Latest Gin events, industry news and gossip from the world of Gin:
The World’s Most Dedicated Bombay Sapphire Fan
At Gintime we attract gin lovers of all shapes and sizes and we love them. One of the nicest stories we received last year was from New Zealander Anthony Smith concerning his friend Jack Cooper who goes by the name … Continue reading
Brandon Phillips of USA New Beefeater MIXLDN Champ
Well done Brandon Phillips of Chicago who won out against 30 finalists from around the world with his ‘Hackney Handshake’ cocktail at last night’s grand final of the prestigious Beefeater MIXLDN Cocktail Competition in London. Phillips impressed the panel of judges … Continue reading
BEEFEATER MIX LDN Final Hits the Capital
It’s going to be a big week for thirty of the world’s best bartenders as on 12th-14th January 2015 Beefeater Gin, the only historic dry gin still distilled in London, will determine the next BEEFEATER MIXLDN Global Bartender Champion. This … Continue reading
Gin Baubles? Yes please!!
Here’s one of the cutest ideas we’ve seen for a very long time. Glass Christmas baubles filled with gin, and not just any old gin but Gintime favourite Pickering’s Gin no less. Available in a range of colours, they’re just … Continue reading
Plymouth Gin to focus on Trademark and Intellectual Property over GI
Geraldine Coates looks at the story behind Pernod Ricard’s decision not to renew the Geographical Indication status of Plymouth Gin. Last month social media was humming with the news that brand owners Pernod Ricard would not apply to renew the … Continue reading
Hendrick’s Popping Up In Edinburgh
This week’s series of pop ups at Heads & Tales in Edinburgh features all time fave Hendrick’s Gin on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th November. On Tuesday 18th from 6:00 Hendrick’s Gin UK brand ambassador, Duncan MacRae will share his wisdom … Continue reading
Diageo Reserve World Class With a Difference
Here at Gintime we usually just confine ourselves to gin things but this is too good not to share. Diageo World Class, the industry’s biggest and most prestigious bartending competition, is calling upon the very best of British bartending talent … Continue reading
Pickering’s Christmas Cocktail Comp
Hey bartender peeps Pickering’s Gin have a nice idea to get your creative juices going with a seasonal drink or two. And the top prize is an amazing and rare opportunity to visit the Summerhall Distillery and spend a day making … Continue reading
Gin And Chocolate from Pickerings Gin
Oh yes! Pickering’s Gin have come up with the perfect combination – 70cl of Pickering’s Gin and 90g of infused dark chocolate (64% cocoa). Together. In the same box. So that’ll be the Pickering’s marvellously mixed gin at 42% ABV, reviving … Continue reading
Gin Masterclasses Launch at Home of Bombay Sapphire
Wow! Laverstoke Mill, Bombay Sapphire’s new home, just got even more exciting with the launch of a series of engaging workshops and masterclasses for curious cocktail lovers. The distillery, which offers guests the chance to discover what makes Bombay Sapphire … Continue reading
