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Tasting Notes

Hinton Bar.

The Hinton drinks desk reviews the spirits, mixers and bottles passing across our counter. Honest ratings, real notes, no fluff.

63 reviews · 11 categories
East London Liquor Co. Blended Whiskey
Blended Whiskey

East London Liquor Co. Blended Whiskey

£42.00
Taste4.4/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value4.2/5
Overall4.2/5

Smooth and layered, this whisky blends hints of chocolate, cherry, and gentle smoke with a touch of honeyed sweetness. Rich and approachable, it’s a well-crafted London blend.

No.3 Gin
Gin

No.3 Gin

£39.99
Taste4.7/5
Label Design4.8/5
Value4.3/5
Overall4.5/5

A classic London Dry at its best — crisp juniper leads the way, followed by bright orange and grapefruit peel, with a steady build of cardamom and coriander spice finishing in a dry, earthy whisper of angelica root. Elegant, bold and built for a proper martini.

LYRE'S Italian Spritz
Non-Alcoholic Aperitif

LYRE'S Italian Spritz

£23.99
Taste4.2/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value4.0/5
Overall4.1/5

Bright and bittersweet, this non-alcoholic aperitif opens with sunny orange sweetness that’s nicely balanced by the astringent bite of rhubarb. It finishes dry and refreshing.

MOTH Spicy Margarita
Pre-Made Cocktail

MOTH Spicy Margarita

£3.25
Taste3.5/5
Label Design3.0/5
Value3.8/5
Overall3.4/5

Fresh agave-led margarita with a clean tequila base and a gentle chilli kick. A reliable can for warm evenings.

El Rayo Tequila Tonic
Pre-Mixed Drink

El Rayo Tequila Tonic

£3.25
Taste4.0/5
Label Design4.5/5
Value4.0/5
Overall4.2/5

A sleek, grown-up sip in a can. El Rayo’s Plata tequila meets crisp tonic with a hint of grapefruit — clean, dry, and quietly refined. No fuss, no lime, just cool, contemporary refreshment.

Small Beer Hazy
Beer

Small Beer Hazy

£2.16
Taste4.5/5
Label Design3.0/5
Value5.0/5
Overall4.2/5

At 2.6%, it’s light in ABV but big on flavour — bursting with tropical hops, soft stone fruit, and a smooth, hazy finish. A smart, sessionable standout.

Kicking Goat Fresh Berry
Craft Cider

Kicking Goat Fresh Berry

£3.00
Taste5.0/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value5.0/5
Overall4.7/5

Bright, juicy berries meet crisp apple in a fresh, easy-drinking cider with a clean finish.

Tommy's Fizz London Mule
Pre-Made Cocktail

Tommy's Fizz London Mule

£19.99
Taste4.9/5
Label Design3.9/5
Value4.5/5
Overall4.3/5

Bright and warming, this London Mule blends crisp gin botanicals with sharp lime, fiery ginger and a clean finish, delivering a bar-worthy serve that feels polished yet effortless at home.

Tiptree Raspberry Gin
Gin Liqueur

Tiptree Raspberry Gin

£19.99
Taste4.0/5
Label Design3.3/5
Value4.0/5
Overall3.8/5

Very raspberry jam-like in flavour but not too over powering. A sweeter pour that pairs well with prosecco.

Twin Fin Spiced Golden Rum
Rum

Twin Fin Spiced Golden Rum

£28.00
Taste3.5/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value3.5/5
Overall3.7/5

This sweet on the nose spiced rum from Twin Fin features a low key spiced flavour throughout. Very smooth and warming. The ideal rum for spiced rum lovers.

Salcombe Gin & Garnish
Gin

Salcombe Gin & Garnish

£55.00
Taste3.0/5
Label Design5.0/5
Value3.5/5
Overall3.8/5

This very unique duo from Salcombe offers a subtly sweet gin garnished by a sea mist. Beautifully sweet scents with a floral flavoured gin.

Small Beer Lager
Lager

Small Beer Lager

£2.16
Taste4.0/5
Label Design3.0/5
Value4.0/5
Overall3.4/5

At 2.6% ABV, this juicy, tropical haze blends ripe stone fruits with a smooth, oat-soft finish. Light, refreshing, and full of flavour — session beer done right.

Monkey 47
Gin

Monkey 47

£46.00
Taste5.0/5
Label Design4.3/5
Value4.0/5
Overall4.4/5

Monkey 47 is the standard gin should be set at. Offering a traditional gin flavour in an iconic apothecary bottle. Grassy notes perfect for summertime.

Mary Low Alcohol Botanical Drink
Low Alcohol Botanical Drink

Mary Low Alcohol Botanical Drink

£17.90
Taste4.0/5
Label Design3.3/5
Value4.0/5
Overall3.8/5

The Mary Low alcohol drink features herbal notes of sage, rosemary and thyme. A real summer beverage — and it’s low alcohol.

