COOL AS CUCUMBERS

Harrison’s Gin 70cl, £15.99, Aldi ALDI’s new cucumber gin, in its dark bottle, looks very much like another handcrafted cucumber gin, which has a name that also begins with an H. However, strangely, this version tastes a lot more like parma violets than cucumber. But altogether it’s a good, clean, lighter-style gin at a reasonable price. 7/10

Hendrick’s Gin 70cl, £28, Tesco this gin is smoother than the Harrison’s, and has more of a fruity character. it’s certainly well-balanced, too. However, if i’m being honest, once again i struggle to find the cucumber in there. And it’s almost twice the price of the Aldi version. My advice: buy the cheaper one, and spend the difference on a nice tonic for a great G&t. 6/10