Sipsmith and Portobello Road – Two staple gin related London landmarks.
Friday 24th February, I went on a lovely jolly up to London with the illustrious David T Smith and delightful Cherry Constable, in order to research for a new book. It’s … Read More
Gin Tasting Evening at the Wine Vaults
Sunday 2nd October marked the first of a new run of Gin Tasting Evenings to happen at the Wine Vaults, Portsmouth. Brainchild of Business woman Tracie Sharp, they are also … Read More
Tiger Gin – Purrfection
I love Twitter. There I was, minding my own business when I get a message from a JJ Lawrence of Tiger Gin asking if I had tried the gin and would … Read More
Festivities in our fair city – The Gin Festival comes to Portsmouth
One of the things that baffles me about our hometown of Portsmouth, is that despite our Victorian and nautical heritage, there is a distinct lack of gin in our history. Am I … Read More
IOW Distillery – Mermaids and the mighty – HMS Victory Navy Strength Gin
Being lucky enough to work at the Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth, I have developed an enormous appreciation for all things nautical. This concept goes exceedingly well with gin, which has a … Read More
Half Hitch – A double exposure of past and present
I’ve had a soft spot for Camden since I was young. It reminded me of Brighton, where people were colourful and inventive and most importantly didn’t judge each other. It’s … Read More
City Of London Distillery
Amidst the hustle and bustle of London City, nestled quietly down Bride Lane and just out of reach of the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral; sits the humble entrance to COLD … Read More
Wheadon’s gin
So, two weeks ago on a beautifully sunny Sunday, I took a trip to Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival to meet with Luke Wheadon, proprietor of the stunning Bella Luce … Read More
