Bombay Sapphire Star of Bombay (PS33.75, thewhiskyexchange.com) contains bergamot orange peel and ambrette seeds to create a distinctly perfumed note on the palate | Langley's No 8 Gin (PS28.87, thedrinkshop.com) is robust and creamy with a lovely, sweet kick on the finish | Just the measure for summer soirees, Jinzu Gin (PS33.45, 31dover.com) has juniper, coriander and angelica seeds at its heart | Portobello Road Gin (PS25, waitrosecellar.com) is wonderful with a twist of pink grapefruit to bring the citrus flavours to life | Merging sweetness with earthiness, beyond the juniper you'll find floral aromas lead to a citrus core with more spicy juniper on the smooth, creamy finish of Sipsmith London Dry Gin (PS29.45, thewhiskyexchange.com)
Another jewel in their crown and potent at 47.5% abv (as opposed to the average 40% abv), this more intense, exotic style has been embellished with two additional botanicals - bergamot orange peel and ambrette seeds - to create a distinctly perfumed note on the palate but still retains its gloriously refreshing finish.
Clean, crisp and elegant, with sea salt, sage and ambrette seeds, it is a carefree fragrance that makes me feel as if I'm walking barefoot on the sand without a worry.