Always a pleasure to receive an update on Dunnet Bay and their endeavours. Thanks Jo Jacobius from Axiom Communications for keeping me in the loop! Stannergill Whisky is neither a … Read More
I often say that one of the best things about this work, is the experiences that it affords me. More often than not I’m referring to the events, but it’s … Read More
This is not a piece that I wanted to write. But, sometimes you have to stand up. I keep most of my political and social views out the sphere of … Read More
A first and already award-winning collection of small batch spirits with simple ingredients and complex flavours is today being launched by J.G. Thomson & Co, a new brand from Edinburgh. … Read More
The Oxford Artisan Distillery, or TOAD as it’s fondly known, are doing amazing things with whisky at the moment. In recent months they launched their original rye and followed up … Read More
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
Nestled in the countryside of Shipton-on-Stour is a tiny and unassuming property, the Cotswolds Distillery. It was so sweetly hidden in the rolling hills and golden fields that only those with … Read More
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
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
So, as I see it there are 8 main brackets of gin flavour (Do let me know if you think otherwise). To know and understand these is a good starting … Read More