Kicking Goat Medium Dry
Kent Craft Cider

Kicking Goat Medium Dry

£3.00
Taste4.5/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value4.5/5
Overall4.3/5

A clean, confident pour from Kent’s orchards — crisp apple upfront, a dry finish that doesn’t overplay its hand. Unfiltered, unfussy, and quietly stylish.

Somerset Pomona
Digestif

Somerset Pomona

£14.00
Taste5.0/5
Label Design3.3/5
Value5.0/5
Overall4.5/5

This Somerset Pomona offers a very sweet scent with hints of spice. On taste you get a real sense of apple with spice. Very warming and moreish.

Kicking Goat Medium
Kent Craft Cider

Kicking Goat Medium

£3.00
Taste4.0/5
Label Design3.8/5
Value4.5/5
Overall4.2/5

A vibrant, semi-sweet Kentish cider that straddles juicy dessert fruit and orchard classic. Bright apple notes up front with a subtly tannic backbone and a clean finish.

Hepple Gin
Gin

Hepple Gin

£38.00
Taste3.0/5
Label Design3.0/5
Value2.5/5
Overall2.8/5

Hepple gin offers floral notes on the nose. The flavours match the scent with a mixture of pine and melon bringing a refreshing summery taste.

Holy Grass Scottish Vodka
Vodka

Holy Grass Scottish Vodka

£34.99
Taste3.0/5
Label Design2.5/5
Value3.0/5
Overall2.8/5

The Scottish vodka from Holy Grass offers a sweet taste on the tongue with slight creamy and blueberry notes.

Rooster Rojo Tequila
Tequila

Rooster Rojo Tequila

£27.99
Taste3.5/5
Label Design3.5/5
Value3.0/5
Overall3.3/5

This tequila brings strong and fiery notes with slight hints of citrus. Whether you shot or sip your tequila, Rooster Rojo is smooth on the throat.

Gekko Brew Co. Good Day To You Sir
Stout

Gekko Brew Co. Good Day To You Sir

£6.00
Taste3.0/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value2.5/5
Overall3.2/5

A traditional strong roasted-flavoured stout with a slight twist of sweeter notes at the back of the throat.

Monkey 47 Sloe Gin
Gin

Monkey 47 Sloe Gin

£43.95
Taste5.0/5
Label Design4.3/5
Value4.0/5
Overall4.4/5

Monkey 47 Sloe gin offers sweet berry notes on the nose and the tongue. Very rich in colour and flavour. A refreshing spirit.

Kicking Goat Dry — Kent
Kent Craft Cider

Kicking Goat Dry — Kent

£3.00
Taste4.1/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value4.0/5
Overall4.0/5

Bold, bone-dry and refreshingly sharp. Pure orchard character with no fuss — just crisp apples and clean intent.

Conker Cold Brew
Coffee Liqueur

Conker Cold Brew

£31.00
Taste3.5/5
Label Design3.8/5
Value3.0/5
Overall3.4/5

Certainly for the coffee lovers. Very strong in taste, rich flavours with slight sweeter notes. Bold in flavour and smell.

Italicus
Aperitif

Italicus

£30.00
Taste4.0/5
Label Design4.8/5
Value4.5/5
Overall4.2/5

A zesty scent for the nose. On taste the aperitif features citrus notes with a hint of spice and a slight presence of grapefruit.

Gekko Brew Co. Enough Lobster Chat
IPA

Gekko Brew Co. Enough Lobster Chat

£6.00
Taste3.5/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value2.5/5
Overall3.3/5

A light, earthy, bittered beverage. Not too strong in flavour which makes it easy drinking.

Gekko Brew Co. Sound Of Lizards
NEIPA

Gekko Brew Co. Sound Of Lizards

£5.00
Taste4.0/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value3.0/5
Overall3.7/5

A classic fruity NEIPA flavour. The unique can design certainly sets this aside from the rest.

Silent Pool
Gin

Silent Pool

£38.00
Taste3.0/5
Label Design5.0/5
Value3.5/5
Overall3.8/5

Light lavender / floral tones on opening. On taste the floral theme stays with a sweeter twist. Elderflower and chamomile are equally present.

Rock Rose Premium Scottish Gin
Gin

Rock Rose Premium Scottish Gin

£34.00
Taste4.0/5
Label Design3.5/5
Value3.5/5
Overall3.7/5

Floral notes on the nose. Upon taste you find the same theme of floral notes with a creamy vanilla addition.

Kicking Goat Dry — Somerset
Somerset Craft Cider

Kicking Goat Dry — Somerset

£3.00
Taste4.0/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value4.0/5
Overall4.0/5

A balanced, semi-sweet cider with ripe apple notes and a smooth finish. Refreshing and approachable.

