Events

I first met Pete Lumber at the 2019’s Craft Distilling Expo, held in the Truman Brewery, London. He had attended a panel on distillers and the media and held on … Read More

World Gin Awards 2021 are now open for entries! I’ve received an email this morning from the wonderful people at Paragraph Publishing to advise they are now taking submission for … Read More

It was a great pleasure for me to get involved with the Gin Guide Awards for the first time this year. Some of the gins I tried were excellent and … Read More

Last year I was relatively disciplined with writing posts each day. It was easy to find a little time on waking up or going to sleep and it’s really good … Read More

I’m doing this in a slightly higgledy piggledy fashion this year, due to snatching times to write. Last year gave me a little time in the mornings to sum up … Read More

I’ve been so excited to come back to San Francisco. It’s such a cool place. If you’re not been, put it on your list. It’s a place that everyone should … Read More

Yesterday was a great day on the gin calendar, the World Gin Awards final 2020. Just prior to Christmas I completed judging of the semi finals, some 70 odd bottles … Read More

For those of you who remember, I was lucky enough to go to San Francisco earlier in the year to judge for the ADI, in their Judging of Craft Spirits. … Read More

Being a gin writer based outside of London isn’t always easy. Don’t get me wrong, there are great gin scenes happening all over the country. But, London is still a … Read More

Have I got a treat for you! I’ve teamed up with to offer 2 lucky winners tickets to the Taste of London Show! “Puerto de Indias Strawberry Gin is giving … Read More