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TAKE A JOURNEY OF GIN DISCOVERY WITH THE GIN TO MY TONIC

Award-Winning Meet-The-Maker Gin Shows, Gin Festivals & Gin Tastings

Join us as we indulge in a fantastic celebration of all things gin! The Gin To My Tonic are bringing gin-centric events to a city near you with a focus on outstanding craftsmanship, delightful flavour and the most enjoyable drinking experiences. Love gin? Then join us for something totally unique.

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The beautiful calming purple tones of the Lavender

The beautiful calming purple tones of the Lavender & Echinacea are quite simply enchanting, a perfect serve.
In 2012 Co-Founder Hamish Martin and his wife Liberty purchased a plot of land just outside of Edinburgh and began planning a ‘Secret Herb Garden’. In 2016 Steve Ross, Co-Founder 2 joined the Secret Herb Garden as a volunteer and there began the magic of Old Curiosity.
The ‘Secret Herb Garden’ is absolutely the inspiration and at the heart of this incredibly special range of gins. Each gin has its own character and is unique. The one thing that all the gins in the range have in common is that they all change colour (from natural properties!) Lavender & Echinacea are best known for their healing and soothing properties and not necessarily as a botanical in gin however it works.
The scent as you would expect is lavender, however there are layers of pine and citrus as well.
To taste, we paired with a light tonic and garnished simply with lemon and edible flowers. When the tonic is added it changes colour from deep purple to a light purple with pink tones.
It has a beautifully complex flavour, light floral flavour first off with a refreshing citrus burst. It is creamy & smooth with a crisp finish. A real taste sensation.
We absolutely love the Old Curiosity range. Such care, thought and craftsmanship goes into each gin, along with a good dose of innovation and experimentation.
@oldcuriosity #thegintomytonic

Today we are in #Manchester preparing for The Gin

Gin-uary blues? Plan your next gin adventure with

Gin-uary blues? Plan your next gin adventure with The Gin To My Tonic.
We’ll be taking our award-winning, gin-centric events on their biggest tour yet and YOU are invited to join the adventure!
SAVE THE DATE:
#Stoke 1st February
#Hartlepool 8th February
#Winchester 29th February
#Watford 7th March
#Glasgow SHOW 13th-15th March
#Nottingham 20th-21st March
#Bournemouth 27th-28th March
#Birmingham 24th-25th April
#Swindon 1st-2nd May
#London 15th-16th May
#Manchester SHOW 22nd-24th May
#Brighton 30th May
#Torquay 6th June
#Newcastle 12th-13th June
#HighWycombe 27th June
#Hull 4th July
#Surrey 11th July
#Bristol 18th July
#StAlbans 25th July
#Cheltenham 8th August
#Exeter 14th-15th August
#Cardiff SHOW 4th-5th September
#Oxford 12th September
#Sheffield 19th September
#Maidstone 3rd October
#Colchester 10th October
#Salisbury 17th October
#Reading 7th November
#Liverpool SHOW 13th-15th November - COMING 31st January
Tickets available at www.thegintomytonic.com/events
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We are featuring a gin that is long overdue a ment

We are returning to @cotswoldsdistillery this even

We are returning to @cotswoldsdistillery this evening with their Baharat Gin.
This sumptuous small batch gin will take your taste buds on a journey through the Middle East and Asian subcontinent. The word Baharat means “blend of spices”, The foundation of the gin is juniper and coriander, which has then been blended with cardamom, cumin, clove, cinnamon, black pepper, chilli and a hint of Jaffa Orange.
On the nose this is full of piney juniper, cumin, clove, black pepper and cardamom. To taste the spice supports rather than dominates juniper, with cardamom, clove and black pepper standing out. Citrus adds a touch of sweetness. The chilli was particularly intriguing to us and makes itself known around 5-10 seconds after your first sip. It’s a mild heat, never overpowering, but you are aware that it’s there adding to the gins complexity. The chilli leads the finish with black pepper as its companion.
At 46% ABV it’s a distinct and confident little number, sure to stand out in any serve, and is utterly delicious! We’ve paired this with a Fever-Tree Aromatic Tonic and a garnish of orange sprinkled with dry red chill. Yummy! #thegintomytonic

