Discover the joy of spices with Opihr Gin’s Spice Tour

Opihr Gin has launched a summer campaign to introduce more people to the exciting world of spiced gins.

Titled the Spice Tour, the campaign will feature a series of free online masterclasses to show viewers how spices can elevate their sensory experiences. Running from 14 July to 14 September, they include a creative cocktail class with mixologist Richard Woods, a guide to scented candle making with Ricki Lawal, and a gastronomic class with Masterchef‘s Phili Armitage-Mattin.

The campaign comes following a poll by Opihr which found that more than a quarter (26 per cent) of people in the UK didn’t use spices in their home cooking or drinks because they lacked knowledge or confidence in how to use them.

Distilled by G&J Distillers in Warrington, Opihr Gin champions spices from different parts of the world in its gins. The range includes: Opihr London Dry, featuring tellicherry black peppers, grapefruit and cardamom; Opihr Arabian Edition, with black lemons and timut pepper; Opihr Far East Edition, with Szechuan pepper and smoky ajwain; and Opihr European Edition, which contains cascarilla bark and myrrh.

With its Spice Tour, the brand says it’s aiming to educate consumers in the UK about how easily spices can be used to enhance not just gin, but cocktails, meals and more. 

Robert Milton, global brand director for Opihr Gin, said: “OPIHR is leading the way in spiced gin innovations as consumers look to experiment with global flavours for a heightened taste experience.

“While more people are choosing spiced gin, we recognise there is more to be done to help consumers understand the different ways that spice can enhance flavours. Bringing together interesting experts in the world of spice with Opihr Spice Tour will do just that.”