Midlands
Cotswold’s Dry Gin
An award winning (stacks of awards!), 46% dry gin made with a mix of nine botanicals including coriander seed, Egyptian bar leaves as well as locally sourced lavender. This is a sweet, clean tasting gin that feels both grown-up and familiar all at the same time. Plus they run excellent tours of their beautiful site in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Location
Whichford Road, Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 5HG
Where to buy
Harvey Nichols, Fortnum & Mason, Majestic Wine, Oddbins, Laithwaites, Online
Nelson’s Rhubarb & Custard Gin
Another gin that will rock traditionalists to the core but who cares when it tastes this good?!? Using botanicals from around the world including Madagascan vanilla which really brings out the custard flavours, this wonderfully evocative gin tastes of childhood, playgrounds and granny’s puddings. Wonderfully different.
Location
Grindley Business Village, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST18 0LR
Two Birds Gin
Two Birds have a whole range of gins to enjoy including a London Dry Gin and Speciality Cocktail Gin which makes the most fantastic Martinis. However we would draw your attention to the sipping gin, a wonderful way to enjoy gin, created by resting the gin in oak casks for three months. After such a long rest it’s only right you should make the bottle run out.
Location
Valley Way, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7PS
Burleighs Gin
A name that certainly won’t come as a surprise to gin aficionados, Burleigh’s have been turning heads for a while now, their eye-catching pink gin makes for a fantastic gift idea and is extremely drinkable. With a hint of cherry blossom and pink grapefruit the Japanese inspired drink has strong floral notes and a crisp, clean taste.
Location
Bawdon Lodge Farm, Charley Road, Leicestershire, LE12 9YE
Where to buy
Harrods, Fortnum & Mason, Majestic Wines, Coop, Ocado, Master of Malt
Honeybee Gin
Who isn’t going to love a drink called ‘Honeybee Gin’. As evocative in taste as in moniker, this floral and zesty gin comes in an equally attractive bottle. The wonderfully creative team at Warner Edwards really do bring the taste of the country to this fabulous gin infused with 28 botanicals and honey from their very own hives on their farm. As well as the numerous awards for their gin they even picked up a medal at the Chelsea Flower Show this year!
Location
Falls Farm, Harrington, Northamptonshire, NN6 9NU
Where to buy
Online