Today we had the pleasure of spending a few hours

Today we had the pleasure of spending a few hours not far from TGTMT HQ at the Cotswolds Distillery learning all about their history, ethos and of course incredible range of spirits.
From the moment you arrive at the Distillery & Visitor Centre a warm welcome awaits. It is open, inviting and impeccably finished in true Cotswold style. The gift shop that showcases their range and other local products is perfect to peruse and purchase (some limited edition gems are only on sale there!) and the cafe creates a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy brunch, lunch and cocktails. Perfect so far right?
We joined the tour that was taking place learnt about the history of the Cotswolds Distillery from inception to present day.
Founder Daniel Szor is a native New Yorker with a love of whiskey. Having lived in London and working in the finance industry for some time he decided to change course in life. A move to the Cotswolds to spend more time with family and start a new venture. With whiskey being his true passion and inspired by the Cotswold surrounds thus the Cotswolds Distillery was born.
The production of whiskey is of course at the very core of their business, but as we know whiskey takes time! (Must be laid down for 3 years and 1 day to be exact!) To keep the distillery in a solvent state they decided to create a gin whilst their whiskey was maturing. The gin that we all know (AND LOVE), Cotswolds London Dry Gin.
Initially they were making the gin in a 500 litre German still, due to demand they soon outgrew this and invested in the beautiful Dolly who is over double the size.
Cotswolds London Dry Gin is beautifully complex and takes you on a flavour journey ranging from delicate lavender notes, to bold herbaceous bay leaf, bright citrus and a touch of spice from the black pepper. It is a delight for the senses and palate. If you haven’t tried their gin already add it to the list pronto! And if you ever find yourselves in the area then do consider a visit.
We must say a huge thank you to Connor and the team for looking after us today, a perfect way to spend a Friday. We will be back soon!
@cotswoldsdistillery #thegintomytonic

Sometimes we wonder how we’ve got so far in our

Sometimes we wonder how we’ve got so far in our gin journey and haven’t featured certain gins…..
Tonight we are partly rectifying this by featuring @oldbakerygin , who some of you may have met during our 2019 Show & Festival Tour.
The story goes that Plumber Ian Puddick bought an Old Bakery in 2012 whilst converting it into an office. During a legal dispute over ownership of the Chimney, Ian learnt that the Bakers who previously owned the Bakery used to make illicit gin. Ian tracked down the original recipe which has only 4 botanicals and resurrected the gin to create Old Bakery.
To describe Old Bakery is ultra-smooth, refreshing, clean and is bottled at 41.7% ABV. It’s a classic gin in a number ways, small batch, with juniper taking centre stage alongside a bold, bright and delicious citrus. In traditional London Dry fashion this leads to a peppery finish which adds depth, complexity and helps create a satisfying finish.
Botanical simplicity is rare feature in today’s gin scene, but Old Bakery are an exception. It’s also fair to say they make-up for their lack of botanicals with an abundance of personality. Ian, George and the wider Old Bakery team are cheeky chaps and really bring the story to life with their friendly nature and vibrant personalities.
What’s more, the lack of the botanicals is actual a positive as the gin tastes great. But don’t just take our word for this as the gin is reportedly supplied to Buckingham Palace.
As a serve we paired with grapefruit, basil and a Mediterranean Tonic. If you do see Old Bakery Gin at any of our events this year then make sure you say hello, try their gin, and of course listen to their fantastic backstory. You won’t regret it….
#thegintomytonic

We have a gem of a gin this morning in the form of

We have a gem of a gin this morning in the form of the multi award winning Napue made by the Kyrö Distillery.
Kyrö Distillery was founded by a group of friends who with a shared love of rye whiskey decided to start making their own along with a gin.
They distill with 100% whole grain Finnish rye, famed for its intense and full flavour.
The botanicals are also native to Finland and are foraged outside of the distillery ensuring true Finnish provenance.
Botanicals include cranberries, birch leaves & sea buckthorn, a divine mix of rich fruit and aromatic notes.
On the nose it is rich in scent and of course big and bold Juniper.
To taste, well you can see why it was voted the worlds best gin! A complex combination of sweet and herbal depth, the rye flavour stands proud and gives a strong peppered finish. Divine!
We garnished with dried cranberries and rosemary which perfectly compliments the sweet and savoury notes in the gin.
Napue is a strong favourite amongst many a gin enthusiast, and we can see why, a must try 🙌🏻
@kyrodistillery #thegintomytonic

