Even though we’re not quite at the stage yet of needing a drink to keep out the winter chill, once the temperature drops we’ll be heading straight over to POND Dalston. The cocktail aficionados at The Manhattans Project have just … Continue reading
What’s not to like about an evening dedicated to discovering the Art of Scent? That’s why we’ll be bustling along to Harvey Nick’s Edinburgh on the 7th October for the Creed and Caorunn Gin Sensory Dinner. It’s a perfect match … Continue reading
Whisky connoisseurs are very familiar with the idea of limited edition bottlings and new expressions from respected distilleries. The fact that we now see them coming from gin distillers is yet more proof, were it needed, that this once neglected … Continue reading
Today’s the day the Bombay Sapphire Gin Journeys at the Sanderson Hotel get going. Right up until 15th October people visiting the Sanderson terrace in Berners Street between 3rd September will experience an exotic journey to the ends of the … Continue reading
This one is straight from the horse’s mouth ie our good friends at Beefeater Gin and is our top tipple for these lovely warm days. Hang on a minute the sun is over the yardarm somewhere in the world and … Continue reading
Edinburgh gin lovers take note – the fabulous Foodies Festival is on this weekend at Inverleith Park from 7th to 9th August and one of our fave brands, Pickering’s Gin, will be there in force. Doing something a little bit … Continue reading
We’ve got used to the idea that experimenting with botanicals and growing your own garnishes are normal now. So perhaps it is no surprise to find that bars are getting in on the act and doing all the hard work … Continue reading
Not long to go until the delightfully diverting Hendrick’s Emporium of Sensorial Submersion returns to the natural home of its unusual gin – the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (7th – 30th August). Within the sumptuous surroundings of 91 George Street, Hendrick’s … Continue reading
Gintime Editor Geraldine Coates takes a fresh look at spirit of the Dolce Vita. At Gintime we’ve long been fans of Campari harking back to the days when a Campari and Soda with a chunk of orange seemed the height … Continue reading
My, my the excitement at Gintime Towers last week was at fever pitch as we unwrapped a surprise parcel from one of our favourite gins, the mighty Hendricks. Inside was the fabled “Hendrick’s Labour Saving Mechanical Martini Mechanism”, a magical mixing … Continue reading
Created in the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel, Singapore in 1915, the Singapore Sling is one of the most iconic of all the classic gin cocktails. This year the Singapore Sling is 100 years old and to celebrate, the makers … Continue reading
Beefeater Gin, London’s very own gin, is calling on the world’s top bartenders to compete in the Beefeater MIXLDN Global Bartender Cocktail Competition. The 2015 contest invites entrants to create a gin cocktail that best encapsulates the spirit of London … Continue reading
Plymouth Gin is currently showcasing its unique heritage in ‘From Plymouth to the World – the Voyage of Plymouth Gin from Birth to Legend’, an exhibition now open in the heart of its home city at Plymouth City Museum and … Continue reading
Here’s a treat for vintage cocktail experts – with a pretty fancy price tag attached too. For the first time ever The Savoy’s American Bar has raided its 40-year-old collection of the iconic fruit cup, Pimm’s, to create a cocktail … Continue reading
Those lovely people over at Beefeater are always coming up with something new and their new limited edition bottling, Beefeater London Sounds, is a cracker. Designed to celebrate the rich and diverse legacy of music in the Capital throughout the eras … Continue reading
It’s worth seeking out a proper gin palace to properly celebrate World Gin day this Saturday 13th June. Although none of the original gin palaces survive intact, their ornate, over the top design inspired later Victorian pubs, even after gin … Continue reading
Our good friends, Hendrick’s Gin, really like to get into the spirit of things and this week will be marking not just one but two momentous occasions – National Cucumber Day on the 15th June and World Gin Day which is … Continue reading
In the US Negroni Week is currently celebrating our favourite cocktail the Negroni by raising money for good causes for every Negroni sold – see here for details – http://negroniweek.com/ At Gintime we’ve long been fans of the Negroni so … Continue reading
Dapper is the first word that springs to mind when thinking about Beefeater 24 the super premium London gin par excellence. So it makes perfect sense that the brand has teamed up with quintessentially British menswear brand, Hackett, to celebrate British … Continue reading
A bright sunny spring afternoon and our curious team led by expert forager Mark Lloyd heads off into Epping Forest to seek out wild food and drink ingredients amongst the surprisingly abundant flora. The invitation came courtesy of Caorunn Gin … Continue reading
