The 10 Best Cheap Gins to Drink in 2022

Best Overall

Plymouth Gin

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• Region: UK
• ABV: 41.2%
• Tasting Notes: Juniper, Lemon Peel, Coriander

“This is one of my favorite gins to sneak into people’s cocktails who say they don’t like gin,” says Jose Medina Camacho of Automatic Seafood & Oysters in Birmingham, Ala. “Nine out of ten people love it. My favorite gin drink is a 50/50 martini.” This iconic gin from southwestern England strikes the perfect balance and can be used in any classic gin cocktail.

Best Flavored

Whitley Neill Blood Orange Gin

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Region: South Africa | ABV: 43% | Tasting Notes: Blood Orange, Juniper, Cassia Bark

“Whitley Neill Blood Orange Handcrafted Gin, some rocks, and a splash of club soda is all I need on a hot summer day,” says Belmond El Encanto food & beverage manager Tyson Torres. “Little do people know, the Neill family has been distilling gin since 1762. Full of citrus, oranges and juniper, this is a great gin to try out if you’ve never ventured to try a Whitley Neill gin.”

Best for Gin and Tonic

Tanqueray Rangpur Gin

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Region: UK | ABV: 41.3% | Tasting Notes: Lime, Juniper, Lemon

“Tanqueray Rangpur Distilled Gin is one of the most citrusy gins out there, and it's damn delicious,” says Alan Walter, spirit handler for Loa at the International House Hotel in New Orleans. “It pairs with lime perfectly.” This makes it the ideal choice for a gin and tonic, the classic highball that combines gin, tonic water, and a refreshing slice of lime.

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Best for Martini

Bombay Dry Gin

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Region: UK | ABV: 43% | Tasting Notes: Juniper, Pepper, Lemon

“Can a gin be knighted? At the very least give it an OBE,” says Clay Tolbert of The Alley Light in Charlottesville, VA. “It absolutely has done more for the martini than any “00-“ ever did. Yes, it’s blue-bottled brothers get better press, but your no-call martini is probably going to be made with this stuff, and it will be delicious, olives or twist.”

Best London Dry Gin

Beefeater London Dry

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Region: UK | ABV: 44% | Tasting Notes: Juniper, Almond, Orange

“Beefeater always delivers high quality for value pricing,” says Erin Scala, beverage director of Common House in Virginia. “It's a punchy, juniper-forward gin staple that I've been happy to work with for decades.”

David Vanegas, of Quinto la Huella at EAST Miami, is also a fan. “Nothing like a classic London dry,” he says. “This is perfect for a classic gin and tonic and you can even mix it to make a London Mule.”

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Best British

Fords Gin

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Region: UK | ABV: 45% | Tasting Notes: Citrus, Flower, Spice

“This gin is a collaboration between eighth generation master distiller Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers and Simon Ford of The 86 Company,” says Danilo Bozovic of Sugar, rooftop bar and restaurant at EAST Miami. “It’s a very well-rounded gin that makes great martinis and works amazingly well with citrus.” There’s also an overproof version of this London-distilled gin called Officers’ Reserve if you’re looking for something with a higher ABV.

Best American

Bluecoat American Dry Gin

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Region: Philadelphia, PA | ABV: 47% | Tasting Notes: Juniper, Pepper, Lemon

“Whether it’s for a stirred, spirit-forward cocktail, a G&T, or something refreshing, the first bottle I always reach for is Bluecoat Gin,” says Adam Morgan, bar manager at Husk Nashville. “It’s a true American powerhouse.”

“Bluecoat American Dry Gin is always worth mentioning,” agrees Benjamin Pozar of Fogo de Chao in Philadelphia. “It basically created the American gin style. It's beautifully citrus-forward and does wonderfully in a Clover Club.”

Best Craft

Bully Boy Distillers Estate Gin

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Region: Boston, MA | ABV: 47% | Tasting Notes: Juniper, Pink Peppercorn, Coriander

“Bully Boy (Boston-based) makes a great gin that challenges your traditional London dry gin,” says Matthew Sentas, general manager at Precinct Kitchen + Bar in Boston. “Honeysuckle and citrus notes evenly balanced with juniper make this super interesting, and not your typical gin.  We always try to incorporate local distilleries when we can so Bully Boy is a great option for us.”

Best Japanese

Suntory Roku Japanese Gin

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Region: Japan | ABV: 43% | Tasting Notes: Sansho Pepper, Yuzu, Juniper

“Light, bright and floral—this gin can be sipped on ice with a twist or enjoyed with your favorite tonic,” says Jonathan Cunningham, bar manager at Husk Barbeque in Greenville, SC. Roku comes from Suntory, better known for its whisky brands like Yamazaki and Hibiki. The name translates to “six,” referring to the Japanese botanicals that are combined with more traditional flavors, resulting in a truly unique spirit.