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 that were sent to me at home to judge, score and write notes on. With 900+ entries this year, the judges were all sent different…
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ADI Judging of Craft Spirits 2020 – Registration Open!
For those of you who remember, I was lucky enough to go to San Francisco earlier in the year to judge for the ADI, in their Judging of Craft Spirits. Luckily for me, they like what I do so I’ve been invited back for next year. I’ve recently had word that registration to enter your…
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 base and hot bed for shows, launches and other events. And the last month has been particularly generous, what with two of the largest events…
Thunderflower Gin – Mystic Elixir
I’ve had Thunderflower Gin on my radar ever since I saw discerning gin drinker and ‘fellow blogger Sarah of Gin A Ding Ding singing it’s praises online. So, I’ve been patiently whispering words, waiting for the day to come when some would appear for me and behold, my quiet incantations have come good. And, what a…
News – Hussingtree Gin – Asparagus Edition
Pleased to receive an email from Hussingtree Gin today with some news on a new release. Always happy to share new releases so do feel free to email me with news! Not sure how I feel about Asparagus gin, although I’m very curious as to how it could be used in cocktails: We’re really excited…
Batch Innovation – March and Garam Masala
And I almost missed it. Have you ever tried Batch Gin? It’s quite wonderful. Their classic gin was actually the first gin I was ever sent to review . Which you can if you so fancy, read here. So naturally, it remains rather close to my heart. And yes, I do still have the bottle, despite…
Sloemotion Hedgerow Gin with Rhubarb and Raspberry – Modern Pink Gin Done Right
I first discovered Sloemotion at a Gin Festival. The stand was manned by the lovely Adam Cook, who had previously worked for Masons. I was immediately intrigued. One of the many gin companies to explode out of Yorkshire in the last few years, their essence is not just whimsical, it’s really rather charming. Sloemotion are…
ADI San Francisco Travel Trip Diary – Day 9: The Journey Home
When I woke up, I was a little fuzzy from the day before. If you haven’t read day 8, it might be worth catching up. Tequila, Mezcal and Gin can give you quite the head. I woke early, snuck into the shower and was down for breakfast early. As I prepared a toasted bagel smothered…
ADI San Francisco Travel Trip Diary – Day 8: Tequila, Mezcal and Gin
It was the last day so I knew I had to make it count. I wanted to get into Mission. The chap sat next to me on the flight into the city lived in that area and said that it was a nice part of town. I did a bit of research and discovered that…
ADI San Francisco Travel Trip Diary – Day 6: The Grand Panel Party
The final day of judging was a blast. I was asked to join the review panel which was just amazing! The review pane judging began in the morning, to help judge the spirits that had gone back for well, review. It really shows the integrity of the process, I think. If a spirit is brought…