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Gin is made from neutral spirit, distilled with botanicals (herbs, spices, fruit, etc - which must include juniper berries), and diluted with water to a strength of at least 37.5% ABV (alcohol by volume).Neutral spirit has been made traditionally from fermenting ingredients such as grains, potatoes, fruit and sugar cane.While the alcohol and juniper are the key ingredients, gin makers add a bewildering array of botanicals to make their gin stand out from the crowd. These include many different f …

The question: What is gin? has a pretty simple answer, namely: Gin is a distilled spirit flavoured with the juniper berry and other natural herbs and spices. In Britain, it must have an alcohol strength of at least 37.5% and the predominant flavour must be juniper.The English have been making gin for centuries – ever since the Dutch-made jenever appeared here in the 17th Century. Gin used to be a sweet drink (sugar and other flavourings were used to hide the rough taste of the alcohol). But …

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 …