The Gin Series

Simply put, Navy Strength gin is any gin with a minimum ABV of 57%. Most standard gins have an ABV or Alcohol by Volume of 40%. Navy Strength gin is often considered a purer, more flavourful expression of gin with the potential to offer a creamier mouthfeel. A Brief History of Navy Strength Gin Following its introduction to Britain during the 80 Years War of the late 16th and early 17th centuries, gin became a staple for members of the Royal British Navy. Rations of booze w

We all love a G&T but the tonic can make or break your favourite gin. What is tonic Tonic water is a bittersweet and carbonated drink best used with gin. The ingredient that gives tonic water its characteristic flavour is quinine. Quinine is the bitter extract of the cinchona bark and renowned for its antimalarial properties. For this reason, the cinchona tree is commonly referred to as the “Fever Tree”. Image by Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen A little bit

A cocktail foamer is an essential tool in the art of a mixologist – the funky “on trend” word for a bartender (we would never have considered Tom Cruise and Brian Brown as mixologists in the 1988 movie Cocktail) A cocktail foamer helps create elegant frothy layers on drinks to elevate the presentation and texture of cocktails. Traditionally, foam in cocktails was achieved using egg whites, which not only provided the froth but also added a silky mouthfeel. Today there are man