It is made with the same combination of distinctive botanicals as original Liverpool Gin which has an intense juniper and complex, well-balanced botanical flavour over a rich cereal note with a bright citrus finish – the refreshing Valencian Orange Liverpool Gin has the addition of the zesty citrus notes of oranges from Valencia. D1 London Gin was awarded the highest, Masters, medals for the Super Premium and Contemporary categories of the global Gin Masters 2014 based on blind tastings by industry experts. Fruit, cream, herbs, spices, flowers or nuts are the traditional choices, but you will also find some more imaginative creations on the internet including various candy concoctions such as Skittle Vodka. J.J Whitley follows a tradition born of eight generations of distillers and our range is inspired by the flavours of English gardens and hedgerows.

Whitley Neill Quince Gin is a premium handcrafted dry gin inspired by the timeless flavours of Persia – the first gin of its kind in the UK. Our Nettle Liqueur is definitely a more earthy affair than that, but is equally simple to make, and really tastes rather good. The story goes that the Pink Lady died of a broken heart shortly after her true love, a brave Scots knight, died in battle defending Stirling castle in 1304. This started the wheels in motion and whilst out walking their dog and discussing potential botanicals they realised the answer was literally all around them – the Stirlingshire nettle.This creates an irresistible caramelised piece of heaven, which they then combine with one of their classic gins. And best of all – all it requires is a bit of sugar, some gin, your chosen fruit and time for everything to infuse together. A product with strong botanical flavours might not mix well with extra additions, whereas a classic London Dry-style gin with more neutral notes would take on flavours better. There’s certainly no shortage of flavoured gins in the supermarkets these days – everything from violets and geraniums to blood oranges and grapefruits make their way into the staunchly British spirit.

This Blood Orange Gin is the latest addition to the range… and judging by how good Malfy Con Limone is, we are sure that it will not disappoint! Almost any ingredient will leech flavour into gin if given long enough – but some fruits work better than others. Part of the Stirling Distillery Folklore Collection, Stirling Pink Gin is distilled with twelve botanicals including rose petals, pink peppercorn and pink grapefruit. Swap the hot water for the tonic and the milk for a lemon peel and this will quickly become the only kind of brew you’ll want to have… Try it in our new Hills and Dales Box or get a full bottle here! It has a pleasant earthy taste, and you definitely know its nettle based, with a taste reminiscent of the Nettle Cordial we made last year.Created in recognition of the UK’s police forces 200 plus year service, 20% of the profits from sales of Gin Blue Line are donated to police charities supporting serving and retired police officers. We then conduct a batch distillation with juniper berries and bespoke botanicals including coriander, orange and lemon peel, angelica root, cassia bark, almond and liquorice. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! Try 50:50 in your prosecco to make a Nettle Bellini, Your guests will be swinging from the chandelier a long time before the starter arrives ! Use our easy infusing method and step-by-step instructions to create summery berry tipples, delicate floral drinks and stunning seasonal sippers.

Great British Chefs is a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to bringing you the latest food stories, news and reviews as well as access to some of Britain’s greatest chefs. Combine 50ml of D1 Gin, 10ml of mint infused vermouth, 10ml of nettle and peppermint cordial with ice and mint leaves. Its peculiarity stands in using seasonal flora from Kew Gardens as part of the 42 botanicals that come from all around the world. Lastly, we add a daring kick of nettles selected especially for us by a master tea blender which is blended with our botanicals to create our unique 40% ABV gin of extraordinary British character. The Folklore Collection takes its inspiration from notable local folklore and legends from the Stirling area; in the case, the Pink Lady Ghost.One of the easiest ingredients to forage – it’s abundant and easily recognisable (just give it a smell if you’re not sure! English berry season begins with strawberries, which start appearing in June and last right through the summer. The home of gin and many liqueurs, England is increasingly producing craft vodka, rum and non-alcoholic spirits.

I’m not sure when it crossed my mind to try and make a liqueur from them, but the seed got planted so I decided to give it a go. With a variety of Scottish Gin experiences available and a number of Scottish spirits related events including whisky tastings, the new distillery has put the spirit of Scotland back into Stirling. Sign up to our mailing list to see where we’ll be next, and make sure you stop by and have a Djinn and tonic with us. Get inspiration for cocktails, recipes and reviews of the best bottles on offer in our ultimate gin hub. Let it infuse a couple of days, but then got worried about the lavender overpowering it, so strained out the leaves and introduced juyst new nettles.This drink marries 50ml D1 London Gin with 10ml toffee apple syrup, 30ml apple juice and 15ml lemon juice. We use a very narrow cut of the purest triple-distilled grain spirit and introduce this to a copper pot still. Her lonely spirit is said to be wandering the Castle and the Kirk Tower in the dead of night in her elegant and distinct pink robes. This is where he developed his love of all things gin and started to develop his special blends, based on ingredients he could find in his own traditional English country garden.