Winter Gins - The 10 Best of 2023

With the Winter nights drawing in for the Northern Hemisphere, we've brought together a selection of 2023'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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Elemental Winter Berry Gin (40% ABV)

Elemental Distilling Co in Cornwall have a fruity treat for the Winter months - their Winter Berry Gin, made with Blackberries and Sloes. Sip it neat or on ice, or serve it up with Fever-Trees' Clementine Tonic or in a festive Winter Bramble cocktail.

• Buy: Direct from Elemental Distilling Co.

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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: Place your order direct from Goosnargh 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: ​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: 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: Direct from Orkney Distillery or via Master of Malt

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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: Direct from Orkney Gin Co 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 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: Direct from Pentland Hills Gin

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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: 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: ​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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