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June’s York Gin Independent of the Month is the brand-new SOPHiE on Skeldergate Bridge.And just in time for Spritz Season, enjoy 10% off their delicious York Gin Lemon Summer Spritz when you buy a large bottle from our shop.Order a Lemon Summer Spritz at SOPHie Skeldergate Brige - and we’ll give you 10% off a large bottle in the York Gin shop.For both deals, all you need to do is show your receipt.SOPHiE Skeldergate Bridge opened at the start of May, replacing the famous and quirky Dyls - in the …

Our offer for May is with the wonderful new POLYMATH bar on the vibrant Grape Lane - just five minutes walk from our shop.Here’s the deal: Buy a large bottle of gin at our shop for 10% off all York Gin cocktails at Polymath Buy a York Gin cocktail at Polymath for 10% off large bottles at our shop Just keep your receipt (paper or on your phone) and show it at the bar or the shop to get your discount. The deal lasts for the whole of May.About Polymath Explore a daily array of innova …

Shambles Tavern and York Gin April Independent of the MonthOur deal for April is with the brilliant Shambles Tavern on the historic Shambles - just two minutes walk from our shop.Here’s the deal: Buy a 70cl bottle at York Gin and receive 10% off all York Gin drinks at Shambles Tavern. Buy York Gin at Shambles Tavern and get 10% off 70cl bottles at York Gin.Just keep your receipt and show at the bar or the shop to get your discount.The Shambles Tavern is a massive York Gin supporter, serv …

How to Make GinGin is made through a distillation process that involves heating pure neutral spirit with juniper berries and other botanicals, such as herbs, spices, and fruit.The process flavours the spirit, creating a very strong gin, which is then diluted with water to reach the required alcohol strength. In the UK, gin must be at least 37.5% ABV (alcohol by volume).Gin does not require maturation time, although oak-aged gins are a specialist category.Case Study: How York Gin is MadeYork Gin …

What is Gin?Gin is a distilled spirit with specific characteristics that define its identity.What is Gin Made From?Gin is primarily made from juniper berries, along with other botanicals.Criteria for Classification in the UKFor a drink to be described as ‘gin’ in the UK, it must meet two tests: Strength of Alcohol: It must be at least 37.5% ABV (alcohol by volume). Taste: It must taste predominantly of juniper, providing gin its distinctive flavour.Botanicals in GinIn addition to jun …