How to Choose Gin as a Gift-Lassou

Gin is not just part of the alcohol card. It also has a rich aromatic palette, a sharp character and a deep juniper flavour. It can be consumed neat or as a component of various cocktails. Gin perfectly refreshes long drinks, and also goes well with citrus fruits, berries, vegetables, flowers and herbs.

A bottle of nice gin is a brilliant gift idea. Find out how to choose gin as a gift in this article.

Pay attention to the following aspects when choosing gin as a gift:

  • Type of gin

Looking for a strong drink with a cool, dry finish? Are you sure that your friend will not be afraid of harsh juniper notes? Then consider buying London Dry Gin. Yout friend will definitely enjoy sipping Cotswolds Dry Gin or Warner's London Dry Gin.

Or maybe your giftee always chooses sweet between dry and sweet? Then your choice is  Flavored Gin. See top 10 best flavored gins in our blog

Looking for a middle ground? Then take a look at  Old Tom Gins. Old Tom Gin is a sweeter and lighter version of the most popular and widespread London Dry Gin. See our range of Old Toms handcrafted by The House of Botanicals

  • Composition of the gin 

It's time to ask yourself which spices and herbs your friend loves and which hates. Does he like ginger? Cinnamon? Or orange peel? Then pay attention to these points in the composition of the gin. Does he like experiments? Then step back from the classics and take a look at exotic gins, for example, a range of Asia-inspired Tarsier gins, Cotswolds Barrel-Aged gin or a bottle of pink gin

  • ABV 

Everything depends on the preferences of the person you are buying this spirit for. Flavoured varieties and gin liqueurs are less strong, from 35%ABV. London Dry Gin are around 40% - 47% ABV, Navy Strength gins can reach 57%ABV and more. Try to soberly assess your giftee’s capabilities. If you are looking for a drink as a gift for a gin connoisseur, don't buy varieties with a strength of 35–37%. They are considered by many to be "fake gins".

Now you are ready to buy gin as a gift! Congratulations. The next step is exploring the range of gins at Lassou. Here we collected the best exclusive bottles from independent British makers. It’s a high time to experiment with new brands and tastes.  

Booze giftsGin