Gin by type

Which gin suits which moment?

London dry is the classic dry style, with juniper clearly in the foreground. This is the gin for a gin and tonic that must stay crisp and spicy, and the type most cocktail recipes start from.

Pink gin is softer and fruitier, usually flavoured with strawberry or red fruits. A good way in for those who found gin too robust until now, and lovely with a tonic that is not too bitter.

Sloe gin is something quite different. Not a gin for mixing, but a liqueur of blackthorn berries steeped in gin: dark red, sweet-and-sour and low in alcohol. Neat after dinner, or as the base for an autumn cocktail.

Next to each type above you can see how many bottles are currently on the shelf. If the choice remains difficult, a visit to the Brink in Bathmen is the quickest route: the whole cabinet is open and there is always someone to help you choose.