Standing out in the ever-growing gin world can be hard work. Staying in can be an even harder task as the consumer trends can waiver at the drop of a hat. It’s with this that I take a look at a gin that I’ve worked with on the odd occasion over the last few years,Continue reading “Boodles”
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Finalists Announced at Northern Restaurant & Bar Cocktail Competition with Whitley Neill Dry Gin
Finalists announced for the Northern Restaurant & Bar’s annual cocktail competition, sponsored by Whitley Neill Dry Gin, with the chance to win a once in a lifetime VIP visit to South Africa. Competitors have been asked to submit one unique drink, containing a minimum of 35 ml of any Whitley Neill Dry Gin expression, andContinue reading “Finalists Announced at Northern Restaurant & Bar Cocktail Competition with Whitley Neill Dry Gin”
Beefeater 24 To Launch A Stylish New Look
Beefeater, the world’s most awarded gin*, has unveiled a sophisticated new bottle design for Beefeater 24. The new red glass bottle reflects the product’s super-premium quality and will increase its visibility on shelf. The super premium gin category has seen a continued period of growth and the new bottle has been developed in response toContinue reading “Beefeater 24 To Launch A Stylish New Look”
North East Distillery Launch First Gin of Limited Edition Range
Poetic License Independent Small Batch Distillery kick off range of one-off spirit products ‘The Rarities’ with an Orange Blossom Gin. As you would expect from the name, this gin offers a strong aroma of orange and is zesty, refreshing yet floral on the palate. It’s slightly sweeter than a typical gin with its hints ofContinue reading “North East Distillery Launch First Gin of Limited Edition Range”
Poetic License
One of the main brands to cause a stir over the last 12 months originates from the North East of England, Sunderland to be exact, the home of Poetic License Distillery. Started up by Mark Hird, a figurehead of the leisure trade for 20 years, the seeds were sown back in 2012 when Mark sawContinue reading “Poetic License”
Foxhole
Normally, grapes would be closely associated with wine, Champagne and brandy if used to create alcohol, but the steady need to explore ahead of the usual limits, gin and its floral complexities creates an ideal category to invoke the use of a variety of grape styles. G’Vine and Ciroc are your two commonly seen brandsContinue reading “Foxhole”
Ditch Your Resolutions In Style At Slug And Lettuce
With New Year’s Resolutions beginning to be a thing of the past, a leading bar chain, the Slug and Lettuce are offering guests the opportunity to ditch them in sophistication with fantastic offers this January*. Available at Slug and Lettuces throughout the country, the chain of bars will be providing customers the opportunity for aContinue reading “Ditch Your Resolutions In Style At Slug And Lettuce”
North East Distillery Launch New Winter Gin
Poetic License Independent Small Batch Distillery have introduced a new seasonal spirit to their range. Fireside Gin is the distillery’s limited edition gin available for autumn/ winter. It is their second seasonal and comes following the success of their first – a Picnic Gin, a strawberries and cream flavoured gin which was available throughout theContinue reading “North East Distillery Launch New Winter Gin”
Four Pillars Gin Appoints Love Drinks As Its Exclusive UK Distributor
Four Pillars Gin, the Yarra Valley-based Australian distillery, is delighted to announce the appointment of Love Drinks as its exclusive UK-based importer and distributor. Four Pillars has been distributed by Liberty Wines since May 2015 and co-founder Stuart Gregor thanked Liberty for its efforts in establishing a strong foothold for the brand in Great BritainContinue reading “Four Pillars Gin Appoints Love Drinks As Its Exclusive UK Distributor”
Ungava
Canada is perhaps not your first choice of country when talking gin. Europe yes, even Oceania and Asia perhaps, but from the UK’s standpoint, whiskey is the tipple most associated with Canada in the likes of Canadian Club and Crown Royal. It’s to a vibrant introduction to my gin experiences then that Ungava comes along,Continue reading “Ungava”
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