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Decanter names Fossil Coast Lime Stone among the best gins to buy this Spring 2022.
Spring has certainly sprung! Julie Sheppard the Regional Editor at Decanter names Fossil Coast Lime Stone our 40% ABV London Dry Gin...
Apr 15, 20221 min read


Discovering West Bay and the Iconic East Cliff of the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore West Bay, Dorset, a historic fishing village and iconic Jurassic Coast destination. Discover East Cliff and Burton Hive geology, the Bridport Sand Formation, and Inferior Oolite limestone with rare fossils. Visit the award-winning West Bay Discovery Centre, learn about local shipbuilding, coastal erosion, and fossil finds, and enjoy scenic walks, beaches, and dramatic cliffs featured in ITV’s Broadchurch. Perfect for geotourism and heritage travellers.
Apr 1, 20225 min read


Fossil Hunting The Jurassic Coast's Cretaceous Rocks
Sip back and explore fossil hunting in the Cretaceous rocks of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, focusing on the fossil-rich Purbeck Group. Discover how limestone and mudstone shales formed in arid lagoons preserve dinosaurs, freshwater fish, insects, plants, and early mammals. Learn about Cretaceous environments, sea-level change, chalk formation, and the dramatic K–T mass extinction.
Feb 28, 20224 min read


Gin and Tonic Cocktail Recipe
Sip back and discover the classic gin and tonic, a refreshing, crisp cocktail with origins in 19th-century British colonial India as a malaria remedy. Combining gin, tonic water, and a hint of lime, this globally celebrated drink evolved from a medicinal concoction to a sophisticated mixology staple. Learn its history, preparation, and how to craft the perfect G&T at home with ice and a lime garnish.
Jan 26, 20211 min read


What defines a Blended Gin?
Sip back and discover blended gin is defined by combining multiple distilled gin components after distillation to achieve balance, consistency, and complexity. Learn what makes blended gin unique, how it differs from compound and single-shot gins, and why blending is increasingly used by premium craft distillers to refine flavour, aroma, and brand style.
Jan 21, 20212 min read


What defines an Alpine Gin?
Sip back and discover Alpine Gin, a European gin style rooted in the herbal traditions of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Defined by mountain botanicals like gentian, edelweiss, Swiss stone pine, and alpine juniper, Alpine Gin delivers crisp, piney, herbaceous flavours shaped by high-altitude terroir, wild foraging, and craft distilling. Learn how this modern style evolved into a globally recognised category.
Jan 21, 20211 min read


What is a Classic Gin?
Sip back and discover what defines a classic gin, from its juniper-forward style and neutral grain base to the differences between London Dry Gin, Plymouth Gin, Old Tom Gin, and Navy Strength Gin. Learn how botanicals, distillation techniques, and flavour profiles shape modern mixology and help bartenders choose the right gin for cocktails like the Martini or Pegu Club Cocktail.
Jan 21, 20212 min read


What is a Contemporary Gin?
Sip back and discover contemporary gin, a modern gin style emphasizing creative botanicals, fruit-forward flavors, and artisanal production. Learn about ingredients, cocktail versatility, and serving tips to enjoy this aromatic, approachable gin for mixers, gin and tonics, or innovative cocktails. Explore how contemporary gin redefines traditional juniper-led spirits for modern palates.
Jan 21, 20212 min read


What defines a London Gin?
Sip back and discover the history of London Gin and what defines London Dry Gin today. Learn how 19th-century distillation shaped its clean, juniper-forward style, why it’s not defined by geography, and how strict production rules make it the global benchmark for classic cocktails and traditional gin making.
Jan 21, 20212 min read


What is an Old Tom Gin?
Sip back and discover the history and revival of Old Tom Gin, a classic Victorian-era spirit that pre-dates London Dry. Originating in 18th and 19th century England, Old Tom was sweetened for smoother taste and botanical richness, masking early impurities while shaping cocktails like the Martinez and Tom Collins. Linked to London’s Gin Craze and iconic “Old Tom” cat plaques, this heritage gin now thrives in modern craft mixology.
Jan 21, 20211 min read
Find out more about gin, cocktail recipes, our fossil coastline, and the places
along the way that you can enjoy a jigger of Fossil Coast Gin.
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