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Yorkshire gin legend joins York GinYork Gin are delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Cook as Sales Manager.Adam is a legend in Yorkshire gin circles, having been an integral part of the county’s now thriving industry from the very start.He was Masons’ first full-time employee, contributing to the incredible growth of Yorkshire’s very first craft gin company.He hosted gin masterclasses, represented the company at gin festivals and was integral to the success of their early drive into the …

York Gin has won two gold medals at the prestigious New York International Spirits Competition 2020.York Gin London Dry and York Gin Old Tom have both won the top award at the competition that attracted over 1,200 entries from around the world.It is the only spirits competition to be judged only by active buyers of spirits. The blind taste testing competition is now in its 11th year.A big win in the Big AppleYork Gin head distiller and co-founder Harry Cooke said: ‘It's fantastic that Old York's …

We're now selling face coverings modelled on the 18th century highwayman Dick Turpin - who was executed in York.The black microfibre bandanas fit over the nose and mouth - just like Dick Turpin’s did as he tried to disguise himself while he robbed stagecoaches and stole horses.Turpin was hanged on the city’s Knavesmire field in 1739.The face covers have the word ‘Outlaw’ along with the York Gin logo on them. They can also be used as scarfs, headbands and wrist bands.York Gin Outlaw is our Navy S …

The Puss & Mew vending machine first used illegally in the 18th century made a comeback in the York Gin shop to keep customers safe from the coronavirus.The Puss & Mew vending machine (in the shape of a cat) first appeared on the side of a London house as a way to evade the Gin Act of 1736 (which tried stop the people drinking too much during the ‘Gin Craze’).A drinker asked if the ‘puss’ had any gin. If it ‘mewed’, they put a coin in its mouth - and the person inside the house woul …

Here’s the advice we gave gin and tonic drinkers at the start of the Covid crisis back in 2020. Most is still true.Coronavirus or Covid gin and tonic basicsWash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Make sure you rinse your hands thoroughly because a soapy G&T is not a good G&T.And - if you’re wearing a mask - remember to take it off while you're drinking your G&T.IngredientsA very good quality gin, such as any of the York Gin range. To keep up morale, you don’t wan …