Here at The Coolector, we know that a gin’s appeal is about more than just the liquid. It’s about the story, the provenance, and, let’s be honest, the sheer “bar cart appeal” of the bottle.
If you’re looking for some gins that hit that sweet spot of premium craft, aesthetic brilliance, and a strong sense of place, here are 15 gin brands that will look the business on your shelf this winter:
1. Isle of Harris Gin
This is arguably the king of the “trophy bottle” gins. Hailing from the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, this B Corp-certified gin features Sugar Kelp as a key botanical, giving it a complex, maritime flavour. The rippled glass bottle is a genuine work of art.
2. Still G.I.N By Dre & Snoop
Legends Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg raise the bar with Still G.I.N., a bold new take on the classic spirit. Crafted using vacuum distillation, it delivers a crisper, fresher taste as smooth and sophisticated as the icons behind it. Not like your average London Dry gin – Still G.I.N. is perfect for sipping neat, on the rocks, or mixed into your favourite cocktail.
3. No.3 London Dry Gin
No.3 Gin is a crisp and refreshing London Dry that balances three key flavours – Juniper, citrus and spice. Born from obsessing over not just the details, but the details of details, it’s the perfect way to elevate the humble G&T and make a masterful martini, every time.
4. The Botanist
A gin of extreme provenance, The Botanist is crafted on the Scottish island of Islay (home to legendary whiskies). It’s famed for its 22 hand-foraged local botanicals, all captured in a beautifully embossed, minimalist bottle.
4. Salcombe Gin
Named for the coastal town in Devon, Salcombe is a “Start Point” gin built on a nautical theme. The liquid is bright and citrus-forward, and the bottle, with its clear glass, blue accents, and map coordinates, looks like it belongs on a luxury yacht.
5. Roku Gin
From the Japanese masters at Suntory, Roku (meaning “six”) features six uniquely Japanese botanicals (like Sakura flower and Yuzu peel). The hexagonal bottle is moulded with these botanicals and features a beautiful washi paper label.
6. Monkey 47
A cult-favourite from Germany’s Black Forest, Monkey 47 is a lesson in complexity, using a staggering 47 botanicals. Its iconic, apothecary-style bottle with a hand-drawn label has made it a staple in the world’s best cocktail bars.
7. Silent Pool
Instantly recognizable, this gin gets its name from the mythical spring in the Surrey Hills where it’s made. The striking teal-blue bottle features an intricate, copper-coloured botanical illustration that makes it a true back-bar showstopper.
8. Rock Rose Gin
Distilled in Dunnet Bay, on the remote Scottish coast, Rock Rose is famous for its elegant, minimalist ceramic bottles that are often released in seasonal editions. They use many locally foraged botanicals, including the namesake Rock Rose, to create a fresh, floral spirit.
9. Malfy Gin
If Mermaid’s bottle is about sculpture, Malfy’s is about colour. This Italian gin from the Amalfi coast is all about la dolce vita, with brightly coloured, heavyweight glass bottles that reflect its citrus-forward flavours like Blood Orange and Pink Grapefruit.
10. Four Pillars
This Australian brand from the Yarra Valley has achieved global cult status. They are B Corp certified and known for their modern, graphic-heavy labels, but are most famous for their “Bloody Shiraz Gin,” a deep purple concoction that’s become a modern classic.
11. Fishers Gin
A direct “coastal” competitor to Mermaid, Fishers is distilled in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Its unique flavour comes from foraged coastal botanicals like spignel, rock samphire, and bog myrtle, all housed in a bottle with a textured, scale-like pattern.
12. Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin
Representing the rugged coast of Cornwall, Tarquin’s is instantly identified by its hand-dipped wax seals over a clear, embossed bottle. It’s a classic, contemporary gin with a fragrant, floral profile from local violets.
13. Procera Gin
For the true gin connoisseur, Procera is an ultra-premium “terroir” gin from Kenya, built around Juniperus Procera (African Juniper). It comes in a simply stunning, minimalist, hand-blown glass bottle with a palm wood stopper.
14. St. George Terroir Gin
If Mermaid is the coast in a bottle, “Terroir” is the forest. This gin from California’s St. George Spirits is a cult classic, made with botanicals like Douglas fir, California bay laurel, and coastal sage. It genuinely smells and tastes like a hike in Northern California.
15. Scapegrace Black
This New Zealand gin’s calling card is its striking, naturally black colour (which changes to shades of purple and pink when mixed with tonic). The bottle itself is a tall, imposing black monolith inspired by old-genever bottles.
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