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What is Ginuary? And why would you care?Ginuary is a celebration of gin during the month of January with sales, offers and bargains. And it has its own hashtag - #ginuary. Ginuary is a counterpoint to Dry January or Dryanuary. Rather than a campaigning for people to stop drinking during January, Ginuary - or Dry Ginuary - provides reasons to drink gin (in moderation.) Shop for York Gin hereIndeed, we would argue that the idea behind Ginuary is that you shouldn't overindulge durin …

When is International Gin and Tonic Day? International Gin and Tonic Day is celebrated on 19 October each year.We'll be celebrating with a large G&T. We hope you'll take the opportunity to try something new for the occasion.May we suggest our Gin and Tonic Taster Set - with six different, award-winning gins, six Fever-Tree mixers and six garnishes plus a tasting guide - it's perfect for a G&T tasting session at home.When you buy a large bottle from York Gin's range, you can add …

World Gin Day is a global celebration of gin, held each year on the second Saturday of June.World Gin Day 2024 is on Saturday 8 June. The first event was held in 2009.World Gin Day events happen in over 30 countries - with the details of events available on the World Gin Day websiteThe idea is to celebrate gin - in a G&T, in cocktails or neat. We've collected some easy-to-make gin cocktails - why not give them a try? They're truly delicious - and you don't need any fancy …

Yorkshire gins and gin distilleriesYorkshire gins are among the best in the world.There are dozens of Yorkshire gin companies. But of all the gin distilleries Yorkshire calls its own, which are the best?Who makes the best Yorkshire gins?Some Yorkshire gin companies like Masons, York