5 Expensive Gins That Aren't Worth The Price, According To An Expert

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5 Expensive Gins That Aren't Worth The Price, According To An Expert By Wendy Hector Nov. 3, 2025 3:19 pm EST

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If you think you don't enjoy gin, you probably haven't found the right one. There are so many styles — and variations on those styles — that it would be impossible to make your way through them all in a lifetime. You've got your traditional juniper-forward gins, modern citrus-driven gins, and ethereal floral gins. There's brisk London Dry, rich, round Old Tom, and high-octane Navy Strength. Some gin makers utilize dozens of botanicals, while others take a simpler, more streamlined approach to their flavors. With so much overwhelming variety, it can be tempting to reach for the priciest bottle on the top shelf assuming you