We’re probably all here because we don’t want to mess with a classic. For those that are new to gin or the humble martini, there isn’t much else to hide behind if you choose the wrong gin. So then, if gin is the prominent ingredient in a martini, which is best? Despite being a simple mix, opinions vary wildly depending on who you ask. For a while there may have been a straight-forward answer: a London Dry Gin. But nowadays, there are so many different styles of gin on the market, and creative twists on martini recipes that the likely answer is there isn’t just one. And the answer will, most importantly, be dictated by your own tastebuds.