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Daffy’s Gin: the most cosmopolitan of Scottish gins (giveaway inside!)

thewhiskylady - 2017-05-23

You know there will always be a place of choice for other spirits on The Whisky Lady, especially when this spirit is none other than a fantastic Scottish gin ! Well… Scottish? Not exactly though. Daffy’s Small Batch Premium Gin is made with grain spirit from northern France, which is then distilled using a copper pot still. The Scottish distillers use a selection of eight …

In Pictures: An Inside Look Into The London Gin Festival

thewhiskylady - 2017-02-21

Last weekend saw the 5th edition of what has now become one of the trendiest rendez-vous for gin lovers, the London Gin Festival, featuring gins from all over the world along with great music and good company! Let me take you through this junipaloozing world of spirited delicacies with a picture summary…

The Spirit Show: 3 Gins You Need To Try

thewhiskylady - 2016-12-21

As I was attending the first edition of The Spirit Show London earlier this month, I intentionally chose to focus on “other spirits” rather than running my usual whisky marathon. Even though I still regret not having enough time to have a closer look at each and every exhibitor showcasing their spirited work that day, here are 3 gins that really stood out for me! Bishop’s …

Those new Japanese distilleries to watch out

thewhiskylady - 2016-11-30

It’s been a long time since we haven’t talked Japanese spirits around here – while I don’t have a clue about Shōchū & Saké (#SorryNotSorry), I couldn’t go without noticing that 2016 was a pretty interesting year for the Asian spirits category, seeing new distillery projects emerge and even the first Japanese gin launched! Let’s then have a look at 2 new Japanese distilleries that I’ll …

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GINspiration: 10 gins you need to try this summer

thewhiskylady - 2016-07-22

Come on, I know whisky is legion around here (and no worries, it will always be…), but sometimes, other spirited universes have to explored, and I am quite happy to take this trip! Temperatures continue to rise (well… At least theorically ’cause the sky is pretty grey and cloudy today when I look at the window… But it’s not like I needed an excuse to write …

3 Valentine’s Day gift ideas for the gin-lover in your life

thewhiskylady - 2016-02-07

Love Gin – Eden Mill A gin from a Scottish craft brewer? Yes please. Eden Mill have embraced distilling and are clearly having great fun. This Love Gin is made with juniper, coriander seed and angelica as well as rhubarb root, rose petal, goji berry, elderberry, marshmallow root and raspberry leaf! It’s then infused with hibiscus flowers post distillation. Gordon Castle Raspberry Gin Liqueur Gordon …