Discover the rich history and richer taste of sloe gin: how it’s different to gin, how to make your own, gift ideas and more. Sloe gin is fast becoming a sensation among sippers, and can you blame them? After all, this is a tipple bursting with very berry flavour we’re talking about. Imagine everything you love about gin – that delicious dryness, those sublime junipery undertones – but sweeter and tarter, with a ruby red hue ready to brighten your glass and brighten even the darkest winter day. But what exactly is sloe gin, you might be wondering? How is it made, how best to drink it and what ..read more

Here’s how you can bring home a slice of the Sipsmith magic this festive season, thanks to our Christmas gin gifts. Want to put the “gin” into Jingle Bells this festive season with a Sipsmith-inspired gift for the gin lover in your life? Of course you do – it’s the most swan-derful time of the year, after all, and nothing says Christmas more than our drink more dashing than a one horse open sleigh. In need of gin-spiration as you begin your present hunt? You came to the right place. Grab a mince pie as we guide you through the gifts your family and friends really want to find in their stockin ..read more

There’s nothing quite as British as gin, except maybe a good cup of tea – which is why everyone at the Distillery is a fan of gin and tea cocktails.  Gin’s long history in the UK – and the popularity of London Dry Gin – mean that the spirit retains strong associations with all things British, but gin is technically a Dutch invention. Called genever, the first juniper-made spirits were distilled overseas before they made their way to our shores. And tea? While it’s drunk with great gusto, it can’t be grown in our chilly climes. It’s widely understood that tea was being brewed over 4,000 ye ..read more

You’ve been foraging for hedgerow fruit – or perhaps you want to make use of leftover gin-soaked sloe berries – here are five delicious ideas for handmade Christmas gifts. It’s one of autumn’s most decadent traditions, but making your own sloe gin isn’t the only solution for the seasonal harvest of hedgerow fruits. From jam to chocolates, cordial to ‘slider’ – yes, that’s cider infused with sloe berries – here are five delicious ways to put your sloes (whether freshly foraged or retrieved from your finished sloe gin) to good use. 1. SLOE JAM A jar of sloe jam isn’t just a gorgeous seasonal tr ..read more

One of the world’s most-ordered cocktails is facing its annual limelight this week. Delightfully simple to make and bracingly bitter, it’s no surprise that this cocktail is more popular than ever. WHAT IS NEGRONI WEEK? For one week in September (13-19th), bars and restaurants will mix classic Negronis and Negroni variations for a great cause. To participate, each venue signs up at negroniweek.com, chooses from their list of official charity partners, and makes a donation to that charity. Then they can return during and after Negroni Week to make additional donations to their chosen c ..read more

Now that we’re in the thick of sloe gin season, you may be tempted to make a batch of your own. To help guide you, we’ve rounded up – and debunked – 10 common sloe gin myths. As anyone who’s tried to make sloe gin knows, myths around the spirit are pervasive. You may have heard that sloes need to be picked after the first frost, pricked with thorns, or otherwise treated with a certain ritualistic approach.  Given that sloe gin has a long and colourful history, it’s not surprising that the spirit has generated a good deal of lore. But we’re here to straighten out the tall tales. Read on t ..read more

You’ve been mastering your cocktail-mixing craft, but what about making some of your own ingredients? It’s easy to get started with this sloe gin recipe.  If you feel like getting creative in the kitchen, you’ll be pleased to hear that the quintessential British liqueur is surprisingly easy to make. Simply follow this essential guide to homemade sloe gin by Master Distiller and Co-Founder Jared Brown.  From the initial syrup recipe on which to build your gin to tips on foraging for berries so you can make the most of the sloe gin season, you’ll find everything you need to know here ..read more

Gin and London have shared a long and spirited history, one that can be traced all the way back to the 1600s. We celebrate the origins of gin and the London distillers who helped put it on the map.  Like many of Britain’s national favourites, gin did not originate on our shores. In fact, if you don’t count the Italian monks who are thought to have used juniper berries as flavourings in distilled spirits back in the 11th century, it’s Holland that’s credited as the birthplace of gin. From medicine to Dutch Courage A Dutch physician who went by the name of Franciscus Sylvius is thought to b ..read more

From our extraordinary bars at Wimbledon, to champion pubs in the surrounding area, and events throughout the country serving perfectly mixed doubles, here’s your guide to championship sipping. Discover the best places to sip our award-winning gins, including our Limited Edition Strawberry Smash Gin, crafted with real Wimbledon strawberries, during the Wimbledon fortnight and beyond. THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON One of the lucky ticketholders for this year’s Championships? Pop by The Village Bar for a ready-to-sip G&T; perfect for al fresco sipping. WIMBLEDON SWANHOUSES To celebrate The C ..read more

Whether spending time at home together or raising a glass virtually to toast your amazing mum, you can make a range of delicious Mother’s Day cocktails with our light, bright and zesty Lemon Drizzle Gin. From gin-infused cakes and Mother’sDay cocktails to expertly crafted and beautifully presented gifts, here are five ways to treat your mum this year. And with the warmer weather and brighter days of spring also on their way, we think our Lemon Drizzle Gin is the perfect way to mark the occasion. Perfumed with three zesty ingredients ­– vapour-infused lemons, sun-dried lemon peel and handpicked ..read more