Best Gin

Bestwine • Online provides you with a reference list of the best Gins recommended by starred gastronomic restaurants. Brands and references of Gin acclaimed by the most reputed chefs and sommeliers in the world.

Best Gins

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Best Gin’s Brands

Refer to Chief’s, Sommelier’s, Bartender’s from gastronomic restaurants of all around the world‘s opinion to discover the best Gin’s brands and best references. A ranking and comparative of the best Gin’s brands by the Chief’s, Sommelier’s and Bartender’s from the top gastronomic experts.

Gin brand	Gin vintage	Gin origin	Alcohol degree	Restaurant
Hendrick’s Gin	No	Scotland – Lowlands	41°	⭐⭐⭐- Clos des Sens Restaurant – France ⭐⭐⭐- Yannick Alleno Restaurant – France ⭐⭐⭐- Beaumanière Restaurant – France ⭐⭐⭐- Core by Clare Smyth Restaurant – United Kingdom ⭐⭐⭐- The Dorchester Restaurant – United Kingdom ⭐⭐⭐- The Fat Duck Restaurant – United Kingdom
Ableforth’s Gin	No	England	43°	⭐⭐⭐- Clos des Sens Restaurant – France
Monkey 47 Gin	No	Germany	47°	⭐⭐⭐- Clos des Sens Restaurant – France ⭐⭐⭐- Core by Clare Smyth Restaurant – United Kingdom ⭐⭐⭐- The Fat Duck Restaurant – United Kingdom
Dodd’s Gin	No	England	49°	⭐⭐⭐- Yannick Alleno Restaurant – France
Brockmans Gin	No	England	40°	⭐⭐⭐- Yannick Alleno Restaurant – France
Hamada Syuzou “Japanese Craft” Gin	No	Japan	38°	⭐⭐⭐- Yannick Alleno Restaurant – France
Tanqueray Ten Gin	No	Scotland	47°	⭐⭐⭐- Yannick Alleno restaurant – France ⭐⭐⭐- Beaumanière Restaurant – France ⭐⭐⭐- Odette Restaurant – Singapore ⭐⭐⭐- Core by Clare Smyth Restaurant – United Kingdom ⭐⭐⭐- The Dorchester Restaurant – United Kingdom ⭐⭐⭐- The Fat Duck Restaurant – United Kingdom ⭐⭐⭐- Le Calandre Restaurant – Italy
Distillerie du Petit Grain Gin	No	France	47°	⭐⭐⭐ – Yannick Alleno Restaurant – France
Bombay Sapphire Gin	No	England	48°	⭐⭐⭐- Beaumanière Restaurant – France ⭐⭐⭐- The Dorchester Restaurant – United Kingdom ⭐⭐⭐- The Fat Duck Restaurant – United Kingdom
Gordon’s Gin	No	Scotland	37,5°	⭐⭐⭐- La Prieuré Restaurant – France
Beefeater 24 Gin	No	England	45°	⭐⭐⭐- La Prieuré Restaurant – France
Bulldog Gin	No	England	40°	⭐⭐⭐- La Prieuré restaurant – France
Roku Gin	No	Japan	43°	⭐⭐⭐- La Prieuré Restaurant – France
Citadelle Gin	No	France	44°	⭐⭐⭐ – Odette Restaurant – Singapore
Jensen’s Old Tom Gin	No		43°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
William JB Extra Dry Gin	No		40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
East London Liquor Company London Dry Gin	No		40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom ⭐⭐⭐ – The Fat Duck Restaurant – United Kingdom
Cotsworlds Dry Gin	No		46°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Sacred Gin	No		40°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Victory Cold Gin	No		44°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Hepple Gin	No		45°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Isle of Harris Gin	No		45°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Silent Pool Gin	No		43°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Zuidam Zeer Oude	5 years		38°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Sacred Pink Grapefruit	No		44°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Sipsmith VJOP Gin	No		58°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Chase Elegant Gin	No		48°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Tarquin’s Sea Dog Navy Strength Gin	No		57°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Gin n°209	No		46°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Pollination Gin	No		45°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Hibernation Gin	No		45°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Garden Swift Gin	No		47°	⭐⭐⭐ – Restaurant Core by Clare Smyth – United Kingdom
Fishers Gin	No		44°	⭐⭐⭐- The Dorchester Restaurant – United Kingdom
Copperhead Gin	No	Belgium	40°	⭐⭐⭐- The Dorchester Restaurant – United Kingdom ⭐⭐⭐ – Le Calandre Restaurant – Italy
Zuidam Oude Genever	No	Holland	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – The Fat Duck Restaurant – United Kingdom
Portobello Road	No	United Kingdom	40°	⭐⭐⭐ – The Fat Duck Restaurant – United Kingdom
Kampen – Black Tomato	No	–	–	⭐⭐⭐ – The Fat Duck Restaurant – United Kingdom
Fred Gerbis – Camomilla	No	–	–	⭐⭐⭐ – Le Calandre Restaurant – Italy
Mistico Speziale – Clandestino	No	–	–	⭐⭐⭐ – Le Calandre Restaurant – Italy
X-Gin – Coco	No	–	–	⭐⭐⭐ – Le Calandre Restaurant – Italy
Tanqueray – Flor de Sevilla	No	–	–	⭐⭐⭐ – Le Calandre Restaurant – Italy
Zu Plun – Kaper	No	–	–	⭐⭐⭐ – Le Calandre Restaurant – Italy
Rivo – Sloe	No	–	–	⭐⭐⭐ – Le Calandre Restaurant – Italy
Wombat – Wil	No	–	–	⭐⭐⭐ – Le Calandre Restaurant – Italy
Diplôme	No	–	–	⭐⭐⭐ – Le Calandre Restaurant – Italy
Boodles	No	–	–	⭐⭐⭐ – Le Calandre Restaurant – Italy
Martin Miller’s	No	–	–	⭐⭐⭐ – Le Calandre Restaurant – Italy
Mare	No	–	–	⭐⭐⭐ – Le Calandre Restaurant – Italy
River Mentana	No	–	–	⭐⭐⭐ – Le Calandre Restaurant – Italy

