Gin Christmas gift ideas

The gin market has become awash with enticing new releases over the years – so we have sifted through the brands, both new and old, to produce a definitive guide to gin Christmas gifts.

Our list of gin Christmas gift ideas spans all categories and price ranges

As the world experiences a second “gin craze”, producers the world over are releasing ever more creative and luxurious bottlings, making it difficult to know where to start when attempting to buy for another.

While many who adhere to gin dogmatism will rarely steer away from the London dry or traditional expressions, other aficionados are constantly seeking the next biggest spiced and modern offerings.

Following on from our handy guide to Scotch whisky Christmas gifts and liqueur Christmas gifts, this list endeavours to help those seeking the perfect gin to present their loved ones with this Christmas, dividing the bottles into three price ranges and categories.

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Gin Christmas gift ideas £15 – £20

London Dry

Greenall’s London Dry Gin

£18.14

Although very reasonably priced, Greenall’s Original London Dry Gin has a solid reputation as a quality gin which has well balanced traditional flavours of juniper, coriander, lemon, almonds and cassia bark. An ideal gift for fans of classic gin.   

 

Spiced

Edinburgh Spiced Orange Gin 

£17.99

Edinburgh Spiced Orange Gin was created by Spencerfield Spirit Company this year to celebrate the winter and Christmas period. The festive expression infuses the distillery’s award-winning gin with red Valencia oranges and is described as a “warming gin” with notes of cinnamon, spice and honeyed raisins.

 

Modern

Gordon’s Crisp Cucumber Gin

£17.07

Perfect for staunch gin and tonic enthusiasts, this bottling is a blend of Original Gordon’s London Dry Gin and natural cucumber flavouring. Jumping on the flavoured gin bandwagon, this spirit is ideal for those with slightly more adventurous tastes.

Gin Christmas gift ideas £20 – £30

London Dry 

Bulldog Gin

£21.68

New York brand and gin of the moment Bulldog has grabbed the attention of gin fans around the world over recent months. With its edgy design and exciting flavours of poppy, dragon eye, lotus leaves, citrus, almond and lavender, this gin is suited to London dry gin fans looking for something a bit different.

 

Spiced

Darnley’s View Spiced Gin

£24.80

With hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, this bottling by Wemyss Malts is sure to get your loved ones in the festive mood. A revised version of the distillery’s London dry bottle, Darnley’s View Spiced Gin ensures that traditional gin flavours remain pertinent, yet with a spicy edge.

 

Modern

Elephant Gin

£29.99

Said to capture the “essence of Africa”, Elephant Gin uses 14 botanicals including the African superfruit baobab, African wormwood and Buchu, a plant native to western South Africa. Since the independent brand was launched to aid the conservation of African wildlife, the bottle will provide extra sentiment as a gift.

Gin Christmas gift ideas £30 +

London Dry

Dodd’s Gin

£36.05

Dodd’s gin, produced in London’s Battersea, has quickly gained a solid reputation among gin aficionados since its launch in 2012. It is made exclusively with organic botanicals, including juniper, angelica, fresh lime peel, cardamom, red raspberry leaf, bay laurel, and honey.

 

Spiced

Bombay Sapphire East

£33

With the addition of Thai lemongrass and Vietnamese black peppercorns, this bottling gives well-known Bombay Sapphire an even more potent Eastern character. A perfect gift for Bombay Sapphire fans looking to branch out into spiced gins.

 

Modern

Beefeater Burroughs Reserve

£42.93

This ultra-premium gin, which attempts to “redefine the gin category” and is designed to be sipped chilled and neat, is an ideal gift for someone on the look-out for the next big spirits trend. Matured in Jean de Lillet oak barrels, the gin has a pale gold appearance and slight oaky character.