If you’re an aficionado of the juniper-based spirits, you’ve probably heard of single malts and their legendary distillers. Perhaps you’ve even tried a few gins from around the world. But I’m sure it didn’t cross your mind that gin can be ranked by price like wine and whiskey. That’s because it can’t — at least not based purely on the materials used in its production. Grown in Northern Portugal near Porto, it’s made using native plums and other ingredients that have been used separately for centuries. This botanical mix (plus special maturation) has earned it celebrity status, but then so does being the most expensive gin in the world.
List Most Expensive Gin
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1. Aviation American gin
A gin made with a base of whiskey, Aviation is the most expensive gin in the world. It has a smooth, sweet flavor and strong citrus notes, making it perfect for sipping or mixing into cocktails.
The price of this luxury spirit ranges from $155 to $200 per bottle, depending on where you buy it and how much you want to spend. It’s often available at bars and restaurants in New York City and Los Angeles, but if you’d like to purchase one yourself, check out Amazon or other online retailers.
2. Hendrick’s gin
The most expensive gin in the world is Hendrick’s Gin. It is made using unusual botanical like cucumber, rose and Bulgarian roses. The gin was designed with the goal to make a refreshing drink that does not taste like alcohol.
Hendrick’s Gin is produced by William Grant & Sons Ltd, which is based in Scotland. The company makes scotch whisky as well as other alcoholic beverages such as vodka, liqueurs and rum. The gin itself was first made available for sale in 2006.
The unusual botanicals used in making this gin give it a unique flavor that sets it apart from other gins on the market. The cucumber, rose and Bulgarian rose are mixed together with juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root and liquor ice root to create this complex drink that has been described as “a floral explosion”.
The bottle itself has an unusual design consisting of two clear glass spheres held together by a silver top depicting a twisting stem full of flowers and leaves. This design was created by Tom Dixon who also designed other products such as lights, furniture and interiors for William Grant & Sons Ltd
It costs $1,000 per bottle at many retailers
3. Kew Organic gin
Kew Organic gin is the most expensive gin in the world. Made from a mixture of botanicals from around the world, it’s a blend of 13 different herbs and spices.
The gin costs $4,000 for a 750ml bottle, which works out to about $12 per shot. Kew Organic Gin is made in England by The Botanic Garden Company Ltd., and it takes six months to make each batch.
Kew Organic Gin is distilled in small batches using an old-fashioned process called pot distillation with copper alambic stills that were imported from France in 1958. The brand says that this process gives Kew Organic Gin “a unique aroma and flavor profile.”
The label features a hand-drawn illustration depicting one of the oldest trees in Kew Gardens, which was planted in 1773 by King George III himself. It also includes an image of Queen Victoria’s wedding gift to her husband Prince Albert II: an oak tree sapling grown at Kew Gardens in 1841.”
4. Dutch Courage Officer’s Strength gin
Dutch Courage Officer’s Strength gin is the most expensive gin in the world.
The gin is made at the Royal Dutch distillery, which dates back to 1685 and claims to be the oldest distillery in the world. In addition, it is one of only four remaining distilleries in Holland.
The Officer’s Strength gin costs $1,200 per bottle and comes in a hand-blown crystal decanter that was designed by Dutch artist Jaap Scheeren. The gin itself has been aged for eight years and has a 42 percent alcohol content.
The distillery also makes another limited edition gin called “Old Amsterdams” that costs $2,000 per bottle — more than twice as much as Dutch Courage Officer’s Strength.
5. Nolet’s Reserve dry gin
Nolet’s Reserve dry gin is the most expensive gin in the world. The price of this bottle starts at $1,200.
Nolet’s Reserve was created by Jan Nolet from Schiedam, Holland. He founded Nolet Distillers in 1820 and it is now one of the oldest distilleries in the world. It has been passed down through generations since then and continues to produce some of the finest gin in the world today.
Nolet’s Reserve is made using only natural ingredients, including juniper berries picked by hand from the forests around Schiedam. This gin is distilled three times and then aged for at least three years in oak barrels before being bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).
The taste profile of Nolet’s Reserve dry gin is very smooth with hints of citrus fruits and spice notes. It is often compared with London Dry gins, but with a more subtle flavor profile that makes it perfect for sipping neat or on its own over ice
Conclusion:
If you’re a martini connoisseur, chances are you’ve already heard of Drika, or The Most Expensive Gin in the World. What you may not know is that there’s a Chinese brand that’s been produced since 1377 called Kweichow Moutai. Currently, it’s the most expensive tonic water. It costs between $800 and $1200 USD for 720ml (24oz), depending on where you get it from and what size bottle you’re looking for.