
Peach & Rose Cup (1x700ml)
$62.99
Tanqueray
Gin (1x1l)
$64.99
Rutte
Dry Gin (1x700ml)
$65.00
Haymans
London Dry Gin (1x1000ml)
$66.99
Melbourne Gin Co
Dry Gin (1x700ml)
$69.00
Darnleys
View Spiced Gin (1x700ml)
$69.99
Lighthouse
Gin (1x700ml)
$70.99
Four Pillars
Rare Dry Gin (1x700ml)
$71.99
Four Pillars
Bloody Shiraz Gin (1x700ml)
$71.99
Four Pillars
Olive Leaf Gin (1x700ml)
$71.99
Four Pillars
Gin Trio Pack (1x600ml)
$72.41
Dancing Sands
Sacred Springs Gin (1x700ml)
$74.99
Scapegrace
Gin (1x700ml)
$74.99
Scapegrace
Black Gin (1x700ml)
$74.99
Reid And Reid
Native Gin (1x700ml)
$75.99
Bombay Sapphire
Gin (1x1.0l)
$76.99
Caorunn
Gin (1x700ml)
$79.99
Drouin
Le Gin (1x700ml)
$79.99
Herno Gin
(1x500ml)
$82.99
Roku
Japanese Gin (1x700ml)
$82.99
Victor
Gin (1x700ml)
$84.99
Blush
Rhubarb Gin 700ml (1x700ml)
$85.00
Blush
Boysenberry Gin (1x700ml)
$85.00
Sipsmith
Dry Gin (1x700ml)
$89.99
Hendricks
Gin (1x700ml)
$89.99
Victor Gin
Kaffir Lime (1x700ml)
$89.99
Monkey 47
Gin (1x500ml)
$94.99
Chapel Down
Bacchus Gin (1x700ml)
$94.99
Chapel Down
Pinot Noir Gin (1x700ml)
$94.99
Tobermory
Hebridean Gin (700ml)
$94.99
Simply Pure
Black Robin Rare Gin (1x750ml)
$99.99
The Botanist
Gin (1x700ml)
$99.99
Cardrona Distillery
The Source Gin (1x750ml)
$104.99
Tanqueray
10 Gin (1x1l)
$119.99
Scapegrace
Gold 57% (1x700ml)
$124.99