The collaboration has resulted in a
gin liqueur that promises to be bright and citrussy, either to be drunk simply with tonic water and a slice of pink grapefruit, or to be turned into a spritz using prosecco and fresh grapefruit juice.
Technically, the trend should be called the Second
Gin Craze.
When you look at lot of the
gins that are emerging in the market just now, the ones that do best are the ones that invested in their brands.
The new summer-ready tipple scooped the prestigious 'Masters' title at the Spirits Business
Gin Masters awards, putting it top of the class against pricier rivals.
Why not grow your own so you can add your own juniper berries to your favourite
gin. Or maybe you would rather make your own unique botanical
gin blend?
Set up like a old fashioned parlour, you can have
gin afternoon tea or a group
gin tasting, or just enjoy the rare
gins and botanicals on offer.
Warwickshire's first
gin cruises are launching this weekend for those who want to see the sights of historic Stratford while having a drink of
gin.
The
Gin Clan: Scottish
Gins & Distilleries by Fiona Laing, Great Northern Books, PS11.99
FOR
GIN lovers, there has never been more choice and Aldi is spearheading innovation for small batch producers in Scotland.
"The
gin market has doubled in value over the last five years to be worth around PS2.2billion, and this has resulted in all sorts of distilleries creating wonderful
gins for people to enjoy.
Accolades from the prestigious worldwide tasting competition, presented by
Gin Magazine, include a Gold medal for the California distillery's Blade Gin[TM] in the Contemporary
Gin category and a Gold medal for Rusty Blade Gin[TM] in the Matured
Gin Category.
Daffy's
Gin Christmas Card (5cl), from PS7.49, single card; box of 6 cards, PS44.94, Daffy's
Gin WE love this luxe boxed gin-centric card with festive message on the back: 'The weather outside is frightful but the
gin inside delightful, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!' Tipplesworth Christmas Cocktail Stocking, PS15, Tipplesworth A FUN stocking for grown-ups with a festive punch cocktail mixer (50cl) and two miniature bottles of Tanqueray
Gin.