Gekko Brewing Co. Slingshot
Double IPA

Gekko Brewing Co. Slingshot

£5.50
Taste3.0/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value3.0/5
Overall3.3/5

A not-too-bitter, fruity beverage. Think traditional Double IPA with a sweeter twist.

Peoples Captain Legend
Session APA

Peoples Captain Legend

£2.50
Taste3.3/5
Label Design3.0/5
Value3.0/5
Overall3.1/5

Fresh, fruity flavours with a mix of the traditional wheaty flavour a Session APA has.

Kicking Goat Medium — Somerset
Somerset Craft Cider

Kicking Goat Medium — Somerset

£3.00
Taste4.6/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value4.5/5
Overall4.4/5

A balanced, semi-sweet cider with ripe apple notes and a smooth finish. Refreshing and approachable, it delivers a classic taste with a modern twist.

Rockstar Spirits Pineapple Grenade
Rum

Rockstar Spirits Pineapple Grenade

£29.54
Taste3.5/5
Label Design3.9/5
Value3.9/5
Overall3.8/5

Brings a smooth caramel-flavoured rum taste to the palate. Smooth and warming.

Three Spirit Livener
Non-Alcoholic Botanical Drink

Three Spirit Livener

£24.99
Taste3.5/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value3.6/5
Overall3.7/5

Brings a variety of flavours — sweet up front followed by a chilli kick at the back of the throat.

Clean Co Clean G
Non-Alcoholic Gin

Clean Co Clean G

£24.99
Taste4.5/5
Label Design4.1/5
Value4.2/5
Overall4.3/5

One of the best ultra-low alcohol 'gins' on the market. Incredibly crisp smell and taste. Perfect for a traditional G&T.

STRYK Not Vodka
Non-Alcoholic Vodka

STRYK Not Vodka

£17.75
Taste2.3/5
Label Design2.5/5
Value1.5/5
Overall2.1/5

Brings a new vodka alternative to the market. With a very strong cucumber presence the beverage also brings a chilli kick.

Butler & Brewer Elderflower, Cucumber & Apple
Tonic Enhancer

Butler & Brewer Elderflower, Cucumber & Apple

£15.00
Taste2.1/5
Label Design2.0/5
Value2.8/5
Overall2.3/5

A refreshing summer feel to any beverage. Sweet fragrances with strong notes of cucumber.

Crossip Pure Hibiscus
Botanical Drink

Crossip Pure Hibiscus

£22.00
Taste1.8/5
Label Design2.5/5
Value2.4/5
Overall2.2/5

Pure hibiscus offers a fruity spice to the tastebuds. Initial sweet flavour with the fruits coming through.

G.H.Q Scottish Vodka
Vodka

G.H.Q Scottish Vodka

£38.00
Taste3.3/5
Label Design3.3/5
Value3.6/5
Overall3.3/5

An element of secrecy with the bottle design. The vodka brings a smooth neat flavour perfect to drink straight or add to a mixer.

Rockstar Spirits Two Sailors
Rum

Rockstar Spirits Two Sailors

£23.45
Taste3.3/5
Label Design3.0/5
Value4.8/5
Overall3.7/5

Classic rum feeling. Very smooth with a sweet cinnamon flavour — enjoyed neat for maximum flavour.

Crossip Fresh Citrus
Botanical Drink

Crossip Fresh Citrus

£22.00
Taste2.8/5
Label Design3.0/5
Value2.4/5
Overall2.7/5

Sweet flavours of ginger and orange on the tongue. The bottle boasts a unique eye-catching label design.

UNLTD Lager
Non-Alcoholic Lager

UNLTD Lager

£2.08
Taste2.0/5
Label Design3.6/5
Value3.9/5
Overall3.2/5

A subtle lager. Leaves no long lasting taste in the mouth — a perfect non-alcoholic alternative to lager.

G.H.Q London Dry Gin
Gin

G.H.Q London Dry Gin

£38.00
Taste3.8/5
Label Design3.4/5
Value4.3/5
Overall3.8/5

What Gin should be. Fresh, smooth taste. Hints of floral on the nose and the tongue.

Peoples Captain Islander
NEIPA

Peoples Captain Islander

£2.50
Taste2.0/5
Label Design3.6/5
Value2.6/5
Overall2.8/5

Subtle taste of passionfruit on the tastebuds with a pleasant fragrance.

Gekko Brew Co. Juice Comme Ca
Pale Ale

Gekko Brew Co. Juice Comme Ca

£5.00
Taste2.5/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value3.0/5
Overall3.2/5

Tropical fruit scents with a light, refreshing, easy-to-drink beverage.

