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Do you remember your first real gin and tonic? I don’t necessarily mean the first chronologically (for most of us, like our first kiss, it’s probably not the auspicious occasion we would like it to have been). No, I mean the first gin and tonic that

I have long been an advocate of the gin and soda, but I am often met with puzzlement, or sometimes even horror, when I recommend it. Only occasionally do I get the knowing smile of a co-conspirator… So what is it? The gin and soda is striking in its

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As gin continues to take over the world, the endless flow of new US gins is overwhelming, even for an aficionado. Beyond the massive, Covid-motivated increases in home bartending, bottled cocktails and home delivery apps like Minibar and Drizly (the

Pioneering Swedish gin maker Hernö has announced the launch of Slow Sloe Gin, which it calls “a homage to the art of slowness”. The new spirit has spent time in juniper wood casks, which Hernö was the first to use in gin maturation with its Juniper C

Gin gift packs are an ever-more popular gifting choice for those who want a bit more than a bottle. What is contained within these packs alongside the gin varies, from mixer and snack pairings to cocktail-making equipment and glassware. See what your

If Portobello Road’s core range is an example of traditional experimentation, its Director’s Cut series is its playground for modern experimentation. Launched in 2015, the editions are released to coincide with co-founder Ged Feltham’s birthday in Oc

“Would you like a navy strength gin?” It’s a question that inspires enthusiasm, or trepidation, as ‘navy strength’ is understood to be an ultimate experience. The strength is typically 57% ABV, but there is no legal definition. Similarly, when, where

Produced at De Gekroonde Brandersketel, part of the Dutch Jenevermuseum, Old Schiedam is made according to principles from the 17th century. The mash is made from one part rye and two parts malted barley. The only botanical in its flagship Malt & Rye

No airline was as synonymous with the glamour of international air travel in the 1960s and 70s as Pan-Am. The US airline is long gone, of course, but Silent Distillers has created a gin in its honour for these more testing times. Set to launch this s

Induction into the Gin Magazine Hall of Fame is an honour reserved for those who have dedicated themselves to furthering gin. This could be through the production of innovative liquids; the establishment of new techniques, markets or institutions; or

Why are gins at 47.0% and 47.3% often referred to as “export strength”, and what difference does it make? ROBBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE This is a superb question, not least because I’m rather a fan of gins at this strength. There are a number of established

SPONSORED BY Best Australian Never Never Distilling Co. Triple Juniper Gin Export Strength 47% A big, bright citrus nose and nice juniper notes that carry through to the palate. It is bold with floral lavender, pine nuts, peppery spice, and a touch o