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14 best flavoured gins for 2024, expert-tested
From zesty citrus and olive serves to Jaffa Cake-flavoured gin
Tested by Callum BlackFood and Drink Testing Manager
Looking for gin-spiration? Well, the Good Housekeeping Institute has put 28 flavoured gins to the test, in a bid to liven up your standard G&T and bring some new, exciting flavours to the table. And you needn’t stop at tonic with so many delicious gin-based cocktails to discover.
Whether looking for a gift for the gin lover in your life, or you just fancy trying something different, we’ve found the very best bottles, bursting with botanicals and flavoured with fresh fruit, herbs and spices. From big brands to independent distilleries, we’ve covered every budget and occasion.
Prefer your gin as classic as it comes? We've also whittled down our favourite dry gins, as well as pink gins for a tasty, rose-tinted serve.
What is the best flavoured gin?
How do you drink flavoured gin?
The beauty of a flavoured gin is it requires very little else to serve. Enjoy with a good quality tonic or soda, or alternatively pour over plenty of crushed ice and sip straight up.
When it comes to a garnish, it’s best to see what the bottle recommends as its “perfect serve” — we like to use up berries, citrus and sprigs of fresh herbs such as basil and mint.
How we test flavoured gin
Our panel – made up of WSET-trained experts and gin-loving consumers – tried 28 flavoured gins neat and then again after being diluted with a small amount of water, to ensure the flavour was not impaired by any mixer. All were served blind to avoid any brand bias.
From aperitif-ready olive gins to zesty citrus serves, these are the flavoured gins worth a spot on your drinks list in 2024.
Score: 90/100
Flora Adora is the latest limited-edition release from Hendrick’s, and it’s bursting with a fresh, floral bouquet. Delicious served with Mediterranean tonic, the complex profile includes a beautiful balance of rose water, violets and lemon balm, with an aroma of Turkish delight. A worthy joint winner in the flavoured gin category!
Score: 90/100
A zesty addition to the Silent Pool line-up, this gin is made in Surrey using citrus fruits from around the world. Our panel loved the combination of yuzu and pomelo, leading to a beautifully pronounced finish, with citrus oils lingering on the palate.
Paired with Campari and vermouth, this would make an exceptional negroni.
Score: 89/100
From award winning Aussie gin producer, Four Pillars, Olive Leaf took five years to master — but, as they say, good things come to those that wait.
It combines three types of cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil and olive leaf tea for a dry gin packed with herbal, savoury flavour. Unrivalled mixed with dry vermouth, ice and a pickled onion for a classic Gibson martini.
Score: 88/100
Made in the spa town of Harrogate, Slingsby has taken its London dry gin and infused it with deliciously juicy Yorkshire marmalade.
Bottled in a giftable burnt orange, Art Deco-inspired bottle, our panel thought this vibrant, fresh spirit had a comforting flavour, reminding some of limoncello. To bring out even more of that sweet, zesty flavour, our testers recommend mixing in a small spoonful of marmalade to your G&T.
Score: 85/100
If you’re partial to a splash of crème de cassis in your Kir Royale, Tanqueray’s fruit-forward gin is going to be your new favourite. It’s all about the blackberries and blackcurrants, complemented by a touch of vanilla. Top up with sparkling wine for an easy cocktail when entertaining.
Score: 85/100
Wildcat gets its name from the unusual addition of cat’s claw — a woody vine found in the tropical jungles of South and Central America. With initial hints of blackberries and raspberries, fading to dried grape and red cherry, it’s seriously smooth.
Of all the flavoured gins our panel tasted, this was the sweetest, but refrained from being sickly. A little goes a long way, so you could use it as you would a liqueur, either in a cocktail or with tonic.
Score: 81/100
Our panel was impressed with the intense aromas at play in this herbaceous gin. Expect notes of freshly cut grass, lemongrass and basil, with some lighter vegetal fennel to finish. This one is delicious topped with tonic and fresh basil for aperitivo hour.
Score: 81/100
Taking inspiration from the idyllic countryside setting around them, the Cotswolds Distillery uses its London Dry as a base and infuses it with delicate wildflowers, orange and rhubarb. The result? An impressively smooth spirit with lavender, cornflower and fresh coriander at the fore.
Score: 79/100
Sipsmith’s limited-edition flavoured gin is made using last year’s Wimbledon strawberries, alongside a touch of mint. The fruit isn’t too overpowering though – this is still a juniper-led dry gin and our testers found it light, smooth and refreshing. To garnish, we’d suggest a freshly sliced strawberry — what else?
Score: 77/100
Our panel deemed Tarquin’s British Blackberry Gin the perfect component for a stripped back bramble (simply mix with lemon juice, sugar syrup, crushed ice and garnish with blackberry and a lemon twist).
It’s full of jammy berry sweetness — akin to a quality jam or sloe gin — with a spicier backbone of black pepper, juniper, and cinnamon.
Score: 75/100
Distilled with oranges, fresh orange peel, cocoa powder and actual Jaffa cakes, the flavour opens with “fiery” orange, while the milk chocolate note follows. Serve over ice for a dinner party digestif and we’ll bet you receive rave reviews all round.
It can also be purchased as part of a build-your-own negroni bundle, whereby you'll save 25% off when buying alongside selected bitters and vermouths.
Score: 74/100
Infusing the zest and juice of Mediterranean lemons with its award-winning gin, Bombay Sapphire’s latest expression wowed with its “bright, zingy” aroma, which builds into a “complex” tart citrus flavour on the palate. Super refreshing and a match made in heaven for a classic Tom Collins cocktail.
These flavoured gins also passed:
- 58 & Co Apple and Hibiscus Gin, £35.75, 72/100
- Bathtub Grapefruit and Rosemary Gin, £34.95, 72/100
- Audemus Pink Pepper Gin, £37.50, 71/100
- Masons Orange and Lime Leaf Gin, £35.13, 70/100
Callum is our Food and Drink Testing Manager and has been part of the world of professional catering for 10 years, from cheffing to food manufacturing. While working in manufacturing he specialised in bespoke product and menu development for several start-ups and well-known brands such as Wrap It Up! and HOP Vietnamese. He holds the WSET Level 2 in wine, a Level 3 in spirits and has a particular interest in agave spirits.
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