I am a man who currently has 41 types of gin in his possession and whilst I call it a hobby, my wife calls it an obsession, either way there is no disputing the fact that I love gin.

You can find my summer review for this Strawberry Gin in our archives, but now Puerto Indias have made Christmas present buying for gin lovers like me even easier.

I have to confess I haven’t ever really understood the appeal of Mulled Wine, but I do understand that at Christmas there is an urge for something celebratory and different, which is where this Sevillian Strawberry Gin comes in, promising to take pink gin to the next level.

The story goes that the founders were brothers who spotted wild Huelva strawberries growing near the distillery and being about to make strawberry liqueur were curious to know how the mixing of distilled macerated strawberry with gin might taste.

I could have told them, and I can certainly tell you, that is it tastes delicious. Light and of course with more than a hint of Strawberries and on the nose a touch of Aniseed and Juniper.

For that ‘Christmassy’ drink with a difference try mixing the Strawberry Gin with Soda Water plenty of ice and a sprig of Mint and a Cinnamon Stick. I also enjoyed it when I substituted the Mint for Orange peel, twisted to release the oils and rubbed around the rim of the glass. There is something undeniably Christmassy about the scent and taste of Orange at this time of year.

This Strawberry Gin can be bought in a presentation box (not shown) with a beautifully large glass capable of containing enough ice to chill down the Gin quickly as well as holding the cinnamon stick, forming a perfect Christmas gift.

Puerto Indias Strawberry Gin is available from Amazon. Master of Malt and Whisky Exchange with a RRP of £27.00

The Presentation Box with Glass and Bottle of Strawberry Gin is also available from Amazon with a RRP of £40.00.

Happy Christmas.

Further details from www.ginpuertodeindias.com