Winter Gins - The 2022 Guide

With the Winter nights drawing in for the Northern Hemisphere, we've brought together a selection of 2022's stand-out Winter Gin options - from gins with warming spice and gins inspired by traditional Winter foods, to limited editions and gins with abundant piney forest notes. For each gin, find out more about them and where to order a bottle for yourself. Discover the best of Winter Gins!

NB: Wherever possible we include the link to buy directly from the producers. This helps ensure that the largest proportion goes to the producer. Where there are links below to Amazon and Master of Malt, these are Affiliate Links - they give us a small commission if you a buy a bottle via them. Please buy direct whenever possible.

LinGin - Mulled Gin (43% ABV)

Back for 2022 is Lin Gin's limited edition Mulled Gin in their beautiful new bottles. Starting with 8 of the 12 botanicals from Lin Gin together with winter spices, the recipe features orange, ginger, all spice, cassia and cloves for a warming treat that is a perfect tipple to take you through to Christmas.

• Buy Online: Direct from Linlithgow Distillery
  

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Orkney Gin Company - Mikkelmas Gin (41.3% ABV)

Orkney Gin Company's Mikkelmas Gin captures the spirit of the Mikkelfeast - 'harvest time' in Orkney. Bold, seasonal botanicals make up this Autumnal, Wintery treat, including cinnamon, orange peel, cloves, ginger and heather berries. Serving suggestion: Tonic Water with orange or ginger.

• Buy Online: Direct from Orkney Gin Co or Amazon or Master of Malt
  

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St Giles Gin - Spiced Orange & Cranberry (41% ABV)

St Giles Distillery in Norwich have developed a Limited Edition seasonal gin for this Winter, delivering a burst of orange and cranberry alongside a warming, spiced finish. Serve it with Tonic Water and a garnish of orange, or with warmed cranberry juice.

• Buy Online: Direct from St Giles Gin or on Master of Malt

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Hebden Bridge Gin - Damson & Spice (40% ABV)

Launched in 2021 by Hebden Bridge resident Jill Henshall, Hebden Bridge Gin is inspired by the market town in West Yorkshire, famous for its wool and textile mills. Their Damson & Spice Gin is distilled with damsons, rather than infused with them afterwards, allowing plenty of traditional gin character to shine through alongside the jammy, sweet notes and mulled spices.

• Buy Online: Direct from Hebden Bridge Gin
  

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Goosnargh Gin - Chapter Two: Dark Skies Gin (45% ABV)

Lancashire's Goosnargh Gin launched their Dark Skies Gin in 2019 to coincide with the Forest of Bowland AONB Dark Skies Festival events. This gin takes you into the Forest of Bowland at night with a warming and delicately spiced blend of aniseed, ginger, cardamom and vanilla - perfect for watching the stars on a cold winter evening.

• Buy Online: Place your order direct from Goosnargh Gin
  

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Junimperium - Winter Edition (43% ABV)

Estonia's Junimperium Gin became available in the UK in 2020 and they have released their Winter Edition Gin. It is distilled with botanicals including bitter orange, cardamom, cassia and vanilla, before being blending with a lingonberry infusion for a warming, spiced and bittersweet gin that's an ideal option for a Winter evening.

• Buy Online: Via Master of Malt
  

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Kirkjuvagr Aurora Gin (42% ABV)

Orkney Distilling's Aurora Gin is the Winter Edition of Kirkjuvagr Gin, inspired by the Aurora Borealis which becomes most visible during Winter, and aiming to bring extra warmth and spice to those crisp evenings under the stars. Ground cinnamon, nutmeg and whole cloves provide this warm spice alongside orange, whilst pink and black peppercorns provide a lasting finish.

• Buy Online: Direct from Orkney Distillery

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Two Birds Winter Fruits Gin (37.5% ABV)

Two Birds Gin offer an extensive range of Flavoured Gins and so you can rely on them to have spirit that's ideal for winter. Their Winter Fruits Gin features sweet fruity notes and warm spices infused together with a touch of Juniper to finish off. Serve with Ginger Ale or Tonic and garnish with cranberries or orange peel for a tasty Winter Warmer.

• Buy Online: Direct from British Honey Co

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Pentland Hills Firework Gin (45% ABV)

Scotland's Pentland Hills Gin saw their Firework Gin named 'Best in Scotland 2022' in The Gin Guide Awards, so it is a gin you won't want to miss - it sold out fast in 2021! It is a warming, spiced gin, perfect to keep out the cold winter nights, with cinnamon, cardamon and ginger along with Pentland Hills Gin favourites such as cocoa nibs and orange with a little hint of honey.

• Buy Online: Direct from Pentland Hills Gin
  

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Tappers Gin - Wintergreen (39.6% ABV)

Tappers Distillery in West Kirby, Merseyside, has become well known for their cold-compounded seasonal editions. Their Winter edition is dedicated to botanicals from evergreen plants and trees, including juniper, pine needles, birch bark and meadowsweet, and the result is a wonderful combination of herbal and forest flavours.

• Buy Online: Direct from Tappers Gin or via Master of Malt.
  

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Stockport Gin - Spiced Orange & Cranberry (40% ABV)

Stockport Gin Distillery were multiple Winners in The Gin Guide Awards 2022 and they're created this delightful tipple that is distilled with all your favourite christmas spices as well as plenty of orange and cranberry. Give it a try with in a G&T and a garnish of orange and ginger, or serve it up with Ginger Ale and a splash of cranberry juice!

• Buy Online: ​Direct from Stockport Gin
  

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GWYR Bara Brith Gin (43% ABV)

Bara Brith, meaning 'Speckled Bread' in Welsh, is a traditional spiced tea loaf that is rich with currants and raisins, citrus peels and warming spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Inspired by this recipe, Sian & Andrew at The Gower Gin Co created Bara Brith Gin with tea-soaked vine fruits and all the delicious flavours of Bara Brith.

• Buy Online: ​Direct from Gower Gin Co
  

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Looking for something a little bit different?...

Why not try some of these unbelievably tempting pre-mixed tipples for Winter that are sure to be crowd pleasers this year, or check out our Christmas Gin Guide, Sloe Gin Guide, Spiced Gin Guide and Aged Gin Guide.

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The Edge Gin - Mulled Pear Drink

For something a little bit different, especially if a hot drink takes your fancy, why not try The Edge Gin's warming Mulled Pear creation, based on their Pear Gin and Pear Drop Liqueur, together with winter spices and natural fruit juices. Simple pour it into a saucepan and gently warm it through.

• Buy Online: Direct from The Edge Gin 
  

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