Virtual Ginuary Tasting Programme 28th January 2023
Meet-the-Makers Virtually on Saturday 28th January 6pm - 8.30pm

With the start of the year always being a little dull as we get back into the daily grind, we all are in need of something to look forward to. So lets change January to Gin-uary!
This month we want to brighten up your gin shelves with 5 delicious and exciting gins from all over the country. We are all about championing craft and the art of distillation, here you can read about each individual company, and the gins they produce.
So, without further ado, lets start the month as we mean to go on and raise a glass to these fantastic distilleries, from afar!
Love and Best Wishes,
The Gin To My Tonic Team
Suggested Mixers
Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin – Fever-Tree Indian Tonic & a garnish of Lemon and Rosemary
Contractors Classic Dry Gin – Fever-Tree Indian Tonic & garnish of Lemon & Hibiscus
Dandy Kat Signature Gin – Mediterranean Tonic & a garnish of Orange or Lemon.
No.186gin Signature Gin – Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic & a garnish of Grapefruit & Rosemary.
No.1 Fairham Signature Gin – Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic & a garnish of Orange

The Sartorially Elegant Dry Gin by Berkshire Botanical

Berkshire Botanical Distillery was founded by Johnny Neil in 2019. With experience in distilling dating back through multiple generations of his family, you could say gin runs through his veins.
Located in Yattendon, Berkshire, it all began at The Royal Oak pub, where ‘Harry’ (the copper still pictured above) lived and worked. But as the business grew and the gin grew in popularity, Johnny found the need for a larger premises. Berkshire Botanical now operates with a 200litre copper-pot still on the Yattendon estate, allowing production capacity to significantly increase.
Fuelled by a passion for the industry and a love for traditional craft distilling, Berkshire Botanical sources all local flora and fauna where possible. One key botanical in the dry gin is Norway Spruce, this is grown on the Yattendon Estate which is famous for its Christmas Tree Farm. As a company, they are partnered with Berks, Buck & Oxon Wildlife Trust to ensure they are working to protect local wildlife.
The gin itself is distilled using hand picked botanicals such as, Norway Spruce, Juniper, Coriander, Orange Peel and Grapefruit. It is a perfectly balanced dry gin which stands up to a good G&T but is also versatile enough to be used in more adventurous cocktails.
A Celebration of Friendship - Dedbest Distillery bring you Contractors Dry Gin

As coincidental as it sounds, the friendship between Bob Dedman and Damian Best began in a bar. As the years went on and they worked together in the construction industry, the dream of owning a distillery became more and more tempting until one day, they decided to make it a reality.
Located in beautiful Sussex countryside, the Dedbest Distillery runs out of the Old Mill Room on Crockstead Farm. Thanks to the beautiful countryside and abundance of wildlife, Bob and Damian are given the ability to take ideas directly from nature with the added bonus of a beautiful setting to work in.
Creating a gin that represents the authenticity of their dream to own a distillery was key. The ratios were tirelessly tested and tweaked to created a unique yet traditional flavour. The stars of the show are Hibiscus and Lemongrass. This initial burst of citrus combined with the delicate floral notes gives a beautifully balanced gin.

Afternoon Tea at its Finest!

The founders of The Dandy Kat Gin Company are quite lucky. Not only are they siblings, they’re also great friends. Older sister Suzanne is the gin fan and a collector of anything small-batch; Martin is the business mind so, together, they make a great team.
It was on one of their many dog walks together that the idea of making their own gin came to life. Suzanne had visited a number of gin distilleries, had even made her own gin, and dreamed of, one day, owning her own distillery. She knew what the gin would be called. She knew what the botanicals would be. She kept on talking about a lottery win…
Martin, on the other hand, realised that this dream could become reality. He began talking about demand, promotion, costs and, ultimately, how they could make this actually work.
A few months later and the gin was in production.
The Spirit of the North, No.186 Gin

What began as a personal journey, when husband and wife team Matt and Lynsey had to switch their tipple of choice to gin. This sparked a passion for premium craft spirits and all that goes with it.
After lots of testing and tweaking, the team at No.186 had a gin ready to release! Made with premium local ingredients and supporting sustainable practises, this gin can be enjoyed with one and all. It has gone onto win multiple awards within the Gin industry, including a Bronze Medal at the International Wine and Spirits Competition.
No.186 Flagship Signature Gin is well-rounded and exceptionally smooth, bursting with citrus and grapefruit flavours for refreshment that packs a punch. Balancing juniper, citrus and herbaceous notes with hints of soft spice.

Two Lads Making A True Lancashire Dry Gin, Fairham Gin


Founders and Distillers at Fairham Gin, Elis and Liam have been avid Gin lovers for a long time! They wanted to create a ‘proper’ gin with a modern influence, their aim was to distil a gin where the juniper shines through whilst being complimented by citrus notes running alongside it.
As a two man team, they are both involved in every process at the distillery. From peeling and dehydrating fruits to labelling all of their bottles by hand, each bottle really is handcrafted. Built on a juniper-forward base and layered with exotic citrus notes. A contemporary dry gin with a uniquely smooth finish that gives you a citrusy hit with every sip.
As well as creating a delicious gin, Fairham are supporting the River Ribble Trust, for each bottle that is sold, one tree sapling is planted; helping to grow a new space for wildlife throughout Lancashire.
SAVE THE DATE
If you love listening to our distillers then why not meet them in person? The Gin To My Tonic now work with over 150 craft distillers, and you’ll be able to meet just some across the year at your preferred location.
Winchester 4th February 2023
London 24th-25th February 2023
Liverpool (SHOW) 11th March 2023
Norwich 18th March 2023
Birmingham 25th March 2023
Reading 29th April 2023
Gloucester 6th May 2023
Ipswich 13th May 2023
Nottingham 20th May 2023
Edinburgh SHOW (World Gin Day) 9th-10th June 2023
Faringdon (Oxfordshire) 16th-17th June 2023
Salisbury 1st July 2023
Bedford 8th July 2023
Harrogate 15th July 2023
Truro 22nd July 2023
Shrewsbury 29th July 2023
Aberdeen (SHOW) 25th-26th August 2023
Bury St Edmonds 9th September 2023
Cardiff (SHOW) 15th-16th September 2023
Bristol 23rd September 2023
Brighton & Hove 30th September 2023
Bournemouth 13th-14th October 2023<
Glasgow (SHOW) 3rd-5th November 2023
Manchester (SHOW) 17th-18th November 2023
Swindon 25th November 2023
Newcastle / Durham TBA
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