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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 defines a Cordial Gin?
Sip back and discover cordial gin, a premium gin liqueur blending juniper-led flavour with natural fruit and botanical sweetness. Learn how cordial gin evolved from historic British herbal cordials to modern craft spirits, including sloe and damson gin. Explore how it’s made, how to drink it, and why it’s a must-try for gin lovers and travellers.
Jan 21, 20212 min read


What defines a Fruit Gin?
Sip back and discover the world of fruit gin, a flavorful twist on classic gin infused with berries, citrus, or exotic fruits. Learn how fruit gin is made, its flavor profile, serving tips, and cocktail recipes. Perfect for gin enthusiasts and cocktail lovers seeking vibrant, aromatic drinks, fruit gin offers a refreshing alternative to traditional London Dry gin with both sweetness and complexity in every sip.
Jan 21, 20212 min read


What is a Navy Strength Gin?
Sip back and explore the historic bond between gin and the Royal Navy, dating back to the 18th century when ships carried gin for medicinal use. Discover the origins of Navy Strength gin, tested with gunpowder for purity, first produced in Plymouth’s Blackfriars Distillery. Learn how lime juice rations inspired the Gimlet cocktail and how quinine tonic in India created the timeless gin and tonic enjoyed worldwide today.
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


What is a Vilnius Gin?
Sip back and explore Vilnius, Lithuania’s historic capital, where UNESCO-listed Old Town, cultural festivals, and scenic parks meet the iconic Vilnius Gin. Discover the juniper-forward, citrus-rich London Dry style of this geographically protected gin with a century-long heritage, perfect for gin & tonics, Martinis, and Negronis. Vilnius blends history, nature, and craft spirit tradition for a truly Baltic experience.
Jan 21, 20213 min read


What is a sipping gin?
Sip back and discover sipping gin that traces the evolution of gin from medieval medicinal spirit and Dutch jenever to a modern premium drink crafted for neat enjoyment. Unlike cocktail gins, sipping gin is balanced for slow tasting, showcasing layered botanicals, refined distillation, and aromatic depth. Its rise reflects the craft gin movement, renewed focus on provenance, and a growing culture of mindful spirits appreciation. Ideal for those seeking flavour.
Jan 21, 20212 min read


What is a Crème au Genièvre?
Sip back and discover Crème au Genièvre a cask-aged juniper liqueur bridging traditional gin and classic French crème liqueurs. Distilled from juniper, sweetened with sugar, and matured in American, European, or Japanese oak casks, it develops a rich, viscous texture and complex aromas from tannins, lignin, and wood ageing. Dairy-free by definition, it is enjoyed neat, in cocktails, or as a sugar syrup alternative in gin-based drinks.
Jan 21, 20212 min read
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