Authentic Gins comparison and ranking to choose

The history of Gin

Gin is an alcoholic drink which comes from Holland. To be more precise, Gin is a spirit, as the alcohol is obtained after distillation.

Gin appears to be one of the first spirits produced In Europe. It was first produced in the 17^th Century. Originally, Gin was called Jenever which evolved to become Juniper; an alcohol considered to be the ancestor of Gin. So, Gin has its roots in both these words. It was mainly consumed in Holland and Belgium. Jenever, Juniper and Gin have one point in common, they are all made with Juniper berries.

Gin may have been first produced by a doctor called Franciscus Slyvius. The main Gin producing countries are Holland and England. The English were the main buyers of Dutch Jenever. This spirit was very popular in England, so it is logical that the first Gin distilleries developed in England after the Dutch ones.

The origin of this alcohol allows 2 great varieties of Gin to be distinguished:

• Juniper (Dutch or Belgian Gin): Juniper is an alcohol produced by the distillation of fermented rye flour and cornflour, redistilled after adding herbs: essentially juniper berries but also coriander, fennel, cumin, liquorice, aniseed, orange peel, almonds, fresh fruit, etc.
• London Dry Gin (English Gin): The London Dry Gin does not denote the origin of the Gin; it is more a consequence of the English regulations. In fact, English distillers do not have the right to distillate the basic grain alcohol, necessary ingredient of Gin production. They buy the rye flour and cornflour alcohol, then elaborate the Gin either by distilling the alcohol with herbs including the juniper, or by mixing the base with an alcoholate of herbs and distilled water.

Juniper can be differentiated from London Dry Gin by its more pronounced flavour. Juniper has more character than London Dry Gin which is easier to use in cocktails. London Dry Gin is more commonly drunk by the public.

Gin is a spirit which is rarely vintage.

Gin became more popular through the centuries in several European countries and throughout the world. Many countries produce Gin, notably Belgium, France, Canada, Scotland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Germany or Switzerland.  There are also Gin distilleries in Spain, particularly in the Balearic Islands. Minorca was once occupied by England who produced this famous alcohol there.

Outside of Europe, the United States and Japan are also part of the principal Gin productors. Once again, the presence of the English helped contribute to the production of Gin. A large number of western countries consume Gin.

In this reference list of the best Gins, you can find Gins from all over the world.

Top Gin in starred gastronomic restaurants

Gin is a very dry spirit which has floral and vegetable aromas due to the fermentation of the malt and the presence of junipers.

