The 9 best gins from the UK

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Whether on the rocks, with a splash of tonic, or simply as a base alcohol in a cocktail, gin is living a bit of a Renaissance in Britain.For the first time ever, gin sales in the UK reached 1 billion in 2015. The spirit has always been a favorite with British consumers. According to the BBC, approximately 11 million gallons of gin were produced around 1736, which is equal to 14 gallons for each male of legal age.Some of the most prominent members of British society were also huge fans of gin. Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said that "The gin and tonic has saved more Englishmen's lives, and minds, than all the doctors in the Empire," referring to the tradition of mixing quinine with gin and tonic to mask the anti-malarial medicine's taste.With all of our connections to the drink, it's not actually surprising that the best ones originate from Britain. So we rounded-up the best gins from the UK to make your summer a boozy one.9. Sipsmith London Dry GinThis isthe quintessential gin. Sipsmith is for the spirit connoisseur, the one who is not afraid of bold, complex, and aromatic flavours.One of the only gins in the world not to be made from concentrate, it's great alone, or as an addition to a cocktail.Sipsmith London Dry Gin, 28, available at Amazon UK8. Sacred GinThe botanicals used to make Sacred Gin are all distilled separately under vacuum so that the distillationoccurs at a much lower temperature than traditional pot stills. For those who are not familiar with the processes of distillation, this slightly different method makes Sacred Ginfresh, creamy, and a superbly balanced London dry gin.Sacred Gin, 30.33, available at Amazon UK7. D1 London GinAlthough designed by contemporary artistJacky Tsai, the striking design of this bottle is nothing compared to its taste. This premium gin is known for being smooth and versatile, which is probably why it has won awards and keeps turning heads.D1 London Gin, 36.75, available at Amazon UKSee the rest of the story at Business Insider
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