SUMMER SPIRITS GUIDE 2025: TIMELESS TIPPLES FOR THE WARMER MONTHS
July 2025
We’ve been doing the hard work (you’re welcome) of taste-testing some of the finest spirits on the market to help you refresh your home bar just in time for summer. Whether you’re hosting a long, lazy barbecue or an elegant al fresco dinner party, this guide is your shortcut to stocking up on bottles that impress. From crisp gins to small-batch tequilas and rums, we’ve got the perfect pour for every kind of gathering.
1.) Market Row Botanical Rum, £34
Crafted in London from a blend of premium Jamaican, Bajan and Dominican rums aged up to five years, Market Row Botanical Spiced Rum by Brixton Distillery blends Caribbean soul with botanical elegance. Infused and redistilled with carefully selected botanicals - from Kenyan black tea and hibiscus to red rose and Indonesian mace - this spirit offers creamy vanilla and caramel sweetness, bright tropical fruit, and a crisp, peppery finish. Savour neat or in cocktails. Need cocktail inspo? Try Market Rowmance.
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2.) Twin Fin Coconut & Lychee Rum, £29.95
Crafted from Caribbean rums and expertly blended on Cornwall’s wild coast, Twin Fin Coconut & Lychee Rum is a vibrant, contemporary spirit. Bold and bright, it opens with fresh lychee and creamy coconut aromas, followed by playful flavours of coconut sorbet, wild strawberry, and melon. A crisp, tart lychee finish ties it together beautifully. Ideal for elevated cocktails - whether a vivacious Pina Colada or a sparkling lemonade serv - all will boast a bold splash of Cornish charm.
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3.) Pollination Gin, £37.95
Harvested from the UNESCO‑recognised Dyfi Biosphere in Wales and distilled using London Dry methods, Pollination Gin celebrates local flora in every drop. This limited‑edition spirit is crafted from pure grain spirit, spring water, and 19 hand‑foraged botanicals - from conifer tips and wild flowers to aromatic leaves and fruit- each batch signed and numbered for authenticity. With a lively, herbaceous profile and delicate forest notes, it’s a sophisticated pour, superb neat or in a refined G&T.
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4.) Avallen Calvados, £44
Harvested from over 40 apple varieties across Normandy and aged for two years in French oak, Avallen Calvados is a delightfully fresh, sustainable spirit. Pure apple essence - with no added sugar, caramel, or wood extract - shines through in vibrant floral and fruity notes followed by a crisp, dry finish . As a Certified B Corp and eco-conscious innovation, it’s ideal neat or in bespoke cocktails - an elegant, planet-positive pour.
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5.) Comte de Grasse 44°N Gin, £68
Distilled in Grasse on the French Riviera, 44°N Gin by Comte de Grasse melds the artistry of perfumery with modern distillation techniques. Aromas of bright lemon and grapefruit open the experience, followed by delicate florals - rose, jasmine, and mimosa - woven through subtle samphire and angelica notes . The palate reveals a refined interplay of citrus, spice, and woody undertones, finishing with a crisp, peppery flourish. It’s elegant and evocative.
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6.) Desi Daru Alphonso Mango Vodka, £45
Crafted from fine English wheat and infused with sun-ripened Alphonso mangoes from Ratnagiri, Desi Daru’s award-winning Mango Vodka is a masterclass in elegance and flavour. Silky and expressive, it balances natural sweetness with a whisper of tropical freshness and a long, dry finish. Free from artificial additives, this refined spirit captures the essence of the king of mangoes - offering a sophisticated twist for summer serves, whether sipped neat or poured into an elevated cocktail.
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7.) Ladydragón Craft Tequila Blanco, £58.99
Drawn from small-batch, 100% blue‑weber agave grown in the volcanic belt of Jalisco, Casa Dragones Craft Tequila Blanco delivers the purest essence of agave. Fresh and herbaceous aromas of grapefruit and green apple give way to a beautifully balanced palate - semisweet agave wrapped in gentle notes of pepper and cloves, crowned with a crisp, clean finish . Perfect neat or elevated in a signature cocktail, this tequila offers refined simplicity at its best.
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8.) St‑Germain Elderflower Liqueur
We just had to include a long-standing favourite of ours. Crafted from up to 1,000 hand‑picked elderflower blossoms from the foothills of the French Alps and macerated swiftly to preserve their delicate essence, St‑Germain Elderflower Liqueur is the epitome of floral elegance. The liqueur flirts with fragrant notes of pear, peach, grapefruit and honeyed blossom, finishing with a fresh, citrusy lift. Free from artificial flavours, it adds sophistication to any serve - elevating everything from a classic spritz to a refined gin cocktail.
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Prefer cocktails without the kick? Stay tuned - our non-alcoholic spirits round-up is coming soon, packed with grown-up alternatives that deliver all the flavour with none of the ABV.
