Guides Archives ~ The Gin Queen

One of the most exciting aspects of the current gin boom is how distillers are seeking out new flavours by using locally sourced ingredients. Australia is at the forefront of pushing…

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The Gin Queen’s Guide to Navy Strength Gin

Posted on May 4, 2016January 6, 2021
The Gin Queen

Gin, like rum, has a long association with the British Royal Navy. While the sailors were given rum rations as part of their wages, gin was strictly for the officers.…

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Old Tom Gin

The resurgence of interest in classic gin cocktails, and to meet the demands of bartenders, distillers are turning back the clock and bringing back Old Tom gin, once the only gin available. What…

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Gin and herbs, a match made in heaven

Posted on February 17, 2016August 24, 2020
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Whether it’s fresh basil sprinkled over a simple plate of tomatoes or a sprig of mint in the pan with some new potatoes, fresh herbs elevate the most basic of…

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12 Gin and Tonic Garnishes You Must Try

It’s a question I’m often asked at my gin tasting events. “What’s the best garnish for a gin and tonic?” After reeling off my favourite garnishes for a good 5…

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6 Gin styles and how to drink them

Drinking gin used to be a simple affair, a couple of brands and only one style, London Dry. Since the 21st Century Gin craze hit we are now welcoming old…

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What is Genever?

Posted on October 2, 2014August 21, 2020
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During the events I host, I like to share some of the rich, vibrant history behind gin. Genever (or Jenever) is considered to be the starting point for gin in England,…

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