Fifty Pounds Gin Tonic

How to create the perfect Gin and Tonic

Since the start of the craft gin boom, the tonic market has evolved rapidly.…


BBQ Gin marinade Fifty pounds gin photo Jon Tyson

Gin, charcoal and some unusual marinades ....

The arrival of summer used to mean the smell of burned sausages and charcoal…


The Beatles

Momentous events from 50 years ago this month, August 1968

On August 4, Lee McKillop was born. Never heard of him? That’s because he’s…


Low Calorie drinks: Gin & Tonic

Keeping it light....

It’s summer, where everyone starts talking about “beach diets” and “bikini…


Gin Tasting Wheel

Flower Power

As you’ll know from our taste and aroma notes, Fifty Pounds Gin ticks a lot of…


Fifty Pounds Gin fifty years ago

Momentous events from 50 years ago this month, July 1968

July 3, 1968 saw the release of Waiting For The Sun, the third studio album…


Rhubarb gin

Think Pink ...

The rise of Pink Gin is a confusing one, given that, well, there are various…


Film

Momentous events from 50 years ago this month, June 1968

Bobby Kennedy On June 5, 1968, after addressing a crowd of supporters at the…


Momentous events from 50 years ago this month, May 1968

The number 50 is one that’s close to our hearts – for obvious reasons. As a…


Kylie Minogue

10 Celebs turning 50 in 2018

As you can probably guess from our name, the number 50 is one that’s…