GET INTO THE Christmas SPIRIT

With sales of gin booming in the UK, enter the fascinating world of artisanal boutique gin distilling with some some of UK’s most innovative brands.

Walk down the aisle of any supermarket and you won’t fail to notice the plethora of new craft gin labels vying for your attention. Sales of gin are booming, the latest figures from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) in the 12 months to the end of March 2018, show that the industry had a record-breaking year selling 55 million bottles of gin worth £1.5 billion. The following brands represent some of the most innovative brands coming onto the UK market – many with a strong connection to the countryside.