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Vote Cucumber!

Here’s a hilarious take on the current UK General Election. The Hendrick’s Gineral Election measures the humble cucumber’s response to party policies and electioneering. Watch resident Cucumber Sativus Analyst Simon Evans in action here – www.gineralelection.com and submit your own … Continue reading

Gintime Visits Plymouth Gin

So off we went on a glorious sunny day to the home of Plymouth Gin, the oldest working gin distillery in the land.  Quite apart from the jolly company the highlight of the trip was making our very own gin … Continue reading

Free Cocktails for namesakes of Saint George

If your name is George or Georgina or even Goran or Ygor pop down to any of the five Park Plaza hotels in London and enjoy a free cocktail to celebrate St George’s Day. The ‘Gorgeous George’ cocktail is a fab … Continue reading

Great Day out For English Gins

Excellent article about the recent Gin Symposium in Los Angeles hosted by Beefeater 24 and Plymouth Gin – read it here: www.thirstyinla.com

Hendrick’s Fun on the Tweed Run

Tomorrow sees 400 eccentrically clad bicycle riders take to London’s streets on the aptly named Tweed Run. It pedals off from central London at midday and ends 14 miles later in Bishopsgate. Watch out for the fabulous Hendrick’s Cucumber Jalopy … Continue reading

Alice in Wonderland Tea Parties

No one throws a tea party like the Hoxton Pony and since the long awaited release of blockbuster hit Alice In Wonderland tea parties have gone down like a storm in a tea cup with the regular Pony crowd.   They … Continue reading

Gintime Gins Win Big at San Fran

The San Francisco Spirits Competition is the world’s biggest and we were delighted to see that Beefeater 24 won Best Gin with Hendrick’s getting a Double Gold and our good friends at Sipsmith a Gold. But there are also some … Continue reading

The Exquisite Miss Kelly

This spring and summer, the Victoria and Albert Museum is showcasing Grace Kelly’s spectacular wardrobe. Grace Kelly: Style Icon, sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels, features her film costumes and haute couture gowns, accessories and jewellery. In honour of this … Continue reading

Great Review of new Plymouth Gin Tour

Really looking forward to visiting the Plymouth Gin Distillery next month. For a sneak preview of what the new Master Distiller Tours are like read  this: www.thisiswesternmorningnews.co.uk

Fab New Cocktails from Caorunn

With summer just around the corner Caorunn Gin has come up with a range of delicious fruity cocktails that showcase its unique botanicals profile. Mmmm now where’s that deckchair? Apple Dream 37.5ml Caorunn 25ml St Germain 12.5ml Lemon juice 1/3 … Continue reading