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The 10 Best Gins
Good gin for every home bar – discover the best brands here.
Gin is one of the most popular spirits at the moment. It has been experiencing a real revival for several years. More and more brands are flooding onto the market and the customer base is also growing considerably. To help you keep track, we have listed some good gins that you absolutely have to try.
Hendrick's Gin
1. Hendrick's Gin is very popular. It comes from Scotland and is brought to life with coriander, citrus peel, rose petals, cucumber extracts and of course juniper. Many consider it the best gin in the world. A total of 11 botanicals are used in it, but the manufacturers do not reveal all of them. Hendrick's Gin has won many awards and simply belongs in every good bar. It tastes best with Fever-Tree tonic and a slice of cucumber.
Siegfried Rheinland Dry Gin
2. The Siegfried Rheinland Dry Gin is for many the best gin from Germany. In the WSA (Word Spirit Award) alone it scored 95.7 out of 100 points, which is the highest rating for a German gin ever. It contains 18 botanicals. These include thyme, cardamom, juniper, lavender and lime blossom. The taste is very balanced, which means it can be enjoyed as a cocktail or neat. It is best drunk with a classic Thomas Henry tonic and a lemon zest in the glass.
Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin
3. The Monkey 47 Black Forest Dry Gin is also on the list of the 10 best gins. In total, it consists of 47 herbs and spices. It is sold in a 0.5 liter apothecary bottle. Despite everything, the juniper comes across well, but never takes the lead. The Monkey 47 Black Forest Dry Gin is described as complex. Its finish is accompanied by light citrus notes. The Monkey 47 Black Forest Dry Gin is best enjoyed with Fentimans Tonic and a lemon zest.
The Duke Munich Dry Gin
4. The Duke is a special gin. Its Bavarian origins are particularly evident when you look at the production process. This is a classic dry gin, but it has been refined with hops and malt, in keeping with the Bavarian art of brewing. It consists of 13 botanicals such as lavender blossoms, ginger root, orange blossoms and cubeb pepper. Its taste is rather mild and comes through the door with a light orange aroma. The Duke Munich Dry Gin is best enjoyed with a Fever-Tree Tonic Indian and an orange zest.
Tanqueray Bloomsbury
5. Tanqueray Bloomsbury is a full-bodied and fresh gin that should definitely be one of the best varieties. Citrus fruits are used to make it. White grapefruit, limes and oranges set the tone here. Connoisseurs therefore prefer to leave out the lemon zest in the glass when enjoying it. The Tanqueray Bloomsbury already brings these aromas with it. It is best enjoyed with Fever Tonic Indian Water.
Gin Mare
6. Gin Mare definitely has to be on the top 10 list of the best gins. Its taste is more than extraordinary. Overall, it has a very floral note, which its fans particularly like. The botanicals include thyme, basil and olives. Beginners in particular should give Gin Mare a try, because its mildness makes it very easy to drink neat. The Mediterranean gin is best enjoyed with 1724 Tonic Water or Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic.
The Botanist Island Dry Gin
7. The Botanist Island Dry Gin is also a delicious gin. It also has a slightly floral aroma, which of course immediately affects the taste. Both nosing and tasting are a real pleasure with The Botanist Island Dry Gin. It consists of 9 classic gin spices and a further 22 botanicals that only grow on Islay. The Botanist Island Dry Gin is best enjoyed with the Thomas Henry Tonic or the classic Fever Tree Indian.
Gin Sul
8. Gin Sul is a German gin and one of the most popular types of gin. It is produced in Hamburg. Anyone who sniffs it will immediately recognize the citrus notes that come from the Portuguese citrus. It is easy to taste among many gins. Gin Sul is particularly suitable on warm days to be drunk with a fresh classic tonic water from Fever Tree.
Beefeater Crown Jewel
9. The Beefeater is a very popular gin. It is one of the best gins and the manufacturers have released a Crown Jewel Edition. It was taken off the market in 2009 and has been presented again in a new, improved version. Typical botanicals are juniper and coriander, angelica and orris. Lemons and orange peel provide the freshness. Overall, a very balanced gin for beginners and professionals alike. The Beefeater Crown Jewel is best enjoyed with the Indian Tonic from Fever Tree.
Brooklyn Gin
10. The Brooklyn Gin is based on corn alcohol and a mixture of 11 botanicals. Among these are 5 citrus fruits, which later have a significant influence on the taste. The gin is produced in the Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery in Brooklyn New York. This is where the gin gets its name from. The Brooklyn Gin is ideal for cocktails, but can also be enjoyed neat. In the glass, it is a great pairing with a delicious Indi & Co. tonic water or the classic from Fever Tree.
Now all we need is the right tonic water!
In addition to the gin, the tonic water also plays a significant role in the overall impression of a drink. So that you can rely on the best quality and taste here too, we have listed some very good tonic waters for you.
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