10 Best Gin Brands November 2014

One characteristic appreciated by gin connoisseurs is that one top gin brand may differ in taste from another label. Some gin varieties feature lemon and lavender aromas while others suggest flower essences combined with oranges. All gin varieties start with juniper berries. However, all labels feature their own unique distillation techniques and a variety of natural ingredients including herbs. Gin is an immensely popular brew featuring more than a thousand years of history. As gin manufacturers continue to improve and create innovative bouquets, gin labels develop their own special qualities. Choose the ideal bottle of gin from this list. The companies below have been reviewed based on a wide range of qualitative and quantitative statistics. In some cases, variable listing fees effect position on this list; however only highly-regarded firms are accepted through our review analysis. Learn more about our ranking process here.

 Top Gin Label Logo: Hana Gin
#1 of 10 Leading Gin Labels

Hana Gin

San Francisco, California

#1 of 10 Top Gin Labels of 2014 - Hana Gin is one that has a superb clarity, making it easy to see through the liquid. Although the bottle is of a design that might belong on a perfume counter, it has smooth flavors that blend nicely together. This is an aromatic gin that has various tones as soon as you open the bottle. It is a gin that is triple distilled with a pure taste that is ideal for a relaxing night at home.

 Top Gin Label Logo: Hendrick's Gin
#2 of 10 Leading Gin Labels

Hendrick's Gin

Girvin, Scotland

#2 of 10 Top Gin Labels of 2014 - Hendrick's Gin is one that is made of several ingredients. It is made in small batches so that as many flavors can be infused as possible. Lemon, orange peel and juniper are only a few of the notes that you will find in this flavorful and aromatic beverage. It is a gin that is known across the world. This is a beverage that can be enjoyed in the evening after a long day at work or with sweet foods as it is comprised of delicate flavors.

 Best Gin Label Logo: Bombay Sapphire
#3 of 10 Leading Gin Labels

Bombay Sapphire

Laverstoke, Hampshire

#3 of 10 Top Gin Labels of 2014 - One of the most distinctive and elegant gins available today, Bombay Sapphire was created with the sophisticated gin enthusiast in mind. The refreshing taste of Bombay Sapphire is crafted by using a unique process to infuse a hint of delicate botanical flavors into the gin. One of these flavors has been identified as Tuscan juniper berry. When this infusion of 10 botanicals occurs through the vapor infusion process, the gin takes on the exciting, complex flavor for which it is so well-known.

 Leading Gin Label Logo: Nolet's Silver Dry Gin
#4 of 10 Top Gin Labels

Nolet's Silver Dry Gin

Schiedem, Holland

#4 of 10 Leading Gin Labels of 2014 - Nolet's Silver Dry Gin is one of the finest gins in the world. It is made with care and in smaller batches so that the flavors are blended together beautifully. This is a gin that has a floral aroma. It has been made in Holland for over 300 years. Some of the botanicals used in the production of the gin have never been used before, making this a beverage that is pleasant to have in the home.

 Leading Gin Label Logo: Whitley Neill London Dry Gin
#5 of 10 Best Gin Labels

Whitley Neill London Dry Gin

Birmingham, England

#5 of 10 Best Gin Labels of 2014 - Whitley Neill London Dry Gin is a truly unique label that is inspired by Africa but handmade in England. The unique botanicals used for this spirit include cape goosberries, baobab fruit, sweet orange peels, juniper berries as well as florentine iris. In addition to the all natural extracts utilized in the distillation process, the masters at Whitley Neill London Dry Gin use secret techniques for blending all of the contents into one fine beverage. The sophistication of Great Britain meets the mysterious exotic character of the African continent during the production and serving of the Whitley Neill London Dry Gin.

 Best Gin Label Logo: Corsair Artisan Gin
#6 of 10 Top Gin Labels

Corsair Artisan Gin

Bowling Green, Kentucky

#6 of 10 Top Gin Labels of 2014 - The Corsair Distillery was born in the garage of two individuals who were inspired by the precise and controlled processes of bio-diesel plants where they worked. Andrew Webber and Darek Bell turned their work experience into real ambitions as they decided to make high quality whiskey instead of working in an industrial factory. The Corsair Artisan Gin is made in small batches in an unorthodox distillation process. A pot still that is hand-hammered is a major tool in the production of high quality spirits by this company. Traditional botanical extracts are utilized to infuse the alcoholic content with sweet flavor and rich texture.

 Best Gin Label Logo: DH Krahn Gin
#7 of 10 Best Gin Labels

DH Krahn Gin

San Francisco, California

#7 of 10 Leading Gin Labels of 2014 - DH Krahn Gin was originally made in a distillery within upstate New York. This label is heavily inspired by the pristine landscapes of the state rather than big city sophistication of NYC. The brand has since expanded and opened up facilities in California. The DH Krahn Gin is made of exotic botanicals that tend to be quite spicy in flavor. The texture of the spirits is also rich and thick, something that matches the strong aroma. The distillation process used by DH Krahn Gin includes gradual maceration that has not been considered to be traditional by any means at all.

 Best Gin Label Logo: Dry Fly Gin
#8 of 10 Leading Gin Labels

Dry Fly Gin

Spokane, Washington

#8 of 10 Top Gin Labels of 2014 - The beginning of the Dry Fly brand goes back to a beautiful day on the Gallatin River in the state of Washington. While enjoying some fly fishing in a remote bend outside of Spokane, a group of friends realize how lucky they were to have access to such pristine land. Shortly after, the Dry Fly brand was born with the goal of making fine spirits for the local Pacific Northwest market. The Dry Fly Gin is derived from all natural wheat that's grown locally. This company utilizes pot stills that are manufactured in Germany and then imported for local distillation.

 Best Gin Label Logo: Greenall's London Dry Gin
#9 of 10 Top Gin Labels

Greenall's London Dry Gin

Birchwood, England

#9 of 10 Best Gin Labels of 2014 - This is the original dry gin of London. It has a delicate flavor with a fruity aroma as soon as you open the bottle. Limes and other citrus ingredients are key notes in the gin. The gin is made in one of the oldest distilleries in the UK. A clear bottle gives you a view of the clear liquid that is Greenall's London Dry Gin. It is a beverage that is best enjoyed with items of the same flavors.

 Leading Gin Label Logo: No. 209 Gin
#10 of 10 Leading Gin Labels

No. 209 Gin

San Francisco, California

#10 of 10 Best Gin Labels of 2014 - The gin experts at No. 209 Gin believe that excellent gin takes some time to create—11 hours, to be exact. Of course, this doesn't even include the overnight maceration that is also a part of the process. Using a copper alembic pot still, the next step involves single-shot distillation. With ingredients like an exceptionally fine-tuned base spirit and water from Sierra Nevada Mountain snowmelt, the palate pleasing end result is probably to be expected.

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