There’s not a day goes by when we don’t hear about a new gin coming to market but when we hear that one of the big hitters is creating a new barrel-aged gin we get really excited. 9 Moons gin is the latest offering from the gin pioneers Martin Miller’s and it came around almost by chance. Martin Miller’s Co-founder,…
The next tonic in our review series is 1724. 1724 Tonic Water is premium quality tonic water designed to meet the demand for high quality cocktails and to accompany super-premium spirits. This Tonic has its origins in the Andes, on the mythical Inca Trail. This is not by chance as this is where the quinine tree was first discovered. The…
We love it when the postman brings us a parcel, and when that parcel is a box of goodies from the guys at Bramley & Guage we know we are in for a treat! A little bit of history… A small family business, Bramley and Guage’s main focus in on creating the highest quality, great-tasting liqueurs. In the mid 1980’s Edward Bramley…
Based in Berlin, Thomas Henry Tonic take inspiration for their company name from the English gentleman and pharmacist, Thomas Henry, who in 1773 produced the worlds first ‘fizzy drink’ by enriching water with carbon dioxide in Manchester, England and in the process gave birth to soda water! Thomas Henry have been creating drinks since 2010. Starting out as bitter lemonade experts, they…
Originally established in 1886 and sold from a family confectioner’s shop, Franklin & Sons make a range of handcrafted, premium tonics and mixers. Back then, the Franklin brothers embarked on a mission: To introduce Victorian Britain to new taste experiences using the finest natural ingredients gathered from around the world. Today, over 100 years later, the current range builds on their efforts, combining…
My considerably better half has been working away during the week in Dorset. It’s been a really hectic time for us both over the last few months and logistically challenging as I have been away a lot, too! This miniature life story being said, one of the big positives coming out of all of this has been our discovery of…
When you think of Brighton what comes to mind? Seaside, seagulls, Fish and chips, Gin?? Brighton gin is the first gin to be produced (legally) in Brighton and what a gin is it! A small batch gin, crafted by 5 friends this gin sums up everything about Brighton. In their own words… Brighton is the Pavilion, the Pier and the…
It has come to be a bit of a tradition that once I get back to Cheshire after a weekend away working, I will head out on a Monday evening and do the shopping. As a treat to myself for this arduous task, I usually reward myself with a trip to my very local wine shop, Portland wine in…
A few weeks ago I was wandering around my local ASDA trying to decide if I wanted to be healthy or not and, as is the usual custom ended up down the alcohol aisle. It’s become a habit of mine that I always give that particular aisle a visit just in case I find something new…or a good gin at…
Floraison, meaning flowering, is a French gin by distillers G’Vine. In their own words, “The name Floraison means “flowering”, the key moment in the life cycle of the vine and the perfect description for a gin that is fresh and floral, refreshing yet round and smooth, evoking the very essence of springtime in the vineyards, when the air is filled…