Latest Gin events, industry news and gossip from the world of Gin:
Caorunn Gin Stars at Taste of London

This June, Caorunn Gin (“ka-roon”) presents the ‘ Caorunn Gin Sensorium’ at the Taste of London Festival. Visit the ‘Sensorium’ from the 20th – 23rd June and perfect your martini making skills at one of the daily master classes hosted … Continue reading
Real Proper Apple Juice

We all know how brilliantly apple juice goes with gin – cold for example in Caorunn Gin to enhance its apple botanicals and fab in hot punches in citrussy gins like Beefeater 24. So good news that at long last … Continue reading
The Ultimate Botanical experience with Bombay Sapphire and The Gin Garden At The Hoxton Hotel

Here come the delicious smells of summer – and gin. From Friday 24 – Friday 31 May 2013 Bombay Sapphire will be collaborating with The Gin Garden, the creators of travelling gin gardens, to transform the courtyard of award-winning The Hoxton … Continue reading
A Perilous Botanical Quest for Hendrick’s Gin
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Curiosity sparked the invention of the beloved and most unusual cucumber and rose petal infused Hendrick’s Gin and a devoted pursuit of the extraordinary has prompted a new adventure. This May, the Hendricks’ Master Distiller, Lesley Gracie, will intrepidly set … Continue reading
Edible Cinema at The Electric Cinema with Bombay Sapphire

Edible Cinema and Bombay Sapphire are set to rock and roll this May with two screenings of the cult ʻmockumentaryʼ This is Spinal Tap at the Electric Cinema in Notting Hill. Edible Cinema is a collaboration between Soho House, renowned … Continue reading
Pernod Ricard Maison Bar Training Rolls Out

Pernod Ricard has launched a new innovative bartender training and advocacy programme called Maison, which is accessed through an iPad app. The range of modules covered includes customer service and bartending skills as well as detailed training in 10 major … Continue reading
Hendricks Presents The Juniper Sling

The Juniper Sling cocktail is inspired by perfumers Penhaligon’s Juniper Sling fragrance. Crafted by Geoff Robinson from Happiness Forgets, it combines the bitter notes of lemon juice with the freshness of juniper and sweetness of sugar syrup, to provide a … Continue reading
Quality WILL out
Plymouth Gin and Beefeater Gin have both won double gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, with Beefeater going on to win the prestigious Best Gin award. In addition Plymouth Gin and Plymouth Sloe Gin received the Ultimate … Continue reading
Bombay Sapphire Launches Ultimate G and T Food Pairing

This April, Bombay Sapphire is joining forces with authentic Spanish restaurant group Brindisa Tapas Kitchens to launch a specially created ʻUltimate G&T Tapas Pairingʼ across its four London restaurants. The classic gintonica is much loved by Spanish drinkers and the … Continue reading
May 16th announced as National Aperitif Day

We’re all for this idea. Maison Lillet, the French apéritif producer, has just announced the launch of the first National Apéritif Day in the UK, on Thursday May 16th 2013. Inspired by the enthusiasm surrounding Lillet Rosé, their first new … Continue reading
Ultimate G and T Tasting: Round Three
Patience Gould reports on the penultimate round of the Ultimate G and T Test. The last round – before the final – of the Ultimate Gin & Tonic tasting took place in March, at the redoubtable Portobello Star, which is … Continue reading
The Caorunn Rowan Berry Martini

And here’s our treat as soon as the clock hits 6.00 pm. The Rowan Berry is a twist on the original Martinez with a sweet mouth feel and strong alcoholic depth. The flamed orange zest adds a fresh perfume and … Continue reading
Beefeater #MyLondon Limited Edition Bottle Launches

Beefeater Gin has released the iconic #MyLondon Limited Edition bottle – a spectacular design created using 1,000 images crowd-sourced from Londoners during a competition. The #MyLondon competition, which ended in November 2012 with a giant laser-projection in London’s Covent Garden … Continue reading
Beefeater 24 Grapefruit Fizz

