14 gins you definitely need to try - including one from Lancashire

Having staked its claim as the nation's new favourite tipple, a gin is now one of the most popular orders at the bar.

And while gin bars are becoming a dime a dozen across the North West, offering keen drinkers plenty to indulge in, there is a wealth of exciting gins you might not yet have heard of - but definitely need to try.

Cuckoo Gin

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Inspired by the legend of ‘The Brindle Cuckoo’, Cuckoo Gin is lovingly distilled with fresh water from the spring on Holme Farm in rural Lancashire, using locally grown ingredients, ranging from grapefruit and orange peel, to cardamom, chamomile and cinnamon, to create a bold flavour with a delectable peppery kick.

More info: brindledistillery.co.uk

Black Powder Gin

Made on the Preese Hall estate in Preston, Black Power Gins are carefully crafted from select fruit and botanicals harvested on the estate or sourced from local suppliers, and the flavoursome recipes perfectly capture the essence of traditional gins with an exciting new twist.

More info: blackpowdergin.co.uk

Divine Gin

After the last of the summer wine, dig out the gin with this crisp, fresh and zesty brand made in Holmfirth.

Made using fresh Yorkshire spring water blended with a mix of botanicals, which range from pepper and juniper, to delicate cinnamon, the resulting flavour is divine.

More info: divinegin.com

Leeds Gin

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This hand-crafted gin is proudly distilled and bottled in the heart Leeds and incorporates some of Yorkshire's finest botanical ingredients, including the region's famous forced rhubarb, juniper berries, coriander and ginger, all of which are as locally sourced as possible.

More info: leedsgin.com

Sir Robin of Locksley

This artisan gin forged in Sheffield gives a nod to its location having been named in honour of local legend, Robin Hood, and is a true English sipping gin, created in an off-dry style which can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a cocktail.

Elderflower, juniper, pink grapefruit and dandelion give it a fresh flavour, and a grapefruit peel garnish is the perfect finish for an extra citrus kick.

More info: locksleydistilling.com

Muff Irish Potato Craft Gin

Established in 2017, the Muff Liquor Company launched their flagship Irish Potato Craft Gin this year, making it the perfect tipple to try if you're keen to indulge in new flavours.

Having been six times distilled, using nine botanicals and made using a prominent potato base with the purest spring water, it is a traditionally inspired gin which offers a spicy and aromatic flavour.