This Saturday is World Gin Day, returning for an eighth year of juniper-related ridiculousness. With the British summer almost certain to disappear with a rumble of thunder and a weekend of pouring rain, there may…
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World Gin Day 2016 – any excuse for gin is a good excuse
Posted on 10 June 2016 by Billy
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The Whisky Exchange Spirit of the Year 2016
Posted on 17 December 2015 by Stuart
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We sell thousands of spirits at The Whisky Exchange, so choosing our Spirit of the Year is a tough challenge. This is the third year we’ve given an award to our favourite spirit of the…
Continue reading »Spirit of the Month – Tanqueray Old Tom
Posted on 7 September 2015 by Billy
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Joining the Spirit of the Month ranks this September is something both old and new at the same time – Tanqueray Old Tom. Old Tom is an old style of gin, sweeter than a London…
Continue reading »Summer Gin Cocktail Kit – have it your way!
Posted on 17 July 2015 by Stuart
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The sun is doing its best to peek out from behind the clouds, and in preparation for a glorious August, we’ve put together a great little cocktail kit that lets you personalise your drinks –…
Continue reading »World Gin Day 2015
Posted on 9 June 2015 by Billy
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It’s that time of year: World Gin Day is rapidly approaching – Saturday 13 June. Yet again I’m using it as an excuse to tell you about some of the weird and wonderful new gins…
Continue reading »Colour Me Goodd, I'm Chlorochrous With Envy
Posted on 12 May 2009 by Tim F
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I received an email from Angus Winchester’s mailing list today that has revolutionised my future tasting notes for this blog in a small but brilliant way. For those of you who haven’t heard of him,…
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Bodega Piedra Fluida tends to its vines at an altitude of 1650 meters, in the volcanic soils of the Canary Islands �...
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In 2018, Bodega Piedra Fluida started its journey and cultivated vines at an altitude of 1650 meters in the volcanic s...
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The 2021-vintage of Seneca Lake Cabernet Franc represents a warm vintage in the producer’s cool New York...
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Winemaker Marelise Niemann embraces a minimal intervention philosophy when making her wines, both for Momento and farm...
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