Newcastle Gin 70cl

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When whalers left the coast of Whitby, the local fishermen became acquired to the taste of Jenever, a spirit introduced to them by the Dutch specialists to keep them warm out at sea. With the gin prohibition in full swing on land, the Whitby fishermen smuggled the ingredients ashore to keep the spirit alive, and now Whitby Distillery are bringing us our very own Jenever. Tyne Bank Brewery & Tap Room was founded by Julia Austin in 2011. Inspired by the different brewery in the West Coast of America, she decided to create her own distillery to brew beers and craft ales. Offering a wide array of beers with different taste and strength, you can certainly find the best one that will suit your distinct taste and style. They offer different beers that are available either in bottles, cans, casks and taps. They say: “A nice warm savoury combination of pink peppercorns and celery seed rounded by a mix of traditional gin flavours like angelica and coriander, with late hints of cardamom. 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. 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.

Immerse 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. 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 itsAs 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. Cooper King Distillery offers sustainable spirits that are created from a distillery that is 100% powered by green energy. Founded by Abbie and Chris in 2014, they distil the best gin and whisky that are crafted to perfection. Using local botanicals as their main ingredients, they ensure to create exceptional and flavoursome spirits that offer freshness and full rich flavour. 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 Northumberland Gin Company currently produces one handcrafted gin – Hexham Premier Cru – and is run and owned by four friends Peter, Jane, Ian and Deb, with a love for gin – collectively known as the Gin Twins. Making high-quality small batch gin, they plan to grow the Hexham brand to introduce new full strength gin infusions.Drawing its inspiration from ancient history and tradition, Hadrian’s Wall Gin is handcrafted in Northumberland. Infused with traditional Roman herbs and botanicals including coriander – they use a variation of seeds synonymous with Roman life during the occupation of the wall. As well as chamomile, a botanical vital in providing sweet undertones, there are floral notes, and mint which contributes to its oriental flavour. When all of the botanicals come together, they provide a truly fragrant finish. 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.

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! Local junipers found on the fells are at the heart of their gin. Other native botanicals, such as bilberry, heather and hawthorn, also feature and all are combined with water sourced high up in the Cumbria fells from the River Derwent. The Lakes Distillery’s signature recipe creates an easy-drinking and award-winning artisan gin, with delicate floral notes and The Lakes Distillery created a world-class distillery ‘from scratch’ within a National Park – making what may seem like the impossible, possible. To produce spirits in the most environmentally-friendly way possible, they have adopted a distilling process with no waste and, wherever possible, they recycle water and heat.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 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.