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Plymouth Gin Bartenders’ Breakfast

One of the highlights of this year’s Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans was the Bartenders’ Breakfast hosted by Audrey Saunders and Simon Ford of Plymouth Gin. Reputed to be the biggest, wildest event of the Tales weekend it … Continue reading

Canadian bartenders introduced to English Gin

Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, recently entertained some of the world’s top bartenders at a Gin Symposium in Toronto. The event was hosted by Global Brand Ambassador, Dan Warner and the timetable for the afternoon … Continue reading

Beefeater Distillery Opens its Doors in September

The Beefeater Gin Distillery in the heart of London is one of the city’s best kept secrets.  And, as part of “London Open City”, the Distillery will be opening its doors to the public on 18th and 19th September for … Continue reading

Martin Miller’s Gin Now Available at Nicolas

Aficionados of Martin Miller’s Gin will be delighted to know that it is now available in the UK at  Nicolas Estates wine shops.

Hendrick’s Gin Takes Gold

In the recent Beverage Tasting Institute “Gin Category” competition Hendrick’s Gin was awarded an exceptional score of “95” to take first place in the category and win the esteemed Gold Medal Tasting notes: Clear. Aromas of candied lime peel, lemon curd, … Continue reading

The Hendrick’s Horseless Carriage Kicks Off Summer 2010

Hendrick’s Horseless Carriage is at the Buxton Festival in Derbyshire from 8th to 18th July doing all kinds of amazing and curious things – see here for details www.hendrickshorselesscarriage.com And for info on all the wonderful cultural goodies on offer at … Continue reading

Ben Murdoch Wins Caorunn Gin’s Edinburgh Cocktail Challenge

Ben Murdoch from Tonic Bar in Edinburgh has just been crowned the winner of an innovative Summer Cocktail Competition hosted by Caorunn Scottish Gin.  The Caorunn Cocktail Challenge, which took place in Hawke & Hunter’s Secret Garden, put Edinburgh’s best … Continue reading

Beefeater 24 Launches the Midnight Labryinth in Madrid

Here’s a fantastic one off experience for Madrilenos and anyone visiting the city in July. On 2nd July 2010 Beefeater 24 will open the ‘Midnight Labyrinth’ – a maze garden created with an exciting mix of bold design, daring entertainment … Continue reading

Drinkology Goes Live!

We’ve been involved in a top secret project and are delighted to be able to talk about it at last. Drinkology.com is a new website designed to make it easy for bartenders all over the world to source knowledge and … Continue reading

The Lonsdale Returns

One of Gintime’s fave bars, The Lonsdale in Notting Hill, relaunched last week at a glittering event whose special guests included Sarah Jane Crawford, Sara Parker-Bowles, Channel 5’s Nat Coombs, Sara Gilmour, and Poppy Delevingne who took to the decks … Continue reading