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Best Gins Under $60 NZ
The best gins under $60 in NZ: five gins for a G&T, a pink gin and a litre for a party, and what each one is best for.
The best gin under $60 for most people is Malfy Originale: a London dry style with juniper and lemon that works in a G&T and in cocktails. If you want to spend less, Gordon's does the same job for a G&T at the lowest price here.
These five were picked for taste, how well they mix and what they cost. Each does a different job.
Quick answer
Best all-rounder
Malfy Originale Gin 700ml
London dry style with juniper and lemon.
Best New Zealand gin
Local botanicals with bright citrus and juniper.
Best pink gin
Natural strawberry with light citrus.
Malfy Originale
The gin to keep if you keep one.
Traditional London dry style with a vibrant citrus balance. Juniper and lemon finish smooth.
- Style
- London dry
- Try it with
- Tonic and a lemon wedge
- Per nip
- About $2.61
Lighthouse Original
A New Zealand gin for a G&T.
Made with local botanicals. Pour one part gin to two or three parts tonic over a glass full of ice, then add a strip of orange peel.
- Style
- NZ gin, citrus and juniper
- Try it with
- Tonic and orange peel
- Per nip
- About $2.30
Gordon's London Dry
The lowest price here, made for G&T.
A traditional London dry with juniper, citrus and a dry finish. A good starter bottle.
- Style
- London dry
- Try it with
- Tonic, ice and lemon
- Per nip
- About $1.74
Beefeater Pink
Strawberry, but still a gin.
Classic gin botanicals with natural strawberry flavour. A good choice when not everyone at the table likes gin.
- Style
- Strawberry gin
- Try it with
- Lemonade or a light tonic
- Per nip
- About $1.96
Stil Gin 1L
A full litre for a party.
Classic botanicals with balanced juniper and citrus. The big bottle suits a punch bowl or a few mixed drinks over the summer.
- Size
- 1 litre
- Try it with
- Soda, or in a punch
- Per nip
- About $1.51
Which gin suits which drink?
| Malfy Originale Gin 700ml | Lighthouse Original Gin 700ml | Gordons 700ml | Beefeater Pink Gin 700ml | Stil Gin 1L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style | London dry | NZ citrus | London dry | Strawberry | Classic |
| Best with | Tonic, martini | Tonic and peel | Tonic | Lemonade | Soda, punch |
| Per nip | $2.61 | $2.30 | $1.74 | $1.96 | $1.51 |
| Price | $59.99 | $52.99 | $39.99 | $44.99 | $49.99 |
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Quick answers
What is the best gin under $60?
Malfy Originale is the best all-rounder. For a New Zealand gin try Lighthouse, and for the lowest price try Gordon's.
What is London dry gin?
London dry is a style, not a place. It is juniper led, with nothing added after distilling.
Is pink gin sweet?
It can be. Beefeater Pink adds natural strawberry to classic gin botanicals, so it is fruity but still tastes like gin.
Which tonic should I use?
A classic or light tonic for London dry, and a light tonic or lemonade for pink gin.
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