The Bombay Sapphire Distillery and Visitor Centre at Laverstoke Mill opens to the public on the 1st October but Gintime was lucky enough to be part of a two hundred strong crowd invited along for a sneak preview of this … Continue reading
This week Manchester’s top bartenders have been out and about hunter gathering under the guidance of urban forager David Winnward to find ingredients for Caorunn Gin’s ground breaking Forage2Glass cocktail initiative. One of the most delicious drinks they’ve come up … Continue reading
We’re constantly being asked who are the stockists for Caorunn Gin so rather than give you a very long list here’s a link to the brand’s own Where to Buy section And if you want some ideas on how to … Continue reading
How much do we wish we were going. Following the amazing success of Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge at the Edinburgh Fringe this unique travelling parlour of enlightenment is on its way to the wild wilderness of Portmeirion, Wales for Festival … Continue reading
Yes folks, from Thursday 7th August to 10th August 2014 the wonderful Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge makes a very welcome return to the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This year the Carnival is bigger and better with a packed programme of … Continue reading
Here’s some cracking news that has just hit the Gintime desk – Bombay Sapphire has announced that the doors to its long anticipated gin distillery and brand home, Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire, England, will open to the public on 1st October … Continue reading
This summer gin loving travellers can start their holiday in style with a taste of Gintime favourite Plymouth Gin. Following an amazingly successful trial run at London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 Plymouth Gin has launched two dedicated gin bars – at Gatwick on … Continue reading
This summer, iconic gin brand Bombay Sapphire has partnered with London’s newest luxury hotel, Rosewood London, to transform its alfresco terrace into ‘The Bombay Sapphire Ultimate Gin & Tonic Terrace’. Inspired by Bombay Sapphire’s 10 exotic botanical ingredients, the six … Continue reading
Beefeater has really made a name for itself by showcasing the best of British design and culture. The latest offering from Beefeater 24 continues this tradition and the Quintessentially British limited edition collectible gift pack features stunning design by talented … Continue reading
Wow, here’s something new. Beefeater Gin, the only historic dry gin still distilled in London, is embracing its roots with a unique and exciting global bartender competition that mixes the best of modern cultural London, to challenge and inspire the … Continue reading
It’s the time of the year when all drinks journalists sigh under the burden of endless emails from drinks PR companies promoting the virtues of their clients’ latest summer cocktails. Some are frankly absurd but others are truly imaginative. We’ve … Continue reading
Foraging for wild ingredients grown locally is now an established feature of the international gastronomic world led by the world famous Copenhagen restaurant Noma and others. Great to see that the foraging ethos has jumped from table to bar and … Continue reading
This June, for the first time EVER, the curiosity that is the Hendrick’s Gin Teapot will be available for all to purchase. This charming decanter offers a refined and certainly unusual imbibing experience. Even better, the Hendrick’s Teapot comes with a … Continue reading
Geraldine Coates shares her experience of judging at one of world’s most adventurous cocktail competitions. Now that the dust has settled on the third and surely most spectacular Global Final of Bombay Sapphire’s World’s Most Imaginative Bartender contest it’s time … Continue reading
World Gin Day just keeps getting bigger and better. On Saturday 14th June. Tanqueray will be raising a glass and bringing the history of gin alive through indulgent cocktail serves available for a limited time at London’s trendiest hot … Continue reading
Looks like its finally summer and that means one thing is certain – the amazing Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge will be out and about again. A little bird has told us it is planning a spectacular return to the Edinburgh … Continue reading
From June 8-13 fourteen of the world’s most creative bartenders will congregate in London for the internationally recognised Global Final of its World’s Most Imaginative Bartender competition. Since the inaugural competition in 2011, the program has witnessed exponential growth in … Continue reading
Not many spirits get a whole day devoted to them but gin, as we all know, is different and June 14th has officially been declared World Gin Day. Now in its sixth year the concept of World Gin Day is … Continue reading
James Fowler from the Larder House Bar in Bournemouth, has been crowned the World Class UK Bartender Of The Year 2014, following a landmark week of intense competition. He was announced the winner on board British Airways flight BA26 from … Continue reading
Gintime’s Patience Gould was given a sneak preview of Beefeater Gin’s very wonderful new Home of Gin ahead of its official opening on Wed 21st May. And it’s wow, just WOW! I’ve often wondered what English sounds like to the … Continue reading
