8 gins for when you can’t decide

Gin is so bloody hot these days. Whether it’s locally distilled or one of those old-school classics, we reckon gin ranks alongside craft beer, new-wave wine and those flashy new premix tinnies as the best drink trends to boom in recent years. And considering the world’s favourite juniper spirit was once known as ‘mother’s ruin’ back in 18th-century England, gin has also pulled off the sort of comeback equalled only by the likes of Robert Downey Jr. Yeah, gin is in.

There’s a lot to love about gin, but top of the list might be its versatility. We adore gin every which way, from those sunny-day Gin and Tonics to pre-dinner Negronis or Martinis (among the other endless gin cocktails) and even when it’s sipped straight for that unadulterated flavour. Honestly, the only hard part is choosing which gin to drink, which is why we’ve dropped eight of our favourites below.

This selection is a mix of old and new, classic and a little out-there, so with an ever-growing choice of excellent gins on the shelves, consider this your shortcut to finding a winner.