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About United Kingdom Spirits

About United Kingdom Spirits
The United Kingdom is comprised of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Whiskey of course is the leading spirit. Besides those from Scotland (both single malts and blends), there are some excellent examples from Northern Ireland. These are a bit less robust than those from Scotland, as they are generally triple distilled, making them a bit smoother.

Gin from England is the other great spirit of Great Britain (see entry on England)

Top Picks for United Kingdom

Martin Miller’s Westbourne Strength Gin
96 points
$37
Martin Miller’s
Westbourne Strength Gin
A rich and artfully balanced gin with delicate juniper notes and robust fruit and spice flavors; a great choice for elevating cocktails.
Awards: 2022 Best Gin
96 points $37
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Martin Miller’s Summerful Gin
95 points
$33
Martin Miller’s
Summerful Gin
A remarkably potent and pleasurable full throttle gin that will be superb in classic cocktails.
95 points $33
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Fever-Tree Sparkling Cucumber Cocktail Mixer
95 points
$4.99
Fever-Tree
Sparkling Cucumber Cocktail Mixer
A fresh, balanced Tonic that's never too bitter; a lovely salinic lift on the finish keeps us coming back for another sip of this elevated, contemporary tonic.
95 points $4.99
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Martin Miller’s Gin
94 points
$29
Martin Miller’s
Gin
A silky and seamless gin with nuanced fruit and floral tones well suited for sophisticated craft cocktails.
94 points $29
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Martin Miller’s 9 Moons Solera Reserve Barrel Aged Gin
94 points
$59
Martin Miller’s
9 Moons Solera Reserve Barrel Aged Gin
A supple and elegant barrel aged gin with a delicious range of well balanced flavors.
94 points $59
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New London Light Non Alcoholic Spirit
94 points
$34.99
New London Light
Non Alcoholic Spirit
A springy, fresh-from-the-garden styled spirit alternative that's clean, bright and stylish.
94 points $34.99
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New London Light Midnight Sun Non Alcoholic Spirit
93 points
$34
New London Light
Midnight Sun Non Alcoholic Spirit
Fruity, herbaceous, and savory, this would make a wonderfully elegant fruity cocktail.
Awards:
93 points $34
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Tiger Gin
93 points
$35
Tiger
Gin
A supple gin with well meshed creamy fruit and spice flavors, perfect for summer cocktails.
93 points $35
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Highclere Castle London Dry Gin
92 points
$39
Highclere Castle
London Dry Gin
A dainty, creamy gin with a pinpoint flavor and balance for a variety of applications.
92 points $39
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New London Light Aegean Sky Non Alcoholic Spirit
91 points
$34
New London Light
Aegean Sky Non Alcoholic Spirit
Savory and delicious, this would make an excellent aperitif and substitute for either a G&T or a classic Martini lover.
91 points $34
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