February Gin Monthly

Despite being the shortest month it’s been a busy one, with plenty of events and booze news, so do – please – read on.

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January Gin Monthly

January was long wasn’t it?! But, luckily for me, it was also packed with a whole lot of fun including visiting two of the most wonderful – and completely different – distilleries in the UK. Oh, and a little namecheck in The Guardian too! They described me as a “spirits writer and gin expert” so I think that makes it official now, doesn’t it?!

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December Gin Monthly

December was pleasingly peaceful in a professional sense, leaving me plenty of time to get on with everything that a family Christmas demands, but there’s still plenty to read about – including some booze news, new gin releases and a very honest review of Miracle at Henrietta – so what are you waiting for…?

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November Gin Monthly

November has been a little more peaceful than previous months but there’s still plenty to read about, so what are you waiting for?!

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Marvellous Midwinter Mixology

All gins featured below were kindly gifted. Article contains affiliate links.

Christmas means cocktails and never more so than after the year we’ve had! So get mixing and raise the spirits of everyone in your bubble with these brilliant beverages.

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Splendid Seasonal Sips

Looking for some cracking Christmas cocktails or seasonal serves?! Look no further….

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Cracking Christmas Cocktails

You might just about tempt me with gin-cured salmon during the festive season but, to be honest, the only place I really want to find gin at Christmas is under the tree or in my glass! Here are seven cracking cocktails to see you through the bleak midwinter.

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OTG’s Marmalade Gin

IMG_2539From Aber Falls Marmalade Gin to Malfy Con Arancia (featuring blood orange peel) and Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla (made with Seville oranges and orange blossom), citrus is undoubtedly where it’s at at the moment. And One Time Gin’s April subscription box is no exception. I was lucky enough to receive the “dinky” package, including a 350ml bottle of Marmalade Gin alongside a bottle each of Luscombe’s Devon Tonic Water and Grapefruit Water and a bottle of OTG’s “Curaçao-esque” orange and ginger liqueur. And I was not disappointed. Not one bit.

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