In case you haven't noticed, Christmas is on its way and for those of us who are still looking for gift inspiration, buying for loved ones, friends or even colleagues, can be hard.
To help, we've pulled together a list of the best Scottish gins you can get for under £40 right now to really impress those you are buying for.
Don't worry if you aren't sure about what they like, we'll include plenty of info so that even a few discreetly placed questions will get you to the bottle you need.
Best of all we'll tell you where you can order them online to really take the fuss out of shopping.
For the beginner.... Lind and Lime Gin
Winner of the numerous awards of late, the Lind & Lime Gin from Edinburgh-based Port of Leith Distillery has all the hallmarks of a great Scottish gin.
With a beautiful bottle that catches the eye, it also has a delightful flavour that's accessible to everyone from beginners to connoisseurs with leading notes of juniper combining with the zesty notes of lime.
Price: £35, From: Whisky Exchange, Master of Malt and www.craft56.co.uk
For the lover of pink gins... Isle of Skye Misty Isle Old Tom Pink Gin
One of the favourite styles of gin of recent times, pink gin fans are looking for a fruit forward gin with plenty of flavour.
Step forward Isle of Skye Gin, and their Pink Old Tom - made on the island from fruit and raspberries sourced close to the distillery in Portree, it's an fruity gin that's sure to go down well.
Price: Around £38-40, From: Whisky Exchange, Master of Malt and www.isleofskyedistillers.com.
For the traditionalist... NB Gin
Those who are quite vocal in their desire for gins that are "juniper forward" and are openly scathing of glitter gins or gimmicky liqueurs are probably looking for a more traditional style of gin.
NB (North Berwick) Gin is definitely the answer, a classically made London Dry distilled gin that will please even the most hardline of traditional gin drinkers.
Price: £32.50, From: nbdistillery.com
For someone who already has the lot... LBD Gin
A new gin from Aberdeenshire's Little Brown Dog Spirits, LBD Gin is described as a "modern dry Scottish gin" that's been made using locally foraged ingredients including wood sorrel, rhubarb, birch sap and parsnip (yes you read that right) to create additional citrus, floral and woodland notes.
Complex and delicious, it's certain to impress those Scottish gin fans and collectors who can't get enough.
Price: £32.00, From: littlebrowndogspirits.com and www.craft56.co.uk
For the cocktail fan.... Achroous Gin
This innovative gin comes in a striking neon orange bottle and is produced by the experts at Electric Spirits in Edinburgh.
A modern gin it's ideal for fans of mixology with a robust flavour that will stand up with and enhance any classic (or new) gin cocktail you care to mention. It's also delicious neat or with a regular mixer like tonic or soda water.
Price: £35-39, From: Craft56 and Master of Malt
The newcomer... Mackintosh Pineapple Old Tom Gin
The family run Mackintosh Gin recently released this exciting new expression to follow up their highly popular original gin.
The sweet summer flavours of their new Old tom Gin has already won over the judges of Scottish Gin Awards who named it this year's Scottish Gin of the Year.
Made using pineapple and grapefruit, it's filled with zesty citrus flavours that are perfect for enjoying with lemonade or in a cocktail.
Price: £36-39, From: Master of Malt and Craft56.com
The 'it'll please everyone' bottle... Isle of Barra Gin
Not only are you putting money towards the economy of a small Scottish island (so you can feel good about yourself) you'll also be getting one of the most pleasing gins around.
Great to look at, it also tastes great with a new smoother distilling process (thanks to new 300 litre copper still Ada) and key botanical carrageen seaweed.
Price: £37, From: isleofbarradistillers.com
