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This will either come as a predictable statement from a “creative”, or as a shock for someone who makes a living writing about distilling, but: I’ve never been very good at science. I got decent grades in scientific subjects at high school, but would

As I write this, I am 30,000 feet in the air on my first transatlantic trip of the year and, in the name of research, I have a drink in hand: a Red Snapper. Both the Red Snapper and its vodka equivalent – the Bloody Mary – are in-air favourites for m

Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, celebrates 70 years on the throne in 2022. Gin is said to be one of Her Majesty’s favourite tipples, so it is fitting that gin distillers are participating in her Platinum Jubilee celebrations,

While they are not strictly gin bars (one of them probably doesn’t even stock gin!), I couldn’t help but also shine a light on these other amazing bars you should visit: What do you get if you cross a dive bar with a country and western joint? Shady

To add some flair to my research, I attempted to use a smoke gun to home-smoke some drinks. This device works rather like a smoker’s pipe: wood chips are placed in the bowl and lit, then a motor blows air through the embers to generate smoke. Initial

After studying English literature at university, Bethany spent five years working as a journalist for regional newspaper groups in the east of England before moving into the spirits industry. She now edits Gin Magazine, trade website TheDrinksReport.

How can I dry my own peels? APRIL, SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA This question is particularly useful for those who like to have a wider array of garnishes available, and for those who like to reduce waste. The drying process is often used by botanical su