The A–Z of Gin: W is for… Water
While water is not technically an ‘ingredient’ in the distillation process, it is crucial to it. Some distillers claim theContinue Reading
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The A–Z of Gin: V is for… Vapour infusion
Vapour infusion is a technique used during the distillation of gin and other spirits to extract aroma compounds, or congeners,Continue Reading
The A–Z of Gin: T is for… Terpenes
We’re now delving deep into the chemistry of distilling with terpenes. These are aromatic molecules that help to build theContinue Reading
The A–Z of Gin: S is for… Sipsmith
We’re not playing favourites here: there is a reason we have singled out London distiller Sipsmith for our A-Z. BackContinue Reading
The A–Z of Gin: R is for… Rotary evaporator
A rotary evaporator (or rotovap) is a piece of distilling equipment which, like a pot or column still, exploits theContinue Reading
The A–Z of Gin: Q is for… Quinine
Quinine is a key ingredient found in tonic water and gives the drink its slightly bitter flavour. Extracted from theContinue Reading
Inside the world’s biggest private gin collection
For a fan of anything, there are few greater pleasures than having the chance to explore the object of yourContinue Reading
Desert Island Drinks: Ray Clynick, Oro Gin
Ray Clynick is the founder and distiller at Oro Gin in Scotland. After studying biochemistry at university and post-graduate level,Continue Reading
Cocktail of the week: Tarquin’s Cornish Cooler
Regardless of the weather outside, we are bringing some sunshine to your weekend with our cocktail of the week: theContinue Reading
Elephant Gin launches charity foundation
Elephant Gin is taking its years-long commitment to wildlife conservation to the next level with the launch of its ownContinue Reading