Best Gins for Martinis in 2022-Dial A Drink Kenya
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Best Gins for Martinis in 2022-Dial A Drink Kenya
The Martini is one of the most iconic cocktails, beautiful in its simplicity and ability to be tailored to one’s specific tastes. Whether you like it extra dry, a little dirty, with a twist or a few olives, the Martini can take different shapes and forms.
Here are their picks for the best gins to make that perfect Martini.
Beefeater
Region: UK
ABV: 44%
Tasting Notes: Juniper, Almond, Orange
Beefeater is truly one of the highest quality gins on the market. It has a true representation, and arguably one of the paradigm examples, of a London dry gin. Its broad shoulders stand up in perfect harmony with dry vermouth in a Martini.
Sipsmith
Region: UK
ABV: 41.6%
Tasting Notes: Juniper, Lemon, Coriander
The Martini is a very personal drink for each moment. Sipsmith London dry is a classic London dry style gin with a great balance of citrus notes and juniper. There are also some delicate floral notes that add a nice touch to a classic Martini.
Nikka Coffey Gin
Region: Japan
ABV:47%
Tasting Notes: Yuzu, Kobasu, Juniper
For a dry Martini is best with just a twist, no olives. The botanical blend in its Coffey still gin is highlighted by the Japanese citrus yuzu, amanatsu and kabosu.
Hayman’s Gin London Dry
Region: 40%
Tasting Notes: Juniper, Spice, Clove
Hayman’s London Dry is a very well-balanced gin that is steeped with then botanicals. When used as a gin base in a Martini it gives that classic juniper note, but with added spice structure and a bit of citrus and fait sweetness that creates complexity and depth. This makes it a good choice to stand up to the briny notes of dirty Martini.
Hendrick’s Gin
Region: Scotland
ABV: 44%
Tasting Notes: Rose, Cucumber, Juniper
Hendrick’s is a standout when it comes to making excellent Martinis. The rose and cucumber along with other botanicals deliver a wonderfully balanced gin.
Tanqueray Malacca
Region: UK
ABV: 41.3%
Tasting Notes: Peppercorn, Rose, Jasmine
This gin makes a classic Martini that is citrus forward with notes of ginger and finishes with that classic juniper pop.
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