8 of the best sloe gins to buy

Best sloe gin to buy at a glance

• Best smooth sloe gin: Sipsmith sloe gin, £23
• Best balanced sloe gin: Hayman's sloe gin, £20.95
• Best organic sloe gin: Gibson's organic sloe gin, £26.95
• Best sloe gin liqueur: Two Birds sloe gin, £39
• Best fragrant sloe gin: Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Sloe Gin, £37.99
• Best sweet sloe gin: Pickering's sloe gin, £20.99
• Best classic sloe gin: Warner's sloe gin, £24.99
• Best sloe gin to have with cheese: Sacred organic sloe gin, £38.85

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Sipsmith Sloe Gin

• Available from John Lewis (£25), Waitrose Cellar (£23), Amazon (£23), Majestic (£25)

Best smooth sloe gin

This sloe gin has a slightly spiced flavour with notes of almond. With a smooth mouthfeel, it reminded us of mulled wine.

Available from:
John Lewis (£25)
Waitrose Cellar (£23)
Amazon (£23)
Majestic (£25)

Hayman's Sloe Gin

• Available from Master of Malt (£20.95), Amazon (£20.95)

Best balanced sloe gin

Haymans have been making gins since 1863, and this sloe gin uses hand-picked sloe berries, steeped in their London dry gin. This winning sloe gin had a nice balance of sweet sloe berries and a gentle hit of alcohol. It had a rich, fruity flavour without being too sweet.

Available from:
Master of Malt (£20.95)
Amazon (£20.95)

Gibson's Organic Sloe Gin

• Available from Gibsons Organic (£24.95), Abel & Cole (£25.65)

Best organic sloe gin

A mixture of organic gin, sloe berries, sugar and blackcurrant liqueur, this had a mellow sloe flavour with citrussy notes.

Available from:
Gibsons Organic (£24.95)
Abel & Cole (£25.65)

Two Birds Sloe Gin

• Available from Amazon (£39), British Honey (£39)

Best sloe gin liqueur

Hedgerow sloes steeped in London dry gin makes for an accessible, easy-going sloe liqueur. You can still pick up piney juniper from the gin, as well as lively red fruit notes. Try adding a dash to sparkling wine.

Available from:
Amazon (£39)
British Honey (£39)

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Sloe Gin

• Available from Amazon (£37.99), The Whisky Exchange (£45.50), Master of Malt (£45.49)

Best fragrant sloe gin

Monkey 47 has macerated Black Forest sloe berries into its acclaimed gin, and the result is gorgeous – a super-fragrant, complex nose, with earthy juniper, heady spice and rich dark fruit notes. One for those who prefer less syrupy sloe gins.

Available from:
Amazon (£37.99)
The Whisky Exchange (£45.50)
Master of Malt (£45.49)

Pickering’s Sloe Gin

• Available from Master of Malt (£20.99)

Best sweet sloe gin

One for fans of sweeter sloe gins, this festive number has subtle spice, rich red fruit and distinctive cherry bakewell notes – sip this alongside a slice of stollen.

Available from:
Master of Malt (£20.99)

Warner's Sloe Gin

• Available from Master of Malt (£31.74), Amazon (£24.99)

Best classic sloe gin

If you're looking for a classic sloe gin, this is a great value one to buy. It has a dry texture and rich flavours of cherry and spice. We also detected notes of coffee.

Available from:
Master of Malt (£31.74)
Amazon (£24.99)

Sacred sloe gin

• Available from Sacred (£38.85)

Best sloe gin to have with cheese

Like a cross between PX sherry and tawny port, this sloe gin is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. There are notes of liquorice and lingering spice, too. Try with a cheeseboard.

Available from:
Sacred (£38.85)

Best sloe gin recipes

Sloe gin

Make the most of the sloe season with this classic and easy-to-make liqueur. Enjoy this fruity alcoholic drink over the festive season or give it away as a gift.

Sloe gin fizz

Use your own homemade sloe gin in this festive spin on a classic gin fizz.

Sloe gin cheese

Check out our impressive homemade sloe gin cheese. Fruit cheeses are set fruit pastes that are ideal partners for cheeseboards. Try this with a strong blue cheese such as stilton.

Sloe gin and plum crumble

Our sloe gin and plum crumble is a twist on a classic and much-loved British dessert. Pair with a scoop of good-quality vanilla ice cream to really take advantage of the cinnamon and mixed spice notes.

Sloe gin cake

Team sloe gin with plums and make an autumnal layer cake with wow factor. It's sure to impress your friends, and best of all it's an easy recipe too.