Although we tend to think of cocktails as quintessentially American, we tend to forget there’s a tradition of making cocktails in Britain that goes back to Victorian times. Although of course we didn’t call them cocktails but rather fizzes, cobblers, … Continue reading
The Caorunn Dandelion Martini

And our Martini of the day is the fab botanical inspired Dandelion Martini from Caorunn Gin. A sweet sharp fresh Martini with delicious citrus flavours. Ingredients 35ml Caorunn Gin 15ml Fresh lemon juice 12.5ml Triple Sec 12.5ml Limoncello Glass Martini/cocktail … Continue reading
Beefeater Gin is Calling Creative London Bartenders

Are you a film-maker? Are you passionate about London? Do you fancy making a short film and winning some amazing prizes? If so good news - The Beefeater MyLondon Short Film Competition launched last night on March 20th. It’s FREE to … Continue reading
Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge Hits the Road

Lots of summer fun in store from our delightfully entertaining friends at Hendrick’s Gin. Watch out for the delightfully diverting HENDRICK’S Carnival of Knowledge – a unique travelling parlour of enlightenment – that will offer intellectual sustenance to all minds at this year’s Brighton … Continue reading
Online Drinks Specialist 31DOVER Launches
31DOVER is a fab new online drinks boutique, offering free nationwide delivery for a variety of hand-selected spirits, beers, Champagne and wines. The easy to use site offers shoppers an in-house sommelier, with a curated list of wines and advice … Continue reading
It’s All Go for the Beefeater Distillery Visitor Centre
Hot off the press is the news that Beefeater Gin has got the go ahead to create London’s first ever gin distillery visitor centre. The development at the historic Beefeater gin distillery in Kennington will open later in 2013 and, … Continue reading
New Look Plymouth Gin now in the UK

UK gin lovers will now be able to enjoy the new look Plymouth Gin in its stylish livery as the new packaging across the Plymouth range is being rolled out across the UK’s on-trade and off-trade this month. At Gintime … Continue reading
Plymouth Gin Pays Homage to Harry Craddock

Plymouth Gin marked the 50th anniversary of Harry Craddock’s death on Friday 25th January with an original journey through the landmark locations that were touched by his presence. Celebrating one of history’s greatest mixologists, the event provided guests with a unique insight into … Continue reading
Valentine’s Edible Cinema with Bombay Sapphire

The Bombay Sapphire sponsored Edible Cinema programme is proving a massive hit with cineastes and gin lovers. The next one is on Sunday 17th February when there will be two screenings of Some Like It Hot at the Aubin Cinema … Continue reading
Nathan O’Neill the New Beefeater 24 Global Comp Champion

Following an exciting competition, Nathan O’Neill of The Merchant Hotel bar in Belfast won this year’s Beefeater 24 Global Bartender Competition Grand Final in London. Beefeater 24 created the competition to inspire and challenge the bartending community, inviting international bartenders to … Continue reading
Beefeater Says Thank You London!

Unveiled exclusively in a spectacular visual stunt in Covent Garden, Beefeater Gin is celebrating Londoners’ outstanding creativity and passion in helping to create its new limited edition bottle. A giant, animated, laser-projection revealed the first impression of the new bottle … Continue reading
Bombay Sapphire Edible Cinema Is Back For Christmas

This Christmas, Edible Cinema will return to the newly refurbished Electric Cinema in Notting Hill for two festive screenings of When Harry Met Sally on Sunday 16th December. This classic American romantic comedy starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan is … Continue reading
New Signing at Gintime

We’re delighted to announce that renowned spirits expert and big time gin lover, Patience Gould, has now joined Gintime as Features Editor. We really appreciate her great knowledge and passion for gin so look forward to hearing more of her … Continue reading
Beefeater Gin Focuses on Real Londoners

Following on from its award-winning ‘Forever London’ campaign, Beefeater, the world’s bestselling premium gin, is launching a new integrated marketing programme that tells the story of real Londoners, highlighting the iconic brand’s links to the UK’s capital city. The new … Continue reading
Beefeater London Launches Photography Competition
In a move that reflects its unique London heritage, Beefeater Gin is calling on Londoners to help in the creation of its 2013 limited edition bottle through a very special photography competition. Competitors are requested to take a photo of what … Continue reading
Beefeater Studio 24 Launches

