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Gin Comes Full Circle

Gin has come a long way since the days when the horrors of the eighteenth century Gin Madness were depicted in Hogarth’s famous “Gin Lane” with its vivid images of the effects of addiction on London’s population. And no wonder … Continue reading

More about Pink Gin

Top Gintime buddy, Gaz Regan, has just let us know that he’s got even more stuff about Pink Gin on his magnificent website. It’s all here http://ardentspirits.com

New Tours at the Plymouth Gin Distillery

Word has reached us that the historic Plymouth Gin Distillery at Black Friars in Plymouth is about to launch a new series of Distillery Tours where visitors will be able to explore the finer points of this historic artisan gin. … Continue reading

Beefeater 24/7 Cocktail Comp

Beefeater 24’s recent US Cocktail Comp required contestants to create a new drink containing Beefeater 24 plus 6 other ingredients. Here’s the winning recipe created by  Preston Eckman, and a damn fine drink it is too! Matcha Fizz Adapted from … Continue reading

Another Feather in Hendrick’s Cap

Hendrick’s Gin has just been named “Distiller of the Year” by the prestigious US Wine Enthusiast Magazine, another impressive accomplishment in a great year, which has seen the brand grow in volume by approximately 33%.  The honour was awarded in … Continue reading

Beefeater 24 G & Tea at The Langham, London

Here’s a welcome break from the hurly burly of the West End. Between January and April Palm Court at the Langham Hotel at the top of Regent Street will be serving a  delightfully refined afternoon tea with a twist. Based … Continue reading

Hendrick’s Gin for Lovers

This Valentine’s Day year forget all that silly flowers and chocolate stuff. If you really want to be appreciated by your SO a bottle of Hendrick’s Gin will make far more of an impression. And if you buy it at … Continue reading

Gorgeous Tea Concoctions from Caorunn

Here’s something to warm you up in these dank days – two lovely new tea based cocktails from Caorunn Gin. Caorunn G&Tea 35ml Caorunn 15ml rosemary infused gomme syrop 250ml hot Apple & Pear green tea (Twinings) infusion To prepare … Continue reading

Hendrick’s Bartender Curling Championship

Those Hendrick’s boys are always thinking up new ways to have fun and the inaugural Hendrick’s Bartender Curling Championship was a great way to make the most of winter weather. A host of the UK’s top bartenders took to the … Continue reading

More Martin Miller’s Masterclasses for the Gintelligentsia

Following on the huge success of the last year’s Masterclasses at Miller’s Residence in Notting Hill, the Martin Miller team are organising a new series of Martin Miller’s Gin Masterclasses for the Gintelligentsia in London this year. Hosted by Martin … Continue reading