@mermaidgin PINK is the latest redesign from the I

@mermaidgin PINK is the latest redesign from the Isle of Wight Distillery.
Bottled at 38% ABV it infuses the flavour and aroma of Island strawberries, with the smooth yet complex taste of the original Mermaid Gin.
All the things you love about the original remains, such as juniper, rock samphire, lemon zest, elderflower and grains of paradise, however it’s of course the mighty strawberry that steals the show here. The combination of the citrus, peppery notes and seaside keep this interesting mind, making his more than just a one-dimension fruit gin. You do feel like you are drinking in the Isle of Wight seaside with their creations.
Rock samphire is also known locally as “Mermaid’s Kiss” as grows just above the seas high tide line. We thought this was oddly fitting with this latest redesign.
Kudos to the distillery for once again creating a plastic free bottle made entirely of recyclable materials.
The bottle is bound to send up-cyclists into a frenzy as it’s another gorgeous design. Surely this is destined to become a lamp, vase or wedding table centre piece somewhere near you.. at least someone will have fun drinking the gin first!
#thegintomytonic

@lindandlime Gin is the very first spirit produced

@lindandlime Gin is the very first spirit produced by The Port of Leith Distillery. It’s a gin forged from the talent, heritage and industry of Edinburgh.
This gin is inspired by James Lind, who conducted one of the first clinical trials ever recorded, and played a significant part in the story of the prevention of scurvy. It may seem odd to be talking about scurvy whilst enjoying a Gin & Tonic, but scurvy is caused by a prolonged deficiency of vitamin C, and James recorded that the most sudden and visible effects where shown by sailors eating citrus fruits, in particular limes.
Lind & Lime takes a 96% ABV base spirit, which they then re-distill into a curated mix of 7 botanicals to ensure harmony. There are three botanicals within Lind & Lime that deserve a special mention; zesty fresh lime which is taken from the rind, or skin of the lime. Pink Peppercorns to create balance and add a gentle spice. And of course the might juniper berry! Personally we love a gin with pink peppercorns so this got us excited from the off-set.
On the nose there is clear juniper aroma, with background hints of pink peppercorns. Whilst we know lime plays a leading role, it’s subtle on the nose, but the piney scent is to be relished. This gin means business! On the plate it’s classic, smooth and warming. A wave of fresh lime hits you, quickly followed by juniper before entering a two way tug of war with spice. There’s a beautiful dryness to this that celebrates the earthiness of juniper and indeed gin, accompanied by a lingering citrusy and spice combo. Pair with an Indian Tonic and Lime.
We have to touch base on the bottle as well that is ‘simply beautiful’ and pays homage to the heritage and historic port of Leith. As a gateway to Scotland’s capital, Leith was a trading centre back in the 14th Century. One of the most valuable commodities was wine and this bottle reflects this. It may seem odd for a gin to be housed in a wine bottle, but it’s oddly fitting given the gins rich flavours and history.
Scotland continues to be a powerhouse in the gin world and this gin fits in perfectly!

Elephant Sloe Gin has been on our must try list fo

WE ARE 3! 🥂 Three years ago today we decided to

WE ARE 3! 🥂
Three years ago today we decided to take a leap into the world of social media blogging and ‘The Gin To My Tonic’ was born.
The Gin To My Tonic was created as escape from our 9-5 reality and to allow us to immerse ourselves in a real passion, however neither of us could have foreseen the gin filled journey ahead.
In September 2018 we launched The Gin To My Tonic Show, quickly followed by The Gin To My Tonic Festival. 2019 saw us undertake our first tour around the UK, win our first award for “Best Consumer Launch Show”, as well as launch exciting collaborations.
2020 promises to be our biggest year yet, but what remains at the heart of The Gin To My Tonic is a best friendship and a love and respect for gin, distilling and craftsmanship.
There’s also an environmental responsibility now as we ensure everything is fully recyclable, and we continue to operate in a way that protects the natural environment. Every little helps!
We’d just like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has joined us on this journey. It’s so amazing getting to engage with you on social media, but to put faces to names at our events really is lovely. Please do come and say hello if you see us.
Final words from us, keep spreading the gin love, and don’t be afraid to continue to try new things and experiment with new combinations. It’s all about the journey, your own personal palettes and having fun along the way!
Love,
Em & Paul #thegintomytonic

The Gin To My Tonic Show: Meet-the-Makers. Glasgow. 13th-15th March 2020.

The Gin To My Tonic Festival Stoke. 1st February 2020.

SS Great Britain Gin Tasting. Bristol. 14th February 2020.

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