Something new from those clever Beefeater people – Beefeater Studio24 is a new digital platform that allows you to create a soundtrack to your life by supplementing your Instagram photographs with songs that remind you of life’s perfect moments. It’s … Continue reading
New Halloween Edible Cinema Nights

Spookiness and fun combine in the new series of Edible Cinema and Bombay Sapphire special screenings at The Aubin Cinema in Shoreditch on Sunday 28th and Wednesday 31st October 2012. Beetlejuice, Tim Burton’s much loved comedy horror, takes on a … Continue reading
The Winning Beefeater 24 Cocktail

Last Friday, Nathan O’Neill from The Merchant Hotel in Belfast was named the UK winner of the ‘Beefeater 24 Cocktail Competition’, held at Circus in central London. Nathan will now represent the UK in the global final at the Beefeater … Continue reading
London Distilled Beefeater Gin Wins Again

Beefeater Gin is on an awards roll with the win of the prestigious Gin Trophy at this year’s International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) – one of the world’s most respected spirits competitions. The IWSC trophy topped off a plethora of … Continue reading
Hendrick’s Literary Banquet at London Cocktail Week

Gin has fuelled many legendary writers, unforgettable characters and gripping plots. During London Cocktail Week (LCW), 8th-14th October, Hendricks & Chef Giorgio Ravelli from UPSTARIS at THE TEN BELLS, will explore this delightfully peculiar legacy with a culinary, literary and … Continue reading
Don’t Miss the New Bombay Sapphire Edible Cinema

The first Bombay Sapphire Edible Cinema took place in May and saw the film Pan’s Labyrinth screened in a unique and imaginative way. So successful was the event that it will be repeated this month on 25th and 26th August. … Continue reading
Bombay Sapphire Launches New Balloon Glassware

With the launch of its immensely stylish balloon glassware Bombay Sapphire has created a brand new initiative to boost the G and T drinking experience. Here’s the theory: with 95% of flavour coming from your sense of smell, aromas trapped … Continue reading
Plans for Bombay Sapphire’s New Home Revealed

Hot off the press comes the news that Bombay Sapphire has unveiled plans for its distillery in Laverstoke Mill, Hampshire. The project is a multi-million pound restoration of the historic buildings, which once housed one of England’s most important bank … Continue reading
New Hendrick’s Fit for Tea Gift Pack

As the Olympics arrive in London the general population is more than ever intrigued by sport and fitness. With these interests in mind, this summer Hendrick’s Gin seeks to resuscitate and revive the reputation of Dr Gustav Zander, a man … Continue reading
The Dorchester Charges in to support Fashion for the Brave

The Dorchester has teamed up with Fashion for the Brave to create a fabulous new cocktail – the “Cavalry Charge”. The cocktail is made of gin, wild strawberry liqueur, ginger beer, fresh lime and blue curacao. Giuliano Morandin, Manager of … Continue reading
Bombay Spirits Flavour Experiences Hits The Road
Bombay Sapphire has just launched its 2012 Bombay Spirits Company Flavour Experience which takes mixologisits on a journey of gin connoisseurship. Rolling out across the UK, 9 events will take place between June and November in exploration of how production … Continue reading
The Fringe 2012 – New Pop Up Venue for the London Olympics

The Fringe 2012 is where we plan to hang for the Olympics. It’s a private members’ club that will ‘pop up’ in a stunning 4 storey mid 19th Century Victorian warehouse, just a 100 metres walk from the Olympic Park. The … Continue reading
Bombay East Gets the Quality Accolade
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Bombay Sapphire is delighted to announce that Bombay Sapphire East gin has just won Gold Medals at both the International Spirits Challenge 2012 and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2012, while also being nominated as Best New Product at … Continue reading
Caorunn Wows at Liberty London Launch

