Newcastle Gin 70cl

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Made by the Northumberland Gin Company (not to be confused with Northumberland Spirit Co), Hexham Premier Cru Gin is its sole craft gin, with the owners choosing to concentrate on establishing that before expanding their range. It uses eight botanicals including orange, lemon and grapefruit - and there's a hint of licorice in there. The gin company, founded by Harry Vaulkhard in 2013, has its home at city bar-restaurant Bealim House where the gin distillery is described as Newcastle's first: "the city’s only working in-house gin still" says the pub which also hosts tasting events. Add 25ml gin, 50ml Sloemotion, Sloe Gin, the juice of half a lemon and the juice of a quarter of a lime to a shaker filled with ice, shake, then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice. An excellent experience, Chris was the perfect guide and with his Mum’s help, they were the perfect hosts after the tour. A very comfortable atmosphere to try the different gins and to buy a bottle to take away.” – Geoff Everett Rare Bird Distillery Founded in 1914, the company started out with a uniquely blended 'legendary dark rum', said to be a favourite amongst sailors and fisherman in the North East. It was taken over by the Harry Hotspur Holdings group in 2013 and business now takes in a full range of rums and liqueurs. There's now also a Lindisfarne Gin and a resurrected 1950s Glen Aln Whisky.

From seasonal gins to limited-edition vodkas, the North East is quietly going about the business of producing a range of spirits that rival the very best.Created by a group of like-minded individuals in search of a gin more superior, more flavoursome and more satisfying than the massproduced gins lining the aisles of supermarkets. Their desire; to be recognised for creating a local produce, for a local community and delivering a high-quality product to a consumer that demands the best ingredients and flavours. So, whether you’re looking for the full guided tour, or a dash of the juniper spirit to enjoy from the comfort of your own home, look no further than one of these gin companies — if gin isn’t your favourite spirit, it’s about to be. HEXHAM GIN It’s been 37℃ this week so this went down like pop. I finished it with lemon but I do think even harsher pink grapefruit would have been great. Like this a lot! Add 50ml Rhubarb and Rosehip Gin Liqueur, 20ml lemon juice, 10ml grenadine and 25ml cloudy apple juice to a shaker and dry shake without ice. Add ice to shaker and re-shake. Single strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with an apple disc.

As with all good things, patience is the key to Newcastle Gin. It takes over 72 hours to create a light floral gin using a combination of age-old distilling techniques, including maceration and vapour infusion through a 450-litre traditional copper pot still. They even use Newcastle City water to take down the final new spirit from 85 percent to a strong (but hearty) 43 percent. Distilled with nine botanicals, juniper, sumac, orange peel, hibiscus, rose petals, coriander and three secret ingredients that can’t be revealed. Fill a glass with lots of chunky ice and add 50ml of Whitby Gin. Pair with 150ml of Mediterranean Fever-Tree tonic and garnish with pink grapefruit and a sprig of rosemary. This independent Durham based distillery, which produces hand-crafted premium spirits with a focus on small-batch gins and nature at its heart, was founded by Sunderland-born Scott Wilson-Laing in 2019 with crowdfunding help and success rapidly followed, with the debut 1st Edition gin an award-winning hit.

It also spawned the likes of an extra-strength Pirate gin, in a distinctive poison bottle; flavoured varieties and an Angel of the North Gin to mark the sculpture's 20th anniversary - which added a herb from their own garden, close to the Angel, to the original botanicals of juniper, lemon, grapefruit, star anise and cardamom. There followed spiced rum too. Even in tough times - 2020 - the company was voted Alcohol Producer of the Year by Aspire Magazine. For more about the company see here. The Modern Long Pink Gin: Add 50ml of Hexham Gin to a tall glass, half filled with ice. Add Angostura Bitters and top up with soda water. Add a twist of orange and stir.

Another small family business, producing great gin. This time specialising in a particular kind – gin infused with sloes and other hedgerow fruits. At Green Farm, they were proactive in maintaining the habitats of local wildlife and would allow fruit to develop as a source of food for birds and small mammals, before long, large amounts of fruits began to appear. And so, the idea of gin infused with the hedgerow fruits formed – and sloemotion was born. As an ancient city, York almost has it all, but five local friends are now providing the magic ingredient it’s been missing – a gin of its very own. After hatching their plan in the pub, they managed to move past the drawing-board stage to launch York Gin Company in summer 2017, and a distillery fully-equipped with a 300-litre copper still named Ebor, the shortened form of Eboracum, the Roman name for York. Add 50ml of Rarebird dry gin to a balloon glass filled with ice, top up with a good quality tonic, before adding a slice of lemon, blood orange or pink grapefruit as the perfectImmerse yourself in the cosy ambiance of W.C Gin Closet, designed to provide a respite from the bustling city outside. Whether you're seeking a quiet evening with friends or a romantic date night, our intimate space is the ideal setting. The Whitley Bay-themed tipple boasts the holy trinity of flavours that make for a delicious gin in my opinion: juniper, warming je ne said quoi spice and citrus. Mostly citrus for me, definitely pink grapefruit, it is peppery with juniper and coriander. Bittersweet and a not too hot alcohol finish. Great tonic always helps of course, this Lixir was ideal.

Distilled in small batches using the same smuggled ingredients including juniper, citrus and liquorice root, as well as local products including moorland heather flowers, honey and sugar kelp. They produce quality gin in a single pass of the still, it’s refreshing on the tongue, with a lasting finish symbolic of its origins in the North Sea – watch out for its Rare Bird Distillery is a Mediterranean inspired distillery that produces high-quality artisan spirits. Designing and creating their own 300-litre copper still that helps distil the finest gin that they have, they also use 11 different botanicals that when blended together will create the finest concoction. They use green pepper, hibiscus, rosemary, citrus, lemon, orange and grapefruit. From a summery strawberries and cream-flavour Picnic Gin to a winter-warmer Fireside Gin, the pioneers are forever experimenting beyond their core range of Northern Dry Gin (43.2%) and Old Tom Gin - plus there's a Graceful Vodka too - which are all produced in a 500-litre still called Gracie. And the team cleverly keep people interested with limited-time-only, one-batch newcomers - such as Cherry and Basil - alongside its one-off range, The Rarities. Keep up to speed here with what's on offer. Northumberland Gin Company and 20ml sugar syrup, then strain into a highball glass over ice. Top up with soda and garnish with fresh grapefruit wedge and a sprig of tarragon. Explore an extensive collection of gins, curated from every corner of the world. From classic London dry gins to unique artisanal blends, we offer an extraordinary selection that will cater to every gin lover's palate.

After being distilled in a 300-litre copper still named Florence, in a Grade-III listed building overlooking the stunning Malton landscape, a beautifully-smooth and balanced gin is produced. Featuring 11 fine quality botanicals (including juniper, green pepper, rosemary, hibiscus and citrus) all carefully selected due to their distinct flavours.