Kylie Minogue

10 Celebs turning 50 in 2018

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


Let’s go back to basics: The Types of Gin

If you are new to gin you might not be familiar with all the different types of…


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Which Type of Gin Girl Are You?

Ever wondered what your chosen gin says about you? There is a gin for every…


Fifty Pounds Gin Cask at the Back

Roll Out The Barrel

Something new is happening to gin… Well, we say “new”. In fact, it’s something…


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50 Facts about Gin ( Part II )

26) Classic cocktail The Gimlet is said to originate in the British Navy, in…


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50 Facts about Gin ( Part I )

1) Gin’s origins are Dutch. British troops fighting the Thirty Years War got…


Fifty Pounds Gin: highball or balloon glass?

Copa Vs Hi-Ball – The battle for the perfect gin glass

Gin is a very personal thing. The last decade has seen a boom in the variety of…


Juniper berries

Juniper - the key ingredient in gin.

It’s the key ingredient in gin. It’s what gives gin its distinctive aroma and…


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The Botanical Story

All gin must contain juniper. “That’s a given,” explains Charles Maxwell,…


Fifty Pounds Gin & Fever Tree Tonic

The history of tonic water

The history of tonic water is another fine, quirky tale. Originally known as…