World Gin Awards 2020
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
Passion and Business – Junipalooza and Imbibe
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
Gin Live 2019 – Here’s to the first of many!
What a beautiful day for the first ever Gin Live! I do a little writing for Gin Magazine so I was keen to get along and see what one of … Read More
Gin Magazine – A Hard Copy of Gin’s Success
With so many gin blogs out there and so much information to be found online, do you ever get the craving to hold the information in your hand? That traditional … Read More
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
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
A fantastical history of gin
Have you ever heard of the term dutch courage? Well a little birdy suggests it comes from gin. Gin, or genever in its original form, was being used for medicinal … Read More
