The Best Gins

While drinking her Beefeater 24 martini, Tammie said, “This is my dad’s gin. A textbook London Dry with serious presence.” At first sip, you’re hit with intense spice, spruce, and heat—then the full complexity of the gin fills your entire palate and finishes strong. The mouthfeel is almost oily (again, in a good way). Beefeater 24 is not entry-level gin. This gin is for people who love strong flavor and heat. There’s the saying that two martinis are not enough, and three are too many. Well, two Beefeater 24 martinis might be too many, depending on the number of bold and unctuous spirit-forward cocktails your palate can handle. But you can make your second drink a Beefeater 24 gin and tonic, where the ingredients blend into a harmonious and refreshing beverage with nice bitterness and a snappy finish.