Gin
We have always believed that the best gin from Somerset deserves the same attention we give to our wines. Frome sits at the heart of a county with a thriving craft drinks scene, and when we started curating bottles for the shop, it felt natural to extend that philosophy beyond the vineyard and into the distillery. What we look for in every bottle is the same thing: provenance, intention, and something that genuinely makes you pause mid-sip to wonder what you are tasting. Each gin in our collection has earned its place through exactly that kind of moment.
Gin from Somerset, the West Country, and Further Afield
Among the more unexpected discoveries we have made is The Newfoundland Distillery Seaweed Gin - a bottle that tells a story through coastal botanicals and carries a salt-touched character unlike anything produced in the landlocked hills of Somerset. It sits comfortably alongside more classically styled expressions and illustrates the range of what this collection offers. Whether you are a committed gin enthusiast or someone still finding their footing, there is something here that will catch your attention.
What Makes Our Artisan Gin Selection Different
Is gin your spirit of choice - something to sip slowly, share with friends, or give as a gift that actually surprises? Our artisan gin collection brings together carefully sourced bottles from Somerset, the West Country, and beyond, each chosen for genuine character rather than shelf appeal. Explore and find something worth talking about.
The artisan gin market has expanded dramatically, and the honest truth is that not everything on a supermarket shelf reflects the care that goes into small-batch production. We taste before we list. We ask questions about botanical sourcing, distillation method, and the story behind the recipe. The result is a curated selection rather than an exhaustive one - bottles we are genuinely enthusiastic about, not simply stocking because demand exists.
Our collection spans a range of styles: juniper-forward London Dry expressions, floral and citrus-driven contemporary gins, and more unusual interpretations that blur the line between tradition and experiment. If you are curious about how gin and wine cocktail culture has grown in recent years, you will find that many of the bottles here lend themselves brilliantly to longer serves and creative mixing - though they are equally rewarding neat or simply over ice with a quality tonic.
For those exploring beyond spirits, our Wines collection sits alongside gin in the shop, and we are always happy to put together complementary selections for entertaining.
Gin Pairings, Occasions, and Serving Ideas
The question of what to serve alongside buy gin Frome enthusiasts most often ask us about is less about food matching and more about the full sensory occasion. That said, gin does pair beautifully with the right accompaniments - and understanding why makes the experience richer.
- Gin with charcuterie and cured fish: a juniper-led gin cuts through the fat of cured meats and smoked salmon in the same way a dry white wine does, because the botanical bitterness mirrors acidity and cleanses the palate between bites.
- Floral gins with soft cheeses: elderflower or lavender-forward expressions sit beautifully alongside a mild goat's cheese or fresh ricotta, where the delicacy of both allows neither to overwhelm the other.
- Coastal or herbal gins with seafood: a gin like the Newfoundland Seaweed expression alongside oysters or dressed crab creates a sense of place on the plate - the botanical notes echo the brininess of the sea.
- Gin as a gift: a single well-chosen bottle, especially one from a small regional distillery, makes a gift that feels considered rather than convenient - perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, or as part of a broader Wine Gifts selection.
- Gin for summer entertaining: a chilled G&T made with a high-quality artisan gin is one of the great British pleasures, and our collection contains bottles that elevate that simple serve considerably.
Gin Near Me - Why Buying from a Specialist Shop Matters
Searching for gin near me usually returns the nearest supermarket or off-licence, but what it rarely surfaces is the kind of specialist knowledge that actually helps you choose well. We are based in Frome, Somerset, and the relationships we build with producers - whether winemakers in the Douro or distillers in the West Country - give us a perspective you simply cannot replicate with an algorithm. We know what we stock because we have tasted it, questioned it, and decided it belongs.
This also means we are able to point you toward the kind of detail that matters: botanical profiles, batch numbers, whether a gin is distilled once or twice, and how the water source shapes the final product. These are not trivial points. They are the difference between a gin that tastes like every other gin and one that stays with you. If you are exploring Natural Wines for the first time, you may find that the same principles of low-intervention production apply to some of the smaller distilleries we work with - an emphasis on authenticity over mass production.
We also carry a range of wines that complement an evening built around good gin. The Sparkling Wines in our collection work particularly well as an aperitif alongside a botanical-forward gin serve, and our White Wines offer a natural transition once the evening properly begins. For those who enjoy exploring the gin and wine crossover in entertaining - building a drinks table that covers multiple styles and moods - our broader Wines range provides everything you need.
If you are buying for a collector or someone with an existing appreciation for craft spirits, the Fine Wines section of the shop carries bottles in a similar spirit - chosen for depth and longevity rather than convenience. And if you are new to the world of artisan gin and want a starting point, gin Somerset distilleries are well represented in our selection, giving you a sense of local character before you venture further afield.
Choosing gin from a curated shop rather than a supermarket shelf is, in the end, about trust. You trust that someone has done the tasting, asked the right questions, and made decisions based on quality rather than volume. That is what we do at Givino - and it is what makes browsing our gifts for wine lovers and spirits collection a genuinely enjoyable experience rather than a chore. We have done the discovery, so you can pour with confidence.
What styles of gin do you stock at Givino?
Our collection spans a range of styles, from classic juniper-forward London Dry expressions through to contemporary gins built around floral, citrus, or coastal botanical profiles. We have made a point of including bottles with genuine regional character - including producers from Somerset and the wider West Country - alongside more unusual finds from further afield, such as The Newfoundland Distillery Seaweed Gin. If you are looking for something specific, we are always happy to help point you in the right direction.
Is gin a good gift, and how do I choose the right bottle?
Gin makes an excellent gift precisely because a well-chosen bottle says something specific about the recipient - it shows thought rather than convenience. A coastal gin for someone who loves the sea, a floral expression for someone whose drinks cabinet leans botanical, or a local Somerset distillery for someone who values provenance: each choice carries meaning. If you are putting together a broader gift - perhaps gin alongside wine or a tasting experience - our Wine Gifts section can help you build something genuinely memorable.
