Top Gear fans are faced with a dilemma in choosing the best gin among the trio of Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond. After concluding their popular Amazon Prime show last year, the Grand Tour hosts have delved into the beverage industry with their own gin brands. Clarkson’s Hawkstone lager is just one of many drinks crafted by the trio, who have individually launched their own liquor businesses.
Enthusiasts are now debating which of the three gins stands out, with a prevailing view that one surpasses the others. A fan on the r/ClarksonsFarm Reddit forum raised the question of whether people have tried all three gins from the former Top Gear hosts.
They inquired about the availability of gin from all three hosts, mentioning that Clarkson’s Hawkstone Gin is priced at £37.50 per bottle, while James’ Gin offers the Asian Parsnip variant at £33.99. Hammond’s Ratio London Dry Gin is listed on Amazon for £44.50. These gins are accessible to UK residents, and some international enthusiasts are importing the bottles.
One commentator who doesn’t typically drink gin expressed a preference for James May’s version based on their observations. Another confirmed after sampling the drinks that James May’s gin is exceptional but questioned the price point. They mentioned trying American Rumstad and finding it enjoyable but not worth the higher cost compared to other options available locally.
Another individual agreed, highlighting May’s gin as the most “straightforward” of the three. They noted differences in aromatics between Clarkson’s and May’s gins. A third person shared their experience of trying all three and favored May’s gin.
Fans of Clarkson’s Farm recommended giving Hawkstone Gin a chance, with its description emphasizing a blend of premium ingredients sourced from the Scottish Highlands and Oxfordshire hills.
Richard Hammond has also entered the gin market with Ratio London Dry, describing it as a representation of the countryside in a glass. His unique gin is a result of pulling a London Dry Gin through a hedge to create something distinctive and delightful.
