Winter Gins - The 12 Best of 2024

With the Winter nights drawing in for the Northern Hemisphere, we've brought together a selection of 2024'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.

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Biggar Bonfire Gin (43% ABV)

Scotland's Biggar Gin have released a brand new winter inspired gin, capturing the essence of Biggar's annual Hogmanay bonfire. The gin brings together a bold blend of fresh hot green chillies, pink peppercorns, cardamom, cloves, and ginger – spices chosen to add depth, warmth, and a touch of fire to your winter.

• Buy Online: Direct from Biggar Distillery

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Henstone Orange & Ginger Gin (40% ABV)

Henstone Distillery in Shropshire have added a new flavour to their range this year and it is perfect for Winter. They have infused their London Dry Gin (a Winner in The Gin Guide Awards) and infused it with distilled fresh orange and ginger for a warming, citrusy treat - all with no artificial flavours or colourings.

• Buy Online: Direct from Henstone Distillery

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Green Room - Smoke & Mirrors Gin (48% ABV)

The latest release from London's Green Room Distillery is distinctly Wintery and inspired by the smoky peat flavours of Islay Whisky. The gin features peat from Islay alongside clementine leaf, Douglas fir, pine and heather for warming, winter fragrances. Try it in a Gin Old Fashioned!

• Buy Online: Direct from Green Room Distillery

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GWYR Wassail Gin (40% ABV)

This gin commemorates the ancient Winter ceremony of blessing the apple orchards on the 12th night for a good harvest in the year ahead. Sian & Andrew at The Gower Gin Co have combined apples, warm spices and damsons for a gin that makes a wintery G&T, or try it with Ginger Ale.

• Buy Online: ​Direct from Gower Gin Co

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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. The gin aims to bring warmth and spice to those crisp evenings under the stars. Cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves deliver warm spice alongside orange, whilst pink and black peppercorns provide a lasting finish.

• Buy Online: Direct from Orkney Distillery or via Master of Malt

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Naughty Hare - Lady Wendy Gin (37.5% ABV)

Infused with dark fruits, warm spices, and a tang of aniseed, Naughty Hare Distillery's new Lady Wendy Gin from Leicestershire is rich and vibrant, bringing to mind nostalgic flavours of childhood treats like aniseed balls and liquorice laces. A true winter warmer that is perfect for cozy evenings by the fire.

• Buy Online: Direct from Naughty Hare 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 or via Amazon or Master of Malt

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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 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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Snowdonia Spirit Co - Bara Brith Gin ​(40% ABV)

Bara Brith, meaning 'Speckled Bread' in Welsh, is a traditional spiced tea loaf, rich with currants and raisins, citrus peels and warming spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Inspired by this recipe, Snowdonia Spirit Co's Bara Brith Gin has aromatic notes of rich fruits and spices balanced with juniper and zesty orange.

• Buy Online: Direct from Snowdonia Spirit Co

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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 via Master of Malt

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Taplin & Mageean Spiced Orange Gin (42% ABV)

Taplin & Mageean Distillery in Yorkshire have an ideal Winter gin with their Spiced Orange Gin. You'll find juniper and orange zest alongside figs, cranberries and cinnamon, with subtle notes of hazelnut and almond. It's perfect for serving in a warming G&T or with Ginger Ale, with a garnish of orange zest.

• Buy Online: ​Direct from Taplin & Mageean

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Looking for something a little bit different?...

If you're looking for a unashamedly festive gin, Sloe Gins or some warming Spiced Gins, check out our guides!

• Christmas Gin Guide
• Sloe Gin Guide
• Spiced Gin Guide

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