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Fossil Coast Gin announces its business partnership with the Jurassic Coast Trust
We are pleased to announce our business partnership with the Jurassic Coast Trust.
Feb 13, 20212 min read


Garnishes, Mixers and Tonics
Gin is a versatile drink and the choice of a garnish has evolved beyond the simple lemon slice and now includes a multitude of wheels,...
Feb 2, 20212 min read


What is a Gin Geographic Indication?
A geographical indication (GI) is a distinctive sign used to identify a product whose quality, reputation or other such characteristics...
Feb 2, 20211 min read


What are Gin Botanicals?
Along with juniper many Gin’s are distilled with botanicals to give them their distinctive flavour, fragrance and colour. Gin like other...
Feb 2, 20215 min read


The Wibble Cocktail Recipe
The Wibble is a cocktail that consists of Gin, Sloe Gin, Grapefruit Juice, Blackberry Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Juice an Sugar. It was created...
Jan 27, 20211 min read


The Fairbank Cocktail Recipe
The Fairbank Cocktail Recipe a simple variation of the classic martini.
Jan 25, 20211 min read


The Breakfast Martini Cocktail Recipe
The Breakfast Martini Cocktail Recipe is similar to the Marmalade Cocktail found in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book.
Jan 25, 20211 min read


The Bramble Cocktail Recipe
Sip back and discover the Bramble Cocktail, a modern classic gin sour created by Dick Bradsell in 1984 at Fred’s Club, London. Featuring gin, lemon juice, sugar, and a drizzle of Crème de mûre, this fruit-forward cocktail delivers striking visual appeal and refreshing flavor. Explore its recipe, iconic presentation, and variations like the Winter Bramble and Bourbon Bramble.
Jan 25, 20212 min read


Aviation Cocktail Recipe
Aviation Cocktail Recipe. A 20th-century drinks innovation Aviation was published by Hugo Ensslin in 1916.
Jan 22, 20211 min read


Negroni Cocktail Recipe
Sip back and discover the history of the Negroni cocktail, from its origins in 1919 Florence to its status as a global aperitivo classic. Learn how gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth combined to create one of the world’s most iconic and enduring cocktails.
Jan 22, 20212 min read


Martini Cocktail Recipe
Martini Cocktail Recipe. The quintessential cocktail that only has two ingredients prepared with gin.
Jan 22, 20211 min read


What defines a Bath Tub Gin
What defines a Bath Tub Gin?
Jan 21, 20211 min read


What is a Gin Style?
Sip back and explore the diverse world of gin styles, from juniper-led London Dry to citrus, herbal, spiced, and contemporary botanical blends. Learn how production methods, spirit bases, and regional traditions—from Plymouth and Old Tom to Navy Strength, Japanese, and Nordic gins—shape flavour, character, and cocktail performance, alongside key ABV regulations in the EU and United States.
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 defines a London Gin?
What defines a London Gin?
Jan 21, 20211 min read


What defines a Cordial Gin?
What defines a Cordial Gin? A cordial gin is crafted to reflect the values and properties of gin but is further sweetened.
Jan 21, 20211 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


What is a Crème au Genièvre?
What is a Crème au Genièvre?
Jan 21, 20212 min read
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