Eek how did it get to be December and looking a lot like Christmas already. We’re getting our priorities right and planning the drinks we’ll be enjoying this Festive Season courtesy of some of our favourite bartenders. Can’t wait to … Continue reading
Hendrick’s Gin always does things a bit differently so no surprise to find some gorgeously quirky drinks on the Hendrick’s festive menu this year. How about the Hendrick’s Purl Punch, a cloudy, refreshing delight with a mysterious kick of cloves … Continue reading
This Christmas we decided not to be lazy and just buy a bottle for the booze lover on our list. Oh no we thought, we’ll search high and low for things that are a bit special. Plus we would choose … Continue reading
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
We’re so used to buying spirits in fancy bottles that we sometimes forget that until the 1890s, gin was sold in barrels to the retailers who would bottle it themselves for customers to take home. In fact Tanqueray was even then … Continue reading
The Sidecar is traditionally made with cognac and is believed to have been invented around the end of World War I in either London or Paris. It was named for the motorcycle passenger seat. Put some lovely Plymouth Gin in it … Continue reading
Geraldine Coates, Editor of Gintime, has a look for the origins of the gin word. There has always been confusion as to when the use of the word ‘gin’ to describe juniper flavoured spirit entered the English language and came … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
Something for the weekend? Yes please! Here’s a lovely new addition to the Hendrick’s range – the Hendrick’s Cucumber Hothouse complete with cucumber growing kit. And you get to mix your own Hendrick’s & T with a pair of minis … Continue reading
Brrr suddenly we’re remembering just what winter is like and how much our thoughts turn to filling our insides as outside gets colder and more miserable. We’ve been playing around with ginny food and drink combos and here’s one that … Continue reading
Thursday’s the new Friday doncha know? And to kick start the weekend we’re breaking out one of our fave pick me ups particularly as blackberries are in season right now. So it’s the Bramble and it’s got to be Plymouth … Continue reading
Geraldine Coates rounds up the must do gin events of London Cocktail Week 2014. So here it is again, London Cocktail Week – that celebration of gourmet drinking and cocktail culture that galvanises the Capital every autumn. This year once … Continue reading
We make no secret of how much we love Caorunn Gin. If you want to explore it for yourself here’s where you’ll find Caorunn out and about at this year’s London Cocktail Week. Just grab your wristband here London Cocktail … Continue reading
Last year BBFB’s seminars at the Home of Cocktail Culture was a highlight of London Cocktail Week and this year they’re back even bigger and better rolling out a series of seminars, cocktail competitions and activities aimed to inspire and … Continue reading
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Hendrick’s Gin always like to amuse and to celebrate London Cocktail Week (6-12th October), our Hendrick’s friends are presenting The Boneshaker – the worlds first pedal-powered cocktail shaker. This curious contraption will park up at Brooks B1886 in Seven Dials, … Continue reading
David Smith gets up close with Beefeater Master Distiller Desmond Payne to find out more about his quest to create the perfect sipping gin. And he ends up pretty impressed. There are many popular spirits whose characters are derived from … Continue reading
