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Wicstun Distillery - Meet the Makers
Get to know the stories and team behind Wicstun Distillery in Yorkshire. We caught up with founder and distiller Jago Packer to find out more, including how it all started, what you can experience if you visit, Jago's 'Desert Island Gins', and what plans are in store for the future. What did you do before establishing Wicstun Distillery?I started out as an Army Officer then moved into corpora [...]
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Erbe Gin - Meet the Maker
Get to know the stories and founder behind Erbe Gin from Belgium. We caught up with founder Gerbe Suttels to find out all about the Italian-inspired gin, how it all started, the story behind the name, the recipe and botanicals, and the plans for the future. What did you do before creating Erbe Gin?Before creating Erbe Gin, I built my career in the hospitality industry. Throughout the years, I have worked [...]
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Mallard Point Distillery - Behind the Scenes
Seven years since Mallard Point planted their first vines, and four years since they released their first liquids, Sarah Miller - drinks writer, judge and founder of Gin A Ding Ding - visited the single estate vineyard and distillery and reported back for The Gin Guide on Mallard Point’s history and plans for the future, as well as what experiences visitors can enjoy Mallard Point was the fi [...]
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Dog & Spoon Distillery - Meet the Makers
Meet the makers and discover the stories behind Dog & Spoon Distillery in Derbyshire. We caught up with founders Seb and Tony to find out more, including how it all started, what the distillery is like, the biggest achievements and challenges so far, what Seb and Tony's favourite gins are, and what exciting plans are lined up for the future. What did you do before establishing Dog & Spoon Di [...]
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Ginkins Gin - Meet the Maker
Meet the maker and discover the stories behind Ginkins Gin from Louisville, USA. We caught up with founder Scott Ginkins to find out more, including how it all began, what the distillery is like, and what exciting plans are ahead. What did you do before creating Ginkins Gin?With 35 years of experience in Manufacturing, I've dedicated my career to helping companies grow both in profitability and size. My [...]
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Valentine's Day Gins & Gifts - 2026 Edition
With love in the air, it's time to get gin in the glasses. Put the flowers and chocolates to one side and mix things up this year as we've gathered together the perfect Valentine's Day gin gifts and tipples to enjoy on the most romantic day of the year. Shed Loads of Love Gin Shed One Distillery in Cumbria have created a perfect tipple fo [...]
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16 Best Christmas Gin Gifts - Best of 2025
If you're looking for ideas on what to get the gin lover in your life for Christmas, look no further! We've put together our list of the top gin gifts for Christmas, from festive gins and gin making kits to mini gin stills, gin games and virtual experiences. Where possible you can find links to purchase each item when available online. NB: links to Amazon and Master of Malt are affiliate links - they give us a small commission as a thank you if you choose to buy anything.18 Best Gin Ch [...]
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Christmas Gins - The 2026 Guide
If you're looking for the perfect tipple for the festive season, look no further - we've gathered together the very best Christmas Gins for you. Discover everything from gins distilled with Christmas puddings, mistletoe, frankincense and myrrh, to gins inspired by Christmas cake recipes. There's classic gins with a Christmassy twist, all the way to full on festive spirits. Black Cat 'Father Whiskers' [...]
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Craobh Gin - Meet the Makers
Get to know the stories and team behind Craobh Gin from Scotland. We caught up with co-founder Mike Manning to find out how it all started, all about their gins, how they're made, Mike's 'Desert Island Gins', and the plans for the future. What did you do before creating and launching Craobh Gin?Between us, we bring a mix of creative, entrepreneurial, and business experience. Michael Melvin runs [...]
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Ginacria Gin - Meet the Makers
Get to know the team and stories behind Ginacria Gin and Nysura Distillery in Sicily, Italy. We caught up Founder and Distiller, Dario Rinaldi, to find out more, including the inspiration behind his spirits, what the distillery is link, how the gins are made, how Dario likes to serve his gins, and his plans for the future. What did you do before establishing Nysura Distillery and creating Ginac [...]
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The Best Gin Advent Calendars 2025 - The Ultimate Guide
Gin advent calendars have become the ultimate way for gin lovers to discover new gins and enjoy some old favourites in the run up to Christmas. Here's a run down of the best options in 2025, from classic gins and international gins to flavoured gins and pink gins. Read on to find for our comparison and tips, plus see which we pick as the Best Gin Advent Calendar of 2025. Blue Tree Gin Advent Calendar&nbs [...]
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Damascus Gin - Making Gin in the Middle of Conflict
Creating, launching and running a gin distillery and brand is challenging at the best of times, but what is it like to be doing this in a wartorn region? Andres Gonzalez Rodriguez, co-founder of Damascus Gin, shares their story of making gin in the middle of conflict. Making Gin in the Middle of ConflictI’ll admit it, every time I read The Gin Guide webpage and see the beautiful distiller [...]
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Nao Spirits: From a Spare Room to Acquisition by Diageo
Discover the story of Nao Spirits from India. 10 years ago the business was just beginning with distillation experiments in the spare room of Anand Virmani and wife and business partner, Aparajita. The launches of Greater Than Gin and Hapusa Gin followed, and in 2025 Diageo India acquired a majority stake. Anand takes us through their journey and how they've maintained their ethos and identity. Crafting [...]
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African Originals Gin - Meet the Makers
Get to know the stories and team behind African Originals Gin from Kenya. We caught up with Founder and CEO, Alex Chappatte, to find out all about their gins and the distillery, how it all started, what you can experience on a visit, Alex's 'Desert Island Gins', and the plans for the future. What made you decide to launch your gin brands, and what inspirated them?The inspiration behind Mara Gin is t [...]
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Wrekin Spirit - Meet the Makers
Get to know the stories and team behind Wrekin Spirit based in the heart of Shropshire. We caught up with General Manager, Sam Moseley, to find out all about their gins, distillery and Gin School, how it all started, what you can expect if you visit, and the exciting plans for the future. What did you do before launching Wrekin Spirit Distillery and your gins? We are a farming family who have [...]