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Forest Gin
Produced in small batches in a forest location this is the Hansel and Gretel of the gin world (minus the scary old lady in the gingerbread house). Made using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible along with locally foraged fruits, moss, ferns, wild flowers and a Peak District spring this is a wonderfully organic and full flavoured gin. And the bottles are gorgeous!
Location
Chambers Farm, Macclesfield Forest, Cheshire, SK11 0AR
Where to buy
Harvey Nichols, Master of Malt
Three Rivers Gin
Triple silver medal winning with a blend of eleven botanicals, this Manchester gin gives its cockney cousin a real run for its money. A nice sweet flavour gives way to vanilla and oats with a peppery finish. The best place to sample it is most definitely the distillery where you can have the full whistle and bangs tour experience. Perfect for gin lovers.
Location
Red Bank Parade, Manchester, M4 4HF
Where to buy
Waitrose, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Majestic Wine, Drink Supermarket
Tippled Pink Gin
And now for something completely different… While giving a nod to traditional gin making, Tippled Pink have turned the world of gin on its head. They’ve also given that head a complete makeover with pink hues and flavoured gins; pink peppercorns and pomegranate, pink grapefruit, rose and violet, raspberry, if you want your gin pink then these are the guys for you.
Location
Vernon Court, Shirebrook, NG20 8SP
Slingsby Gin
A name that certainly won’t be unfamiliar to seasoned gin drinkers, Yorkshire based Slingsby are a favourite among gin lovers. Based in Harrogate the local spring water could be a factor of the amazing flavours or it could be the many locally sourced ingredients and botanicals. Or it could just be that they are master gin makers who are brilliant at what they do. The rhubarb gin is particularly delicious.
Location
5-7 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2TJ
Where to buy
Online
Sir Robin of Locksley Gin
While some people argue it’s all about the base (no treble) we’d argue it’s all about the flavour. The Creative folk behind, this artisan gin (named after the local man many believe was the real Robin Hood), this is a nice, crisp sipping gin that blends incredibly well in cocktails. At 40% it’s relatively forgiving, unlike the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Location
Randall Street, Sheffield, S2 4SJ
Masons
Taking gin and infusing it with tea? Why has no one thought of it before?!? Thankfully the gin-iuses at Masons have taken Yorkshire tea, mixed it with Yorkshire gin so that two of the world’s best drinks can create one new super-drink (it’s like Take That and Steps joining forces, but much, much better!). This should be a fantastic new edition to any gin drinkers wish list.
Location
Bedale Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1DD
Where to buy
Harvey Nichols, Waitrose, Morrisons, Coop, The Drink Shop
