PixabayI don’t know if you’ve noticed but gin is ridiculously popular these days and Aldi have well-and-truly clocked onto it!
So much so, they’re launching a new range of gins – including sloe gin and pink gin – and they’re all under £20.
It comes as no surprise to find gin was the number one contributor to all spirit sales this year and Aldi says it’s planning to delight customers this Christmas – here’s what you can expect:
La Fleuriste French Gin – £19.99 (70cl)
AldiA floral gin crafted from 17 carefully-selected botanicals and spices. On the nose, this gin is complex and elegant, with delicate notes of blossom closely followed by a citrus and juniper finish, apparently!
Available in stores and online from 14 November.
Oliver Cromwell 1599 Sloe Gin – £9.99 (50cl)
AldiAldi say you get an aromatic plum and cherry flavour resonating throughout your mouth on first taste. This is then followed by a hint of almond from the stone of the sloe fruit, giving a full and complex taste.
The London Gin swiftly makes an appearance, cutting through plummy notes with a crisp tone of juniper and coriander.
Available in stores and online from 1 October.
Topaz Blue Premium Gin – £13.99 (70cl)
AldiDescribed as ‘elegance in a bottle’, this gin is a balanced mix of wild botanicals and fruits with a touch of citrus and juniper.
Mix with frozen berries for a perfect festive tipple to crack open for seasonal celebrations.
Available in stores and online from 1 October.
Gin Lane 1751 Old Tom Gin – £19.99 (70cl)
AldiGin Lane is inspired by an old Victorian recipe. It’s described as a ‘lighter, less intense alternative to the London Dry Gin’.
Star anise botanicals and a dash of refined sugar create a full-bodied and perfectly balanced gin – silky, smooth and a deliciously sweet profile.
Available in stores and online from 14 November.
Gin Lane 1751 Victoria Pink Gin – £19.99 (70cl)
AldiThis pink gin is mixed from eight botanicals (juniper, coriander, angelica, orris root, Sicilian lemon, Seville orange, cassia bark and star anise) following a traditional Victorian recipe.
It gets its pink hue from Angostura bitters and is perfectly balanced between sweet and dry.
Available in stores and online from 14 November.
Boyle’s Premium Irish Small Batch Craft Gin – £19.99 (70cl)
AldiSnazzy bottle! This gin is new to Aldi UK, but it has already had a successful past in Ireland, where it won 2016 ‘Overall Best Gin’ at the Irish Whiskey Awards.
Described as a well-balanced dry gin, scented with hints of orange and juniper, it’s initial spicy flavour is followed by a mellow and smooth finish.
Available in stores and online from 14 November.
Needle Blackforest Gin – £14.99 (50cl)
A carefully distilled gin from a mix of 11 botanicals, ranging from lavender to hand-picked spruce needles, complimented by hints of ginger and sun-dried lemons and oranges.
This gin is both unique and distinctive.
Available in stores and online from 14 November.
Oliver Cromwell London Dry Gin (£9.97, 70cl)
AldiFor those who can’t wait for the great range of gins to arrive, this one’s available now.
It won a gold medal at the 2017 IWSC Awards, beating competitors which were up to six times the price.
It’s described as light, with a touch of juniper and has a clear, crisp and complex flavour – ideal for the ultimate gin and tonic.
PASo there you have it, no doubt you’ll have a well-stocked gin cupboard this Christmas – and if nothing else, they would make ideal gifts for any gin-lover.
Cheers everybody.
