Best gins under $60
Five gins under $60 that earn a place on the shelf, and what each one is best for.
You do not need to spend $80 for a good gin. These five are all under $60, and each one does a different job.
We picked them for taste, value and how well they mix. Every one is on our shelf now.
Our top three
Best all-rounder
Bombay Sapphire 700ml
A London dry with a light, balanced juniper taste. It never fights the tonic.
Best pink gin
Fruity, but still a gin.
Best value
A full litre, about 33 nips.
Best all-rounder
The one bottle to keep if you only keep one.
A London dry with juniper, citrus brightness and a clean finish. It never fights the tonic, and it suits cocktails too.
- Style
- London dry
- Try it with
- Tonic, or in a martini
- Per nip
- About $2.17
Best for a classic G&T
Bright citrus and juniper, made in New Zealand.
Pour one part gin to two or three parts tonic over a glass full of ice, then finish with a strip of orange or lemon peel.
- Style
- Citrus led
- Try it with
- Tonic and orange peel
- Per nip
- About $2.30
Best pink gin
Fruity, but it still tastes like gin.
Gin with natural strawberry flavour. It is lightly sweet but still tastes like gin, so bring it when not everyone at the table likes gin.
- Style
- Strawberry
- Try it with
- Lemonade or a light tonic
- Per nip
- About $1.96
Best value litre
A full litre for the price of most 700ml bottles.
That is about 33 nips, the lowest cost per drink on this list. A good pick for a party, a punch bowl or anything where the gin is mixed.
- Size
- 1 litre
- Try it with
- Soda, or in a punch
- Per nip
- About $1.51
Best citrus gin
The cheapest bottle here, and the brightest.
Zesty and easy, and good with soda water and a wedge of lime. Start here if you find a classic London dry too piney.
- Style
- Citrus
- Try it with
- Soda and lime
- Per nip
- About $1.87
All five, side by side
| Bombay Sapphire 700ml | Lighthouse Original Gin 700ml | Beefeater Pink Gin 700ml | Stil Gin 1L | KJ & Co Last Minute Ctrs 700ml | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style | London dry | Citrus led | Strawberry | Classic | Citrus |
| Best with | Tonic | Tonic and peel | Lemonade | Soda, punch | Soda and lime |
| Per nip | $2.17 | $2.30 | $1.96 | $1.51 | $1.87 |
| Price | $49.99 | $52.99 | $44.99 | $49.99 | $42.99 |
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Quick answers
What is a good gin under $60?
Bombay Sapphire is the best all-rounder. For a G&T try Lighthouse, and for value the Stil litre.
What is the difference between London dry and other gins?
London dry is a style, not a place: juniper led and dry. Flavoured gins such as pink gin are a different style.
Is pink gin sweet?
A little. Beefeater Pink is gin with natural strawberry flavour, so it is lightly sweet but still tastes like gin.
What tonic should I use?
A light or classic tonic for London dry, and a light tonic or lemonade for pink gin.
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