JAISALMER INDIAN CRAFT GIN Producer: Rampur Distillery Bottled at 43%ABV On the Nose: citrus and tea aromas at first developing into pleasant gingery fresh notes from coriander In the Mouth: vegetal green notes tinged with lemon citrus very apparent. Peppery … Continue reading
Here’s something a little bit different from our friends at Hendrick’s Gin who have teamed up with the talented hoteliers of the London EDITION to launching the diminutively TINI MARTINI TROLLEY. In a world where the beloved martini has been … Continue reading
Here’s something a bit special to get the Christmas spirit going – Plymouth Gin has teamed up with Rivington Shoreditch to create a festive experience where guests can enjoy a selection of bespoke winter cocktails with a chance to win … Continue reading
“Why don’t you drink, Medwin? Gin-and-water is the source of all my inspiration. If you were to drink as much as I do, you would write as good verses: depend on it, it is the true Hippocrene.” That was Lord … Continue reading
Following a nail-biting last round, London’s biggest gin competition – THE GRAPHIC GIN OFF 2016 – is back on the 18th of July at Graphic Bar in Golden Square. Round 4 will see three gin brands, Boodles, Tarquins, and Sipsmith … Continue reading
Beefeater Gin has launched its sixth annual cocktail contest to discover the most creative and skilled bartenders from across the globe. In a new twist on the format, Beefeater MIXLDN 6, the largest international gin cocktail competition, will challenge contestants … Continue reading
Here’s something a little bit special for London Gintimers. This week only Rutte celery gin and Gin Sul from Hamburg make a rare appearance in London when Gintime hero Jörg Meyer of the exquisite Le Lion • Bar de Paris in Hamburg … Continue reading
The Negroni is the perfect gin cocktail, a marriage of the lush, herbaceous piney character of gin with the more bitter, more aromatic flavours of the classic Italian aperitifs of Campari and red vermouth. From this April London Negroni fans … Continue reading
Welcome news just in – The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy has appointed a new head bartender in the shape of Kyle Wilkinson who has taken over from previous Head Bartender Chris Moore. Having honed his skills at the likes … Continue reading
Calling all Edinburgh gin peeps, this Mothers Day, those lovely Pickerings Gin people will be welcoming under-ginned mothers to the Summerhall Distillery distillery for free! For those lucky enough to bag themselves a ticket, not only will mum go free, but … Continue reading
Trust Caorunn Gin to come up with something a bit special for Mother’s Day – delicious and very pretty cocktails that make the most of this special gin’s sophisticated flavours. They’re pretty easy to make at home too – just … Continue reading
Bombay Sapphire’s Star of Bombay and Dry Martini, the new chic venue at the Melia White House Hotel have teamed up to offer a very special Valentine’s experience for gin lovers, and ordinary lovers. Available exclusively at Dry Martini at The … Continue reading
Aha – we heard about this and good to know the rumours were true. Beefeater has launched a new edition of its cask-rested gin, Beefeater Burrough’s Reserve Edition 2. Following the inaugural release in 2013 which rested the gin in Jean … Continue reading
No we’re not being sexist or patronising, the big news is that Beefeater, London’s very own gin, has announced Evelyn Chick from Harbor Room bar in Toronto, Canada is the winner of the 2015 Beefeater MIXLDN Cocktail Competition. In fact … Continue reading
We’re not big fans of the obvious – ie roses and chocolates for Valentine’s Day. As on any other day of the year, we want GIN! So how delightful to receive some helpful tips from our good friends over at … Continue reading
With all the fuss about the food at Christmas it’s easy to forget the really important stuff – what to drink. Luckily for us our good friends at Hendrick’s Gin have come up with some absolutely fantastic cocktails working with … 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
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
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
