Four Pillars Chardonnay Barrel Gin strikes a perfect balance, with the spice of the flagship gin gaining a whole new depth when given a little wood to play with. That wispy blonde colour indicates a gentle infusion, adding chewy resin to the texture.

Four Pillars Sherry Cask Gin strikes a perfect balance, with the underlying gin gaining a whole new depth when given a little wood to play with. Fruity sherry notes shine through, evocative of Christmas pudding and toasted seeds.

Manly Barrel Aged Gin is designed to be a hybrid between white and dark spirits. With a light oak touch and a hit of charred vanilla with a strong juniper core, it really does celebrate the best of both worlds.

Beefeater Burrough’s Reserve is an extraordinary spirit, with a beautiful copper colour and a mellow mouthfeel. Each batch is rare (we’re talking a thousand litres a time), with the current crop rested in red and white Bordeaux oak.

Dictador is a premium gin brand coming in hot all the way from the staggeringly exotic Columbia. Given that this is the land of rum, their gin range has spent a fair amount of time lounging around in wood, which makes it all the more exquisite…

Dictador is a premium gin brand coming in hot all the way from the staggeringly exotic Columbia. Given that this is the land of rum, their gin range has spent a fair amount of time lounging around in wood, which makes it all the more exquisite…

Made to represent the booze quaffed in the Gin Palaces of the 1800s, Hayman’s Gently Rested Gin is a lightly-wooded take on Aged Gin, with a round, peppery spice and a thick, oily juniper.

Hernö Juniper Cask Gin was the first gin in the world to be aged in juniper casks, showing very on just how innovative the Swedish distillery could be. The barrel lends so much to the gin, filling it with resinous, gloopy pine sap.

Makar Mulberry Aged Gin is a beautiful aged gin, with subtle, charred wood notes and a warming cassia spice. The juniper is mellow and calming – a truly wonderful sipping experience.

Marylebone Cask Aged Gin is a slightly overproof spirit that harks back to the days of Georgian London, with its botanical line-up inspired by the flower gardens of the era.