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York Gin makers launch Viking vodka We’re known for our range of history-inspired gins – and now we’ve launched a Viking-inspired vodka. We’re introducing 866 Viking Vodka at a special tasting on Tuesday 17th February during our home city’s Jorvik Viking Festival, which runs all week. This vodka brings together the best of Scandinavia and Yorkshire. We use a neutral spirit distilled in Yorkshire from grain grown on Yorkshire farms. We flavour it with sea buckthorn …

The arrival of the Forced Yorkshire Rhubarb crop is a real tonic in late January and February at York Gin and York Distillery. The famous rhubarb is sweeter and has a brighter pink colour than your average rhubarb. Pictured: Our Danny holds a box of forced Rhubarb Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb is grown in dark, warm sheds and picked by candlelight in the famous Yorkshire Rhubarb Triangle, around 30 miles from York. Once our order has made its way from the Wakefield area of West Yorkshire, we set to …

Ever wondered what wine goes best with a salt & vinegar crisp? Or whether cheese & onion can elevate a glass of red? Wonder no more. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new tasting experience in York: Wine & Crisps Pairing Evenings, hosted by WSET-qualified drinks expert Emma Moore, right here in the stylish, newly opened York Distillery at Middleton’s Hotel. A Tasting Experience with a Twist Forget the usual cheese boards and canapés. These tasting ni …

Calories in a Gin and Tonic The average number of calories in gin and tonic is around 97, according to most reasonable estimates. But several factors can affect the question: How many calories in a gin? Here are some of the most important. Amount: Is it a single or double gin? Quantity of tonic? Are you going for half and half or three-quarters tonic to gin? Strength: Higher alcohol content in your gin results in more calories consumed. Mixer: ⁠Regular tonic versus low or zero-calorie options. …

York Gin stars on ITV as drinks expert describes it as ’beautiful’ York Gin’s collaboration with North Yorkshire’s Michelin-starred Star Inn has played a starring role on national TV. York Gin Old Tom appeared on the Gin Masterclass on ITV’s Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh. The programme’s drinks expert Andy Clarke along with all the guests including Amanda Redman and Kelvin Fletcher loved the gin - with Alan Titchmarsh saying it is ‘’delici …