Gin was first developed as a medicinal tonic before it became popular as a social drink. In the earlier times, it was used to treat ailments such as malaria, problems related to kidney, stomach, etc. Today, it has become a coveted drink for many aficionados who appreciate its melange of robust flavors that spell goodness all the way through. This Tastessence article gives a list of the best brands of gin that have been trending in the spirit industry today.
Did You Know?
The word ‘Gin’ is derived from the French word genièvre, Dutch word jenever, and Italian word ginepro, all of them meaning the same―Juniper, the berry used to make this delectable drink!
Gin is becoming the preferred drink for many, especially with the infusion of some myriad flavors that perfectly blend with the base flavor of juniper, creating a refreshing, rejuvenating taste that stirs your senses for a good long while. This drink didn’t hold quite a good reputation in the past, especially in England in the first half of the 18th century when a period known as the Gin Craze emerged. Because the government allowed unlicensed gin production at the time and imposed a heavy duty on all imported spirits, gin was manufactured widely in England. As a result, the overconsumption led to a huge social outrage and the spirit ended up gaining titles such as Mother’s Ruin and Madam Geneva. However, today, it is this very England that is the home of some of the finest gins produced in the world.
Yes, among the most famous brands that there are, a majority of them emerge of the United Kingdom. However, it would interest you to know that the most expensive brand of gin comes from Holland―Nolet’s Reserve! This is perhaps the most finest blend of distilled gin and is well worth the price, costing approximately USD 700 for a 750ml bottle.
List of the Trending Gin Brands
Having discussed a tiny fragment of the rich history associated with this spirit, it is quite obvious that you will see quite a lot of brands of this drink in the market. But, we don’t want you to get all boggled, and the last thing you could do is get hold of a brand that ruins the experience for you. The following list is not all-inclusive and contains the names of only those labels that have been voted by gin connoisseurs as the best among the rest. We present to you the brands that will slip in the goodness of this drink with every sip you take.
Name | Origin |
Aviation | United States |
Bafferts’ | England |
Barton | United States |
Beefeater | England |
Berkeley Square | England |
Berry Bros. & Rudd | England |
Bloom | England |
Blue | Austria |
Bluecoat | United States |
Blue Ribbon | France |
Bols Genever | Amsterdam |
Bombay Sapphire | England |
Boodles | England |
Boomsma | Holland |
Booth’s | England |
Boxer | England |
Brockmans | United Kingdom |
Broker’s | England |
Brooklyn | United States |
Butler’s | England |
Cadenhead’s | Scotland |
Caorunn | Scotland |
Citadelle | France |
City of London | United Kingdom |
Copperworks | United States |
Corsair Artisan | United States |
Darnley’s View | London |
Dodd’s | London |
Edinburgh | Scotland |
Fifty Pounds | England |
Fords | London |
Genevieve | United States |
Georgi | United States |
Gordon’s | United Kingdom |
Greenall’s | United Kingdom |
Greenhook Ginsmiths | United States |
G’Vine | France |
Hacienda | New Mexico |
Half Moon Orchard | United States |
Hayman’s | England |
Hendrick’s | Scotland |
Junipero | United States |
Leopold’s | United States |
Liberator | United States |
Magellan | France |
Martin Miller’s | England / Iceland |
Monkey 47 | Germany |
New Amsterdam | United States |
Nolet’s Reserve | Holland |
Old English | England |
Oliver Cromwell | United Kingdom |
Oxley | England |
Plymouth | England |
Portobello Road | England |
Roundhouse | United States |
Seagram’s | United States |
Sacred | England |
Sipsmith | England |
Schramm Organic Gin | Canada |
Tanqueray | Scotland |
TOPO | United States |
Williams Chase | England |
Warner Edwards | England |
Zuidam | Netherlands |
There are just three letters in the word “Gin” but there is a much higher percentage of refreshment and flavor in each drop. Today, this spirit has gained a significant number of fan following and has become a popular ingredient in almost every cocktail. The soothing and refreshing nature of this delectable concoction is something no social gathering can do without. We say that gin is still the tonic of the good times, don’t you agree? Cheers!