Best Gins for Martinis in 2022-Dial A Drink Kenya

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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