Latest Gin events, industry news and gossip from the world of Gin:
Spirits Industry Concerned about Darling’s Plan to Raise Taxes
The Gin and Vodka Association (GVA) has expressed its serious concern at today’s announcement by the Chancellor that he intends to proceed with plans to raise taxes on alcohol this year. The news brings further misery to hard-pressed consumers and … Continue reading
Gintime Gets to Choose a Special Martin Miller’s Gin
Some days are just fun and being invited to join Martin Miller at Miller’s Academy, Notting Hill, London, to help him select a Limited Edition strength to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the birth of his namesake gin was a … Continue reading
Beefeater bigs up Brand Ambassador Line Up
2008 was a great year for Beefeater Gin with the spectacular launch of Beefeater 24 as well as the award of the prestigious Greenall’s Trophy for Best Gin for Beefeater Dry at the IWSC. 2009 is shaping up nicely too … Continue reading
Breathing Gin at Alcoholic Architecture
Here’s something really unusual – a Hendrick’s G and T that you breathe in at the Alcoholic Architecture installation in London’s Newburgh Quarter close to Carnaby Street. The walk in cloud of breathable cocktail is made with Hendrick’s and tonic … Continue reading
Beefeater at Amsterdam, next stop the world
Beefeater took the 2009 Venuez Bar Show in Amsterdam by storm earlier this month with a range of activities themed around its Forever London message, underscoring the fact that it is the only major international London Dry Gin to still … Continue reading
A double scoop at San Francisco
Gintime gins were really sweeping the board at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition with both Beefeater London Dry Gin at 47% and Plymouth Gin, being awarded Gold medals in the prestigious judging.
Martin Millers wins gold at the San Francicso (again)
Hats off to Martin Miller’s Gin, which has won a Gold Medal at the 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for the fourth consecutive year. The international competition was set up in 2000 to recognise excellence in the spirits industry. … Continue reading
The London Gin now available at Waitrose
This April sees the launch of The London Gin into 25 Waitrose stores in London and Bath. Even better, from 27th April to 31st May you can buy if for £19.99 ie 20% off for a limited time only. London … Continue reading
Bramble – Best Place to Drink
Imagine the delight here at Gintime Towers when we heard that one of our favourite bars and big Gintime buddy, Bramble, has been awarded ‘Best Place to Drink’ in the extremely prestigious Observer Food Monthly Awards 2009. The annual awards … Continue reading
Martin Millers Gin Update
Emma Davis of Martin Miller’s Gin has just gone off on a six month sabbatical and Craig Harper is now UK Brand Manager with some exciting plans in the pipeline. Keep your eyes peeled for the launch of the Miller’s … Continue reading