Depending on the brands and references of Gins, it may have a fruity or more spicy flavour. Each herb included in the recipe brings its own aroma. So, Gin is an alcohol which has different tastes according to its recipe and can therefore be regularly reinvented.

Gin is rarely served pure in gastronomic restaurants. However, some variants might be tasted on their own. Gin is mostly consumed as a cocktail like Gin and tonic. Some Gins served in gastronomic restaurants are flavoured. Most of the time, Gin is served as an aperitif and a cocktail. As for purists, they drink Gin on its own. Gin can be drunk as a liqueur, but it is not common practice. In some gastronomic restaurants. Gin is also used in dishes, mainly to make sauces.

A reference list of the best Gins

There are over a hundred brands of Gin and thousands of references of Gin bottles, making it difficult to find a way of distinguishing the best Gins. That is why we created Bestwine • Online.

Bestwine • Online compiles a list of the brands of Gin on the wine menu of starred gastronomic restaurants. We simply wanted to find an impartial way of distinguishing the best references of Gin on the market. Consequently, we asked ourselves “who is the most legitimate and credible person to indicate the best Gins.” In our opinion, well-known and acclaimed chefs and wine waiters are the most qualified to select the best references and brands of Gin.

Everyone can give their opinion on a reference or brand of Gin which they consider to be the best. There are a lot of comparisons or classifications on internet which give the top sellers of the best Gin. However, these classifications or comparisons are based on the opinions of people who are not always credible. One person cannot legitimately recommend a bottle of Gin as being the best, as each consumer has different tastes and preferences in Gin. Therefore, each person should taste several Gins to find his own personal bottle.

Bestwine • Online is a website which does not claim to be an expert on Gin, we simply reference bottles and brands of Gin appearing on the wine list of starred gastronomic restaurants and bars. We offer you access to the most exhaustive list of Gins, so you can make the most of the experience and skill of the greatest addresses in gastronomy throughout the world. This reference list of excellent Gin is totally impartial, as it includes all the references of Gin offered by starred gastronomic restaurants. Take advantage of the advice of several hundred professionals in good food and wine to find and buy a prestigious bottle of Gin. The chefs and sommeliers who work in these establishments need to offer their clients the greatest bottle of Gin.

Naturally, chefs, sommeliers and barmaids work together to find and recommend the best bottles in their opinion.

 Professionals who work hard to establish the reputation of gastronomic restaurants, regularly taste new brands and references of Gin. They visit the producers’ distilleries in person, in search of the most delectable Gins.

Gin is a spirit whose method of conception can vary according to the producer. Each brand of Gin has its own recipe and can include different herbs in different quantities. Each producer, each brand can offer a different tasting Gin. Consequently, each Gin reference, each brand corresponds to a different person’s tastes. This is why it is better to take advantage of the skill and opinion of the greatest number of professionals and Gin lovers to create a reliable and credible reference list of the greatest Gins.

Our reference list of the best Gins is regularly updated. Thanks to our team and the chefs and sommeliers of starred gastronomic restaurants, find the most delectable bottles and brands of Gin.

For a good inexpensive Gin

My name is Gwendal, and I am a Gin lover. I do not claim to be an expert in Gin. I simply enjoy the unique flavour of this spirit. Through the different bottles of Gin I have tasted, I found that its flavour could change from one bottle to another, from one brand to another. I was lucky to taste several Gins in a starred gastronomic restaurant. From then on, I did not consider it simply as a spirit, I realised that this alcohol contained much more than floral or vegetable aromas. Advised by a sommelier, I profited from the experience of a professional of wines and spirits to discover part of the world of Gin. Since that moment, I am a passionate Gin consumer. I have several bottles of Gin in my bar, some of which are rare. Through Bestwine • Online, I would like to help the greatest number of internet users to find the best references and brands of Gins. I would also like to allow everyone to buy a good bottle of Gin at the best online price. Consequently, I created Bestwine • Online so that each internet user can have access to the suggestions of the most prestigious gastronomic restaurants worldwide. As for me, I continue to discover Gins by taking inspiration from the reference list of the greatest Gins, selected by chefs and sommeliers of starred gastronomic restaurants.

Gwendal, creator of Bestwine • Online … and amateur of good gin.

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