Butler & Brewer Raspberry, Basil & Lime
Tonic Enhancer

Butler & Brewer Raspberry, Basil & Lime

£15.00
Taste2.9/5
Label Design2.0/5
Value2.8/5
Overall2.6/5

A sweet flavour to your G&Ts, bringing hints of basil on the nose.

Conker Cold Brew Decaf
Coffee Liqueur

Conker Cold Brew Decaf

£31.00
Taste4.5/5
Label Design3.8/5
Value3.0/5
Overall3.9/5

Perfect for those who love an espresso martini without the caffeine. A sweet coffee liqueur — the new easy way to make your cocktail.

Rockstar Spirits Banana Bomb
Rum

Rockstar Spirits Banana Bomb

£32.86
Taste4.4/5
Label Design4.1/5
Value4.0/5
Overall4.1/5

Brings together a spirit favourite with a sweet banana taste. Warms the throat with incredible flavour.

Conker Spirit Bowser Leaf
Non-Alcoholic Botanical Drink

Conker Spirit Bowser Leaf

£20.00
Taste2.0/5
Label Design3.3/5
Value4.0/5
Overall3.1/5

Boasts an earthy essence. The herbs are very present. Strong flavours, smooth on the throat.

Peoples Captain Short & Stout
Milk Stout

Peoples Captain Short & Stout

£2.50
Taste3.0/5
Label Design3.0/5
Value3.5/5
Overall3.2/5

A unique change with a perfect balance of flavours including burnt caramel and blueberries.

Three Spirit NightCap
Botanical Drink

Three Spirit NightCap

£24.99
Taste4.0/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value3.6/5
Overall3.9/5

Certainly one for those with an acquired taste. Hints of ginger and a fiery sensation on the throat.

Kicking Goat Medium Dry — Somerset
Somerset Craft Cider

Kicking Goat Medium Dry — Somerset

£3.00
Taste4.8/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value4.5/5
Overall4.4/5

A crisp, clean pour with orchard-fresh apple character. Naturally sweetened, subtly oaky, and effortlessly sessionable.

Porters Modern Classic Gin
Gin

Porters Modern Classic Gin

£32.00
Taste4.1/5
Label Design4.6/5
Value4.8/5
Overall4.5/5

A traditional gin. Incredibly refreshing and very smooth. Appealing bottle and horticultural label.

Butler & Brewer Rosemary, Mint & Lemon
Tonic Enhancer

Butler & Brewer Rosemary, Mint & Lemon

£15.00
Taste2.6/5
Label Design2.0/5
Value2.8/5
Overall2.5/5

Late summer / autumn addition to your beverage — warming, earthy notes.

Rockstar Spirits Grapefruit Grenade
Rum

Rockstar Spirits Grapefruit Grenade

£30.90
Taste1.5/5
Label Design3.8/5
Value4.0/5
Overall3.1/5

Lives up to the name. Strong citrusy flavours and a sweet honey aroma — one for rum lovers.

Pinksters Gin
Gin

Pinksters Gin

£36.00
Taste3.1/5
Label Design4.6/5
Value3.5/5
Overall3.8/5

A soft fruity flavour on the tastebuds. Very appealing fragrance and bottle design.

Gin D'Azur
Gin

Gin D'Azur

£34.95
Taste4.0/5
Label Design3.5/5
Value3.0/5
Overall3.5/5

Bold in taste, features hints of citrus and lavender with thyme giving it a floral profile. Smooth on the throat.

Peoples Captain Stereotype
Lager

Peoples Captain Stereotype

£2.50
Taste2.0/5
Label Design3.3/5
Value2.8/5
Overall2.7/5

A light alternative. Subtle traditional flavours — one for lager drinkers.

Three Spirit Social Elixir
Botanical Drink

Three Spirit Social Elixir

£24.99
Taste2.5/5
Label Design4.0/5
Value3.2/5
Overall3.2/5

A strong resemblance to a sangria. Initial flavours are subtle with a sweet build.

Crossip Dandy Smoke
Non-Alcoholic Botanical Drink

Crossip Dandy Smoke

£22.00
Taste2.6/5
Label Design3.2/5
Value2.8/5
Overall2.9/5

Perfectly accompanied by something sweet like a cola. Smoky taste — the perfect beverage for a summer BBQ.

Caorunn Scottish Gin
Gin

Caorunn Scottish Gin

£28.00
Taste3.0/5
Label Design3.0/5
Value3.0/5
Overall3.0/5

Floral notes pour out on opening. An earthy orange flavour arises when tasting, with hints of rosemary.

Penzance Gin
Gin

Penzance Gin

£36.50
Taste2.4/5
Label Design3.1/5
Value2.8/5
Overall2.8/5

A seaside feel from the label. Aromas similar to a sherry. Warming.