News – Fever Tree shares up by 15%
I’ve just read an interesting article in the Guardian that said Fever Trees shares had jumped up by 15%. I think a lot of us are pleased about this. Please excuse the rather … Read More
Gin Tonica – David T Smith
A good friend of mine, Mr David T Smith, has recently launched a new book. His book, Gin Tonica contains 40 different recipes for Spanish style gin and tonic cocktails. … Read More
Ledgers Tonics and The Gin Lab
Recently I received an email from The Gin Lab asking me to write a review on Ledgers Tonics. I’m always keen to try something new and especially spend a bit … 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
Luke Benson – Fever Tree
The wonderful Luke Benson of Fever-Tree came in to visit us at Gin and Olive back in May. Unfortunately I was unable to attend but he kindly left some literature on one of … Read More
Batch Premium Gin – A review
Phil Whitwell of Batch contacted me some time ago to request I take the time to try his new gin and write a few words. What an absolute pleasure. Soon after, bottle … Read More
What’s coming up
One of the main perks of my job are the wonderful people I get to meet through gin training. With permission I’m writing up small pieces on each and I … Read More
