Unlike Vodka, Botanicals are added to Gin to give it flavour. To be Gin, it must include Juniper, in fact …
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Tonic Water – An Interesting History
Gin and Tonic is a popular drink around the world. Until a few years ago, we took the Tonic Water …
Read More »Gin Sales break £2 billion mark – doubling in value in 5 years
According to the latest report by The Wine and Spirit Trade Association, (WSTA) gin sales have reached a record £2 billion. …
Read More »All about Barrels
For over 2000 years, wooden barrels have been used for transporting liquid and solid goods. Today, wooden barrels still have …
Read More »Brandy – A Vino Club Guide
Whereas the starting point for Whisky is a mash of barley, similar to that used for beer, Brandy starts life …
Read More »Gin and Vodka – What is the difference
Gin and Vodka are highly popular drinks, both provide basis for many cocktails, so what is the difference? The Starting …
Read More »90 years wait is over
The Annandale Distillery originally opened in 1836, it was later bought by leading brand, Johnnie Walker. It closed in the …
Read More »Diageo Plan to Reopen Distilleries
Drink giant Diageo is planning to reopen distilleries on Islay and at Brora. Both closed around 34 years ago, since …
Read More »Gin sales are booming
A record amount of Gin was sold in 2016 Gin sales rose by 16% in 2016 to around forty million …
Read More »Scotch Whisky – all you want to know
Scotland has been producing Scotch Whisky since the fifteenth century. It accounts for about a quarter of UK food and …
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