‘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…
October 14, 2018
It’s dark at 4:00pm, the wind is howling and you’ve dug out your chunky knitted jumpers and long socks…! Yep, it’s Autumn and the weather is starting to turn! It’s around this time of year we start thinking of warmer alternatives to are usual G&T and Colonsay Gin might just have the answer! Colonsay Bramble Liqueur Described as an “autumnal…
September 4, 2018
Tiger a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia but becoming increasingly rare. used in names of tiger moths and striped butterflies, e.g. scarlet tiger, plain tiger. Doesn’t sound very ginny does it, but when JJ Lawrence decided he wanted to make gin he knew it that it had to be called…
August 30, 2018
Back in 2015 mates, Adam Carpenter & Wes Heddles decided they wanted to work together on a project. After running through a few different ideas, Wes floated the idea of making a gin and Adam was instantly on board! They spent the first few months of 2015 tasting and researching spirits, designing packaging, researching stills and speaking with manufacturers from…
July 31, 2018
The origins of KIS It all started back in 2002 when Jon & Sarah Lark got married and decided to establish Australia’s first dedicated gin distillery. Their aim…to do things properly, in the traditional way. Their quest for inspiration took them all the way to Sipsmith in London & from that visit Jon & Sarah gained the confidence to follow…
July 25, 2018
A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of spending two days in the Adelaide area. Of course we were going to look at the gin offering there but what we found was much better then we anticipated. The Gin Scene The gin scene in South Australia is strong. From local heroes like Kangaroo Spirits who’ve been creating spirits in…
July 6, 2018
Nestled within the picturesque snow-capped mountains of the Cardrona valley you will find The Cardrona Distillery and Museum – the vision of Desiree Whitaker. A former dairy farmer, Desiree sold her farm in May 2013 to pursue her love for craft spirits. Initially, the focus for the distillery was to create a whisky that was unique to New Zealand, but luckily…