Gin is so in right now. From a classic G&T to a more adventurous cocktail, Mother's Ruin is becoming more of a staple than ever - and the supermarkets have taken notice...
That's why we decided to take an in-depth look at the offering across the nation's favourite supermarkets, digging up the best value gins and most appropriate pricing to allow you to enjoy the new top tipple on a budget.
- Aldi’s award-winning Oliver Cromwell London Dry Gin (1L) retails at £14.19, making it 35p per measure and the best value for money gin available via the supermarket
- Tesco and ASDA boast the best choice for value for money gins, both with four options among the top 20 on offer
- Not all supermarkets are pricing up our favourite brands equally, with some brands showing as much as a 11p variance in price per measure
The UK's Best Price Gin from Supermarkets
Aldi gin seems to be the best value consistently, offering the lowest price for a 70cl and 1l bottle in the form of its Oliver Cromwell Dry Gin.
Sainsbury's gin is also appropriately priced, particularly when it comes to the brands - Greenall's gin is the best value branded gin available across the leading chains. Sainsbury's also offers the best budget sloe gin at 64p for a single measure.
When it comes to the smaller bottles, ASDA gin offers the best price - ensuring you won't spend well over the odds if you need a small bottle to take away with you.
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Best value for money gin available in the supermarket |
Oliver Cromwell London Dry Gin (1l) |
35p per measure (£14.19 per bottle) |
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Best value for money branded gin (excludes own brand) |
Greenall’s Gin (1l) |
43p per measure (£17 per bottle) |
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Lowest price for 35cl bottle |
ASDA London Dry Gin (35cl) |
41p per measure (£5.70 per bottle) |
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Lowest price for 70cl bottle |
Oliver Cromwell London Dry Gin (70cl) |
36p per measure (£9.97 per bottle) |
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Lowest price for 1l bottle |
Oliver Cromwell London Dry Gin (1l) |
35p per measure (£14.19 per bottle) |
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Best value for money sloe gin available in the supermarket |
Gordon’s Sloe Gin (70cl) |
64p per measure (£18 per bottle) |
It also pays to do your research before heading to your local supermarket to shop for your favourite branded gin, as you may not be getting the best deal…
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Product |
Cheapest supermarket price |
Most expensive supermarket price |
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Gordon’s Special London Dry Gin (1l) |
Waitrose - 45p per measure (£18 per bottle) |
Sainsbury’s - 50p per measure (£20 per bottle) |
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Bombay Sapphire Gin (70cl) |
Sainsbury’s - 64p per measure (on offer at £18 per bottle) |
Tesco - 75p per measure (£21 per bottle) |
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Greenall's Gin (1L) |
Sainsbury’s - 43p per measure (£17 per bottle) |
Tesco - 49p per measure (19.50 per bottle) |
It pays to go for larger sizes when it comes to value alone, with all of the top ten best value for money bottles coming in at 75cl or over. Tesco and ASDA boast the best choice for value for money gins, both with four options among the top 20 on offer.
And where does taste come into this? Well Aldi’s Oliver Cromwell London Dry Gin occupies the top slots (1l and 70cl varieties) and was the proud winner of a gold medal at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) this summer, outperforming other competitors in a blind taste test, showing you don’t always have to pay the big bucks for best taste.
Additional Money-saving Gin Hacks
- If you’e buying Buying Bombay Sapphire from Sainsbury’s, it's cheaper to buy a 700ml per measure than the 1L
- Tesco's Dry London Gin and ASDA's London Dry Gin (own brand) are the same price per measure in 1l as 1.5L
Best Value Gin by Retailer
Best Value Aldi Gin: Oliver Cromwell London Dry Gin (1l) - 35p per measure
Best Value Tesco Gin: Windsor Castle London Dry Gin (70cl) - 36p per measure
Best Value ASDA Gin: ASDA Gin (70cl) - 38p per measure
Best Value Sainsbury’s Gin: Sainsbury’s Dry London Gin (1.5l) - 38p per measure
Best Value Morrison's Gin: Morrison’s London Dry Gin (70cl) - 39p per measure
Best Value Waitrose Gin: South Bank London Dry Gin (1l) - 41p per measure
Best Value Ocado Gin: Waitrose Dry London Gin (1l) - 41p per measure
Best Value Iceland Gin: Belgravia London Dry Gin (70cl) - 43p per measure
Hendricks Gin Prices at the Supermarkets
Hendricks is one of the most popular gin brands for your average drinker, toeing the line perfectly between affordability and quality and offering a refreshing drink at an acceptable price. Dreamy.
In terms of the prices at each retailer, though?
| Supermarket | Size | Price |
| ASDA Hendricks Gin | 70cl | £28 |
| Tesco Hendricks Gin | 70cl | £28 |
| Ocado Hendricks Gin | 70cl | £28 |
| Sainsbury's Hendricks Gin | 70cl | £28 |
| Waitrose Hendricks Gin | 70cl | £28 |
| Morrisons Hendricks Gin | 70cl | £28 |
| ASDA Hendricks Gin | 35cl | £19 |
| Tesco Hendricks Gin | 35cl | £19 |
| Ocado Hendricks Gin | 35cl | £19 |
| Sainsbury's Hendricks Gin | 35cl | £19 |
| Waitrose Hendricks Gin | 35cl | £19 |
| Morrisons Hendricks Gin | 35cl | £19 |
*Identical*.
Pricing of Hendrick's Gin is identical across every supermarket, meaning if you want your favourite brand there won't always be a bargain to flock to!
Take a look at vouchercloud’s supermarket page for the best current money off deals!
