These are my 5 favourite gins and they're in the Prime Day 2 sales

Fill your drinks cabinet for less on Prime Big Deal Days

Gin and tonic with T3 deals logo
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As with the summer event, Amazon Prime Day 2 (or Prime Big Deal Days, as it's called this year) is great for all manner of devices, appliances, and even a vinyl record or two, but it's also worth keeping an eye on the wines and spirits, as your favourite tipple could also be offered with a huge discount.

I've certainly been distracted by the best bourbon deals and best whisky deals this second Prime Day event and now my wallet is set to be lighter still as there are always great discounts on my favourite gins, too.

Here are five I highly recommend.

Tarquin's 'The SeaDog' Navy Strength Gin: was £37, now £33.90 at Amazon

Tarquin's 'The SeaDog' Navy Strength Gin: was £37, now £33.90 at Amazon
The Cornish distillery makes some particularly fine gins and this extra strength (57% ABV) has a great discount for Prime Big Deal Days. It is bursting with flavour and character, and works especially well in a single measure with a more aromatic tonic water.

The Botanist Islay Dry Gin: was £37.00, now £29.99 at Amazon

The Botanist Islay Dry Gin: was £37.00, now £29.99 at Amazon
This Scottish gin, the first from this particular corner of the Hebrides, has an excellent, clean taste yet also benefits from the 22 botanicals used in its triple-distilled process.

Sipsmith London Dry Gin: was £29.50, now £21.59 at Amazon

Sipsmith London Dry Gin: was £29.50, now £21.59 at Amazon
A true everyday classic, Sipsmith's London Dry Gin is great when you just fancy a conventional G&T with a slice as the sun sets gradually over the horizon.

Roku Gin: was £33.00, now £21.85 at Amazon

Roku Gin: was £33.00, now £21.85 at Amazon
Nothing to do with the streaming device company, this is, instead, a Japanese craft gin with a distinctive botanical signature. There are hints of cherry blossom and green tea to set it apart from many others, and so is a great talking point as well as a nice weekend treat.

Aviation American Gin: was £29.00, now £23.00 at Amazon

Aviation American Gin: was £29.00, now £23.00 at Amazon
You may have seen this gin pop up during the Disney+ show Welcome to Wrexham, as it's the spirit owned (in part) by film star Ryan Reynolds (who also co-owns Wrexham FC). It has a strong, robust flavour so is best mixed down with flavoured tonic water or a dash of cordial.

Hopefully, these selections will bring you as much joy as they've given me over the years. Each can be blended with whichever mixer you fancy, although I'm a particular fan of Fever Tree's light tonic water.

It's also worth remembering that you'll need to be a member of Amazon Prime to get the deals above during the Prime Big Deal Days sales. However, if you're not already a subscriber, you can sign up for a 30-day trial and then cancel at any time you like - such as after the event has finished.

You'll miss out on some future spirits bargains though, of course, plus free same- and next-day delivery, and a whole stack of other benefits that you can make great use of each month.

Rik Henderson
News Editor

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