Caorunn Gin made further steps to impress the London style scene last Tuesday (22nd of May), showcasing a new partnership with Liberty London at the star-studded launch of a of the Besides The Seaside collection from Alice Stone (founder of … Continue reading
A Hendrick’s Rose Cocktail For International Rose Day

Across the world, each year in the month of June, the beauty and symbolism of the rose is celebrated on International Rose Day this year on the 23rd June. As well as an object of exquisite beauty, the rose is … Continue reading
Beefeater Launches New Beefeater Inside London Edition

Commemorating a truly remarkable year for London, Beefeater Gin is celebrating its vibrant home city with the launch of the Beefeater Inside London Limited Edition bottle. Adorned with the capital’s iconic pillar-box red featuring a transparent silhouette of Beefeater’s famous … Continue reading
Caorunn Create an Extraordinary Cocktail for Thomas Heatherwick

On Tuesday 29th May, Caorunn paid homage to one of the UK’s most exciting and creative designers by sponsoring the launch of Thomas Heatherwick’s first major solo exhibition – Heatherwick Studios: Designing the Extraordinary. The sponsorship is one of a … Continue reading
Win Tickets for The Savoy Diamond Jubilee Street Party with Bombay Sapphire

On Sunday 3 June, The Savoy Hotel in London will host an exclusive Diamond Jubilee Street Party and serve a selection of summer cocktails from iconic British gin brand Bombay Sapphire. Taking place along its grand entrance concourse, The Savoy … Continue reading
London Cocktail Week Partners with Seven Dials

London Cocktail Week has announced a partnership with Seven Dials, Covent Garden to become the new official hub for the event. Running from Monday 8th October until Sunday 14th October, London Cocktail Week will once again provide the platform for … Continue reading
World Gin Day on 9th June 2012
Every day is Gin Day here on Gintime but here’s a brilliant idea – an official Gin Day which this year will be held on the 9th June (http://WorldGinDay.com) Created by Neil Houston of Yet Another Gin, World Gin Day is a … Continue reading
Caorunn Makes a Dazzling Debut Amongst London’s Style Set

On Tuesday 15th May, Caorunn collaborated with London’s iconic Victoria and Albert Museum to serve up a glamorous evening of dazzling decadence, glorious gowns and couture cocktails. Over 800 guests, who were all dressed to impress, attended a private view … Continue reading
This Sunday Bombay Sapphire Presents the Edible Cinema

Wow! we’ve had Secret Cinema, scratch and sniff cinema, film scores re-imagined by DJs and musicians. But as yet, no-one has truly enhanced a cinematic experience with food… until now! On Sunday 13 May, the Electric Cinema in Portobello Road … Continue reading
Bombay Sapphire Deliciousness
If British summer ever kicks in this is going to be our go to drink: The Midas Touch Bombay Sapphire x 1 litre Lemon zest x 4 lemons Caster sugar x 100g Lemon juice x 200ml Pineapple syrup x 175ml … Continue reading
The Gincident Takes to the Water this Summer
One of the most eagerly anticipated events on the gin calendar is soon to be upon us as Manchester based boozehounds and semi retired bartenders The Liquorists have confirmed the third annual installment of the now infamous Gincident. It is … Continue reading
Possibly the Most Glamorous Cocktail in London

To celebrate the upcoming Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, The Goring Hotel in London (where a certain Miss Kate Middleton and her family stayed the night before the big day) has created a real glamour drink. The 1952 is a gin martini … Continue reading
Bombay Sapphire Ginbilee Master Classes

Hooray, in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Bombay Sapphire is partnering with The Rib Room Bar & Restaurant to host a series of interactive ‘Ginbilee’ masterclasses, where gin lovers can learn how to make special Gin and Tonic Infusions … Continue reading
Hendrick’s Gin at The Brighton Festival Fringe

Watch out Brighton, Hendrick’s Gin is hitting town and the delightful Hendrick’s Library – a remarkable haven stuffed full of objects of unusual history and function – will be taking residence at the Brighton Festival Fringe (17th – 27th May). … Continue reading
Lots Happening at Caorunn Gin

Big congratulations to Scottish super premium Caorunn Gin for the award of a Gold Medal at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition. And don’t forget entries are still open for the Caorunn Storytellers Global Cocktail Challenge that will see … Continue reading
Our Gins Definitely the Best
The purpose of the Ultimate Spirits Challenge competition is to identify, recognize and reward those products that stand out in their respective categories, showing superior quality. Multiple panels of the highest-qualified experts blind taste each entry by classification in appropriately … Continue reading
Plymouth Gin’s New Look US Cocktail Competition

To celebrate Plymouth’s new look, Liquor.com are hosting a contest for professional bartenders. Submit your own recipe for a modern classic drink celebrating the brand’s unique history and you could be selected to compete in a regional semifinal. Two winners … Continue reading
Beefeater Packs a Punch for the Diamond Jubilee

June 2012 will mark the historic Diamond Jubilee of HRH Queen Elizabeth II with millions of people around the globe expected to commemorate the national anniversary. So it won’t be long now until we’ll see the bunting come out and … Continue reading
Put a Spring in Your Step with Bombay Sapphire
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One of the best things about spring is lovely, lighter evenings when thoughts automatically turn to more summery drinking options. Bombay Sapphire has come up with two gorgeous new drinks that are just perfect to enjoy as the birds twitter … Continue reading
Beefeater London Rocks

Cool or what? This year Beefeater are taking the best of London’s eclectic music scene to Europe with the Beefeater London sessions – a free event showcasing some of London’s best and upcoming artists at secret locations in Madrid and … Continue reading
Find Hendrick’s Preposterous Proposal Throne

The big day is close at hand and the wonderful Hendrick’s Preposterous Proposal Throne will be popping up in the Capital on the 29th, inviting ladies across the city to get down on one knee and perform the duly deed of … Continue reading
Martin Miller’s Comp Winner Announced

An up and coming mixologist is toasting his success after taking the top prize at a prestigious gin cocktail competition in London last week. Matteo Vanzi, who can normally be found twirling his bottles at The Hide Bar in London, … Continue reading
Caorunn Heads for Oscar Time in LA

Super premium Caorunn Scottish Gin has collaborated with luxury men’s tailor Spencer Hart to serve up some stylish drinks during a week of Los Angeles- based Oscars activity. The visit follows Spencer Hart’s hugely successful Golden Globes trip in January, … Continue reading
When Hendrick’s Does Leap Year

Don’t forget it’s only a week to go until February 29th when bashful ladies will be able to make honourable men out of their evasive partners. To celebrate the Big Day Hendrick’s Preposterous Proposal Throne will pop up at a … Continue reading
Caorunn and 10 Dollar Shake Launch Jubilee Cocktail

Britain’s gin drinkers can pay tribute to the Queen’s Jubilee this summer by sipping on a new Caorunn cocktail – Jubilee & Tea. Created by innovative cocktail catering company, 10 Dollar Shake, to mark the already much anticipated Royal celebration … Continue reading
A G&T With Martin Miller’s Gin

Here’s a lovely night out . Martin Miller’s Gin are hosting a gin evening at between 8 pm and 9 pm at The Elgin, 96 Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill on 28th February. Guests will get the opportunity to sample a … Continue reading
Bombay Sapphire Celebrates the Diamond Jubilee Exhibition

The private view of Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration at the V&A Museum last night was a star studded affair and also an occasion which saw senior members of the Royal Family (pictured) in attendance. … Continue reading
Don’t Miss Beefeater 24 Molecular Masterclass Sat 18th Feb

Here’s a top treat for Valentine’s Day especially for those who want to avoid the usual clichés – Beefeater 24 has collaborated with renowned mixologist Tony Conigliaro to create the Beefeater 24 Molecular Masterclass. An exclusive free molecular cocktail session, … Continue reading
Pernod Ricard Partners with The Saatchi Gallery
Pernod Ricard UK, owners of Beefeater, Beefeater 24 and Plymouth Gin and other leading brands, confirmed today that it has become a Corporate Patron of the Saatchi Gallery. This sponsorship enables Pernod Ricard UK to showcase its premium status, its … Continue reading
Bombay Sapphire Delights the Fashionistas

