Christmas is less than three months away so it's never too soon to start getting into the spirit(s) of things.

And this new gin sounds ideal for the festivities. Gin manufacturers Sipsmith is planning to release a mince pie-flavoured gin in time for the festive season. Via The Drinks Business. Jared Brown, the company's Master Distiller and drinks historian (how do we get that job?) has described the drink as “Christmas in a glass”. Those in the know (or the nose, to be more accurate) say the drink "releases aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg, with sweet cloves and vanilla, while spiced raisin, juniper and Norwegian Spruce give way on the palate to bright orange with a buttery biscuit finale." SOLD! The limited edition bottle will only be available from its website from November, with a gift set of one 90ml bottle and a Sipsmith London Dry Gin miniature expected to sell for around €23.