The Aldi £16 gin that’s been named ‘best’ in UK
Aldi’s budget-friendly London Dry Gin has been crowned the best in Britain after taking home a top honour at one of the drinks industry’s most prestigious competitions.
The supermarket’s Specially Selected Haysmith’s London Dry Gin, priced at £16.49 for a 70cl bottle, was awarded the “Best in Country” title at the World Drinks Awards 2026, making it the highest-rated classic gin in the UK at this year’s competition.
The accolade also made Aldi the only supermarket retailer to secure a Country Winner title for a gin at the awards.
The winning gin impressed judges with its balanced flavour profile, which combines classic juniper notes with fresh citrus characteristics and a lightly spiced finish. The spirit is designed to be enjoyed in a traditional gin and tonic or as the base for cocktails.
The latest recognition adds to Aldi’s growing reputation for offering award-winning spirits at prices significantly lower than many premium brands.
Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said the award reflected the quality of the supermarket’s drinks range and the work carried out by its supplier partners.
She said the recognition demonstrated that shoppers do not need to spend large sums of money to enjoy a high-quality gin.
The success was not limited to Aldi’s flagship London Dry Gin. Two flavoured spirits from the Haysmith’s range also received silver medals from the judging panel.
Among the winners was the Specially Selected Haysmith’s Seville Orange & Persian Lime Gin, which judges praised for its flavour profile. The gin retails for £14.99 per bottle and joins the retailer’s growing collection of award-winning spirits.
Aldi’s Rhubarb & Ginger Gin also secured a silver medal, further strengthening the supermarket’s credentials in the increasingly competitive flavoured gin market.
The World Drinks Awards recognise spirits from producers around the globe, with products judged across a range of categories before country winners are selected.
For gin enthusiasts looking for an award-winning bottle without the premium price tag, Aldi’s latest success suggests some of the country’s highest-rated spirits can still be found on supermarket shelves for less than £20.