Last night’s super glam fashion event at Mayfair’s hottest new club Le Baron saw the launch of Marie Claire RUNWAY, a new fashion bi-annual publication launching in both print and digital platforms for women who live and breathe fashion. And … Continue reading
London Gin Master Class

A date for your diary. On February 11th Tony Conigliaro will host a day long extra special master class at 69 Colebrooke Row focusing on London Gins. More information on the course and how to book can be found here … Continue reading
The First Ultimate Bombay Bottle Sells in Travel Retail

Yikes, someone had a very nice Christmas. Bacardi Global Travel Retail and F1RST Tax & Duty Free (The Nuance Group) have announced the sale of the first Swarovski-studded Bombay Sapphire gin bottle in travel retail. The first of only four … Continue reading
The Year of Dickens

The 7th February 2012 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens, literary genius, social commentator non pareil and of course, gin lover. There’s a whole host of fantastic events happening throughout the year from major exhibitions to literary … Continue reading
Plymouth Gin Ups the Ante

Great to see that Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, has introduced an immensely stylish new look for Plymouth Gin. It’s all part of a strategy to move Plymouth Gin upmarket alongside a global … Continue reading
BBF Launches New On Line Tools for Busy Bartenders
Helping bartenders and publicans get the New Year off to a great start leading spirits company Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands (BBFB) has launched a new set of integrated tools to their trade website Pourfection.com designed to take users through the stages … Continue reading
New Gin and Jazz Nights at Intercontinental London Park Lane
Here’s a great way to spend Thursday nights. The InterContinental London Park Lane has just launched ‘Gin & Jazz’, an evocative monthly tribute to classic cocktails and golden age Jazz in the heart of Mayfair. Set in the sumptuous hotel … Continue reading
New Martin Miller’s Love, Obsession and Madness Comp

Martin Miller’s Gin are hosting a brand new Cocktail Competition where bartenders will be asked to come up with a cocktail Born out of Love, Obsession and some Degree of Madness! Exactly the same way Martin came up with his … Continue reading
Looking Good For Bombay Sapphire
Bombay Sapphire Gin has been announced as the world’s number one premium gin by value for a third consecutive year. The brand, currently experiencing year-on-year growth of its share by value within the premium gin category, has seen a notable … Continue reading
Boardwalk Empire Cocktails

Yes really. To celebrate the DVD and Blu-ray launch of the epic crime drama BOARDWALK EMPIRE: The Complete First Season out on 9 January 2012, Marian Beke, head bartender at Nightjar, has created to Boardwalk Empire-inspired cocktail recipes. Here’s our … Continue reading
Watch the Martin Miller’s Trade Up Comp in Action
And here are the vids of the five finalist in the Martin Miller’s Gin Trading Up Comp – the winner was Junior Ryan with the Strega Sour. JoJo Valenzuela – 21st Century Sex On The Beach Chris Chamberlain – Cruentus … Continue reading
Hendrick’s Lucky 13 Cocktail at Bramble

Following the unveiling of Hendrick’s spectacular 13th Day of Christmas window at Peckham’s in Edinburgh, Bramble have created a ‘Lucky 13′ winter warming cocktail to celebrate this most unusual display. Lucky 13 125ml Hendricks Gin 125ml hard apple cider 125ml … Continue reading
Miss Hope’s Gin and Tonic Truffles
We’ve got Miss Hope to thanks for these delicious Gin & Tonic Truffles and they’re so easy. Miss Hope’s Gin & Tonic Truffles Makes 20 gorgeous truffles and takes around 30 minutes to make plus overnight chilling. Ingredients 100g (31/2oz) … Continue reading
Beefeater 24 Gin and Tea Winning Recipes

And here are Canadian Jacob Sweetapple’s winning recipes from the Beefeater 24 Gin and Tea Cocktail Comp. The GTC (Gin Tea Cocktail) Glass: Coupe Garnish: Lemon zest discarded Method: Stirred over ice then single strained into a chilled coupe … Continue reading

















