If you’re a bit of a gin fan – and by a bit, we mean it’s your drink of choice and you love any opportunity to sample a new flavour – then have we got a treat for you!

At Chestnut House we are known for our amazing selection of gin – a collection which amounts to over 400 brands! And, if you haven’t already been into our Lake District store, you should arrange a trip to admire our “wall of gin”: it really is a thing of beauty.

But we know that having so many fabulous options can also lead to choice paralysis, so we’ve pulled out some of the most unique gins you can find both in-store and online. How many of these have you tried?

Cumberland Saucy Gin

40% ABV
Okay, it might be a little cheeky, but we thought we’d kick things off with our very own Cumberland Saucy Gin. We’re such big gin fans that we couldn’t resist making our own and – though we don’t want to blow our own trumpet (at least not too much) – we think we’ve done a pretty good job. The folks over at the Guild of Fine Food agree, as they gave it a Great Taste Award back in 2022.

This contemporary gin has local history at its heart, inspired as it is by the traditional Cumberland sauce. Reducurrant and orange flavours dominate, while a hint of festive spice is added with black peppercorn, mustard seed and coriander.

Jane’s Dalemain Marmalade Gin

40% ABV
We’re heading just up the road next to Dalemain Mansion, which is the famous host of the annual World Marmalade Festival. With such a prestigious role, it’s no surprise that, when we decided to make a gin inspired by the beautiful house, we had to make it marmalade themed! And so Jane’s Dalemain Marmalade Gin was created!

“But who is Jane?” we hear you ask. Well, she’s the maker of the marmalade that inspired this gin. Back when she was a child, she was creating this same marmalade with her mother, and continues to do so, giving it a full fruitiness that is refreshing and tangy. You can expect the same burst of flavour from the gin, with touches of Seville orange, grapefruit and lemon.

Igneous West Highland Dry Gin

40% ABV
Standing in front of our shop’s gin wall, you might pick out an unassuming but unusual grey ceramic bottle. It’s understated and subtle but still catches the eye thanks to a lovely design that echoes the volcanic igneous rock this gin is named for. Each bottle is completely unique, so not only is this a great drink, you’re left with a beautiful arty keepsake to use or display as you see fit.

Igneous West Highland Dry Gin is created in small batches in a distillery built on volcanic rock. The pure water that filters through this stone is partly to thank for the clean and crisp taste of this alcohol. Amongst the flavours you’ll also recognise plenty of juniper as well as heather, lemon and rowan berries. Serve it with ice, tonic, blueberries and lemon peel.

Hesket Newmarket Dry Gin

42% ABV
Hesket Newmarket Dry Gin is unique, but so is the micro-brewery in which it’s created. In a beautiful and tranquil part of the Lake District, it was founded in the 1980s and has been cooperatively owned since the late 1990s. It’s an arrangement that’s been so successful that they are the oldest micro-brewery in the whole of Cumbria!

When you first see this gin, you might spot something a bit unusual about its container. Instead of the usual glass, this is an aluminium hiker’s bottle, one that can be reused once your gin is done. Not only does this style resonate with the stunning walker’s paradise that surrounds the brewery, it matches their drive to be as sustainable as possible. It’s the perfect packaging for this unique gin, which features flavours such as heather, gorse and oak foraged from the local area.

Solway Spirits Cortes Gin

40% ABV
We’re looking towards the Scottish coast now: Solway Spirits is an award-winning distillery and their Cortes Gin is an award-winning gin! This uniquely elegant gin is super smooth and floral, with notes of elderflower on the nose.

When you sip a Cortes Gin – which is perfect when garnished with a green apple twist – you’ll know that every bottle has been carefully sampled and selected to ensure the best quality and flavours. Distillery owners Andrew and Kate distill, hand label and package every bottle. When you taste the silky creaminess, you’re also tasting the care and dedication that went into getting it to your glass.

Buy Unique Gins Online

If you’re ready to sample some of these unique gins for yourself, or to explore our many other unusual offerings, then go ahead and browse our online gin shop. You’ll find quirky bottles and unusual flavours from small-batch distilleries, all that offer something extra special. Happy sampling!