Nicholson Gin – A quick history lesson The history of Nicholson gin can be traced back to 1736 when production started in Clerkenwell. From 1808 they were known as J&W Nicholson & Co and went on to become one of the great spirit producers of Victorian England. In the 1920s and 1930s, Nicholson Gin was heralded as an essential ingredient…
April 10, 2019
Springmount Gin is a small-batched, Handcrafted gin created by Joe and Emma and distilled in Scotland. After spending many years drinking gin and dreaming about making their own they decided in September 2018 to take the plunge and create their own gin. Joe and Emma wanted to create a gin recipe themselves, from scratch, knowing exactly what each and every…
March 21, 2019
Burgers, Gin, and Bristol What does a Burger joint and gin have in common?? Jake Black, that’s who! The mastermind behind the Bristol Burger joint Chomp, Jake and his colleague from the restaurant, Emily Astley-Cooper, have relaunched the Bristol Distilling Co. with the mind to create a thoroughly modern British spirit! The Bristol Distilling Co. The first incarnation of the…
March 1, 2019
Made in the heart of Cornwall with the spirit of Plymouth, Platinum gin is the result of a lifetimes love of gin. With the promise of “incredibly new and fresh botanicals mixed in a way that brings light and refreshing notes” we dived right in with a mixture of excitement and interpretation! The botanicals We didn’t get given much info…
February 25, 2019
Scotland Spirits When you think of Scotland and spirits the first thing that comes to mind is whiskey and well you wouldn’t be wrong thinking that. it is after all their national drink, there are some 20 million casks maturing in warehouses across Scotland and in 2018 41 bottles were shipped overseas every second. All that taken into account, gin…
February 3, 2019
Cumberland sauce… A fruity sauce made up of red currants, port, dry mustard, pepper, orange, ginger, red currant jelly and vinegar usually used on non-white meats, such as venison, ham and lamb… and now, its been made into a gin! Cumberland Saucy Gin Yes, that’s right, the guys at Chestnut house in Cumbria decided to turn their favourite condiment into…
January 30, 2019
‘I got you the house gin….’ We’ve all been there. Your gin naive friend buys you a drink and orders a house gin & tonic….you smile politely while inside you’re screaming….! Okay, perhaps that’s a bit over dramatic but sometimes true! Generally, if you follow the rule of thumb putting ‘house’ in front of anything doesn’t yield good results! Just…
January 12, 2019
A sense of adventure Are you looking to add a little adventure to your G&T experience? Then nautical gin might be right up your street! Inspired by a sense of exploration, Nautical Gin has been crafted using botanicals sourced from around the world. Distilled in New Hampshire, USA, this adventuresome gin sources botanicals from nearly every continent. Indian Coriander, Stateside…
November 7, 2018
Produced in the foothills of Tinto Hills near the small Scottish town of Biggar, Biggar gin has a small batch mentality with big ambition. Started and owned by two brothers Euan and Stuart McVicar, Biggar Gin was born out of the desire to create a gin that combined tradition, innovation & a sense of place… to create a gin that…
October 16, 2018
Looking to brush up your Scottish gin knowledge? Then why not head to Tobacco Dock this November for True OriGINs Scottish craft gin festival For the first time ever, True OriGINs will be bringing their hugely popular festival over the border to the iconic Tobacco Dock & Sealing up a tantalising array of Scottish gins & Mixer for four days from 1st…