I mention Warner Edwards quite often when I talk about gin, in particular my love for their Victoria Rhubarb Gin (see my summer serves for the perfect one) but I’m not sure if I’ve ever mentioned that Warner Edwards was my first gin love. I saw a Tom Warner and his wife Tina Warner-Keogh on…
A Guide to Gin and Cocktails
I had fun with this one! One of the question I often get asked is by people who are new to gin wondering where to start or if I can recommend a gin cocktail for their weekend – so I thought I’d make a quick guide on where to start. Perfect serves and recipes can…
On The Bar: Hepple Gin
Last week I bought tickets to the Great Exhibition of the North Event at Fenwicks. They were running the Hepple Gin event (Moorland Spirit Company) and I wanted to attend for two reasons 1) The company I work for are heavily involved in the event and I am proud of my colleague(s) who worked hard…
On The Bar: Forest Gin
Tonight’s #onthebar is @forest_gin Earl Grey: At first, I wasn’t 100% sure how I felt about the flavour – I like tea, I like gin – it should be a no brainer right? Well, from pulling out the cork (seconds after it arrived) and smelling it any reservations I might have had were gone… This gin is made by…
On The Bar: Hayman’s London Dry Gin
Here’s a little secret, I get slightly nervous when it comes to trying a dry gin – my love for gin started with flavoured gin and I’m the kind of person who makes a ‘traditionalist gin lover’ would scrunch their nose up at. Which is kind of ironic given Hayman’s campaign to “call time on…
Summer Gin, what should be in your basket?
With the good weather comes the garden parties, the BBQs and everyone feeling that little bit happier (it’s true, Vitamin D is exceptionally good for the soul, mind and body!) and I’m being asked daily for gin recommendations, so for my first blog post here’s a summary. I’ve gone with some high-street hero’s you can…