When life begins to get in the way, and the end of term is fast approaching, there's only one thing to do...make a gin cocktail to see you through to the end! This time I needed a bit of a pick-me-up, and with it being spring I figured floral was the way to go. So… Continue reading The Swedish Rose
New York New York
Just in case any of you failed to notice my shameless bragging and photo tagging, last month Hubby and I spent a week in New York. It was an insanely amazing holiday and despite how busy we were and how full on it was, I did actually come back home feeling relaxed! Whilst there we… Continue reading New York New York
Bancon Homes Gin
A wee while ago I was contacted by Bancon Homes to ask if I would like to try their gin...I must confess, I was rather confused at first. A quick google and I found lots of information about houses but nothing about gin. Curiosity levels piqued, (and because no one in their right mind should… Continue reading Bancon Homes Gin
Brockmans Gin
The idea sprung to life in 2007 when a group of friends decided they wanted to create something new and original which would break out from the corner of the room, Brockmans Gin, in my opinion, most certainly did that and still holds it's own 10 years later. The first rather striking feature of Brockmans Gin… Continue reading Brockmans Gin
Brockmans Cosmopolitan
It's been while since I did a cocktail post, but this tantalising tipple most definitely deserves it's chance to shine! I was recently at Gin Festival London, where I met John who is a Brand Ambassador for Brockmans Gin. We got chatting, well, as much as you can do when surrounded by hundreds of thirsty… Continue reading Brockmans Cosmopolitan
Breuckelen Distilling and their Glorious Gin
Holidays are a time to relax and unwind, luckily as a teacher, I have that holiday feeling a few times a year. This half term Hubby and I decided to go and visit my family in New York. We both wrote lists of things we wanted to do and see and I had more than… Continue reading Breuckelen Distilling and their Glorious Gin
McLean’s
When McLean's Gin first appeared on my radar I almost popped with excitement. My maiden name is MacFadyen, with my family hailing from Glasgow. Although my Mum's side (MacDonald) have their own named tartan, us MacFadyen's don't, ours is...MacLean! At this point I knew McLean's gin and I simply had to be introduced. I contacted… Continue reading McLean’s
Scapegrace
I first tried Scapegrace at one of our Gin Club evenings in May last year, a Kiwi offering from our New Zealand pal. Since then, something seems to have happened and I can't escape the stuff, which, might I add, is no bad thing at all. Scapegrace is a19th Century English word meaning a mischievous or… Continue reading Scapegrace
The Advent Plan – That Boutique-y Gin Company
Now I am well aware that we are long past the 12th day of Christmas and all the Christmas decorations and chatter should be safely locked away for another 11 months, however, I had a pretty fab time this year in the build up to Christmas and I'd like to share it with you. I'm… Continue reading The Advent Plan – That Boutique-y Gin Company
My favourite botanical of 2017
My 2017 gin journey has been incredible. I'm definitely far better educated on all things gin than I was at this point last year, but in an industry which is constantly changing and growing, there is still so much more that I want to know. What I have definitely decided based on many tipples over… Continue reading My favourite botanical of 2017
Gin Obsessions 