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The best British gins for summer entertaining

7 minutes to readJun 07, 2021
Publisher - Great British Food Awards

Dani R

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Our favourite British gins, tried and tasted!

There’s nothing more refreshing than a gin and tonic on a cool day. Britain has had a centuries’ long love affair with the spirit, and has recently been at the epicentre of the craft gin revolution. 

With new craft gins constantly being released, how do you decide which one to go for? To celebrate World Gin Day, we've hand-selected our favourites for you to taste test!

Sip on Deerness Distillery's Sea Glass Gin

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With World Gin Day and summer just around the corner, why not celebrate with Deerness Distillery's multi-award-winning gins? Choose from its classic citrus Sea Glass gin, beautiful spiced Scuttled gin or our new spring / summer Vara pink gin; there is something for all gin enthusiasts! Order today and get 20% off using coupon code ‘deerness20’.

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Win an island escape for 4 with Isle Of Wight Distillery

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​We love the Isle of Wight Distillery's smooth, slightly salty Mermaid Gin, and this time they've excelled themselves with an amazing giveaway competition!

Escape to the Isle of Wight this summer with Mermaid Gin. You have the opportunity for a weekend staycation at Into The Woods, where you’ll stay in The Shepherds Hut; a cosy, secluded retreat with plenty of space for four to relax.  Embrace nature and ride the waves with a surfing lesson from iSurf. You can also take a trip to the Isle of Wight Distillery, home of Mermaid Gin, to watch the stills in action and sample a range of island-inspired spirits, including a Mermaid & Tonic.

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Get 10% off Chatsworth Gin for a limited time only

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Chatsworth Gin is made on the Chatsworth Estate by the brewing company Peak Ales and was awarded Silver in the World's Best Gin Awards London Dry Gin Category. The infusion of Chatsworth lemons, lemongrass and lemon verbena produce a crisp citrus character with an exceptionally smooth finish. With very small runs per distillation, Chatsworth Gin is a truly small batch gin. For a limited time get 10% off Chatsworth Gin on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June by using the code WGDAY at checkout.

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Try Rosemullion Distillery’s multi-award-winning gin, inspired by Cornwall’s coast and countryside

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Rosemullion Distillery’s globally award-winning gins are handcrafted on the Helford River using the finest botanicals. They have everything from a Dry Gin with a Cornish twist to a Harvest Gin with autumnal fruit. From a Seafarer’s Gin using Cornish seaweed and samphire, to a Summer Gin infused with refreshing summer fruits. Bag yourself 15% off gin orders with code WORLDGINDAY. 

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Say Cheers to World Gin Day with Booths!

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Get into the spirit of World Gin Day with Booths’ extensive range of gins. From London Dry to Blood Orange and everything in between, you’re sure to find the perfect tipple! Order now and collect from your nearest Booths store in just 7 days.

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Find the perfect mixer with OTC Beverages

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OTC Beverages is the taste of the caribbean in a premium bottle. Our products are made from high quality extract of natural ingredients, with organic sugar for an exquisite taste, and encased in our branded in a matt or gloss sleeve for that touch of luxury. Most importantly our drinks taste great on their own or as a mixer with gin, Rum or Brandy. Please use the coupon OTCGIN to get 10% off your mixed box purchase whilst stocks last.

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Sunshine and Shining Cliff Gin from White peak distillery

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The perfect companions for a summer in the garden. Enjoy a bottle of White Peak Distillery’s award-winning Shining Cliff Gin. The gin reflects the distillery’s beautiful woodland location in a World Heritage site on the banks of the river Derwent, Derbyshire. Enjoy 15% until the end of June on all 70cl and 50cl bottles using the code SUNSHINE15.

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