Daniel commented: “The awards are honouring, and they help differentiate us from other gins. People try our gin for its reputation and stay for the taste.” strong>Finish: Refreshingly dry, clean and balanced with a lingering hint of bitter-sweet marmalade. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Our gin is filled with the magic of the place it was made in. The Cotswolds hold a gentle, pastoral, and quintessential beauty that feeds into every spirit we make.” This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services.

Inspired by the glorious grasslands of the Cotswolds, our No.1 Wildflower Gin is a delightful blend of cornflowers, lavender and orange layered over a classic dry gin. Reminiscent of summer meadows and bursting with zesty orange notes, our No.1 Wildflower Gin is fresh, floral and fruity with a pleasantly dry finish. Nose: Subtle floral notes reminiscent of summer meadows with fragrant orange blossom and soft piney juniper. There is endless creativity with gin, and the most fun part has been learning something new all over again. It’s not something many people get to do.” Flavour is Daniel’s main priority, having trialled different combinations for months until he found the perfect, unique recipe that features over 150 botanicals, all of which boast flavour that derives deep from the roots of the Cotswolds. This promise of flavour is proven through their many awards such as ‘World’s Best Gin’ for their London Dry Gin in 2016 and a ‘Great Taste Award’ in 2019.

Our expert panel worked their way through each item in 21 gift sets, looking for smooth, easy-drinking gins with well-balanced botanicals. Additional items were judged on flavour and quality, while also taking into consideration the overall presentation. Looking for something extra special? You'll also find a selection of premium offerings containing full-size bottles of gin. How we test gin gift sets The LIVE virtual tastings are carried out in the last week of the month. Please keep an eye on our socials for confirmed dates!

Daniel explained: “The cloudy look our gin presents is a result of the oils within our botanical extracts. It is a sign of the quality of our ingredients and shows once again our dedication to flavour, which has become our trademark.” In the last year, Cotswolds Gin has released a new range of Wildflower Gins, inspired by the essence of the Cotswolds; low to no alcohol spirits that still hold the flavour of the originals, and premium, sophisticated, ready to drink gins. Moving from his career in finance to building a distillery from scratch and learning a whole new industry was a big change for Daniel. He said: However, their off-trade sales to supermarkets and direct to consumers meant the company grew 20%. Daniel added: “This has been a big value to the business, by selling directly to those who are actually drinking it, we have created a closer customer base and relationship.”

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Like most industries, Cotswolds Gin faced anxiety when the Covid-19 pandemic began, wondering how they would cope and what would happen to the company. The Gin Guild has provided a community that I am proud to be a part of. I feel like by joining I actually became part of a family that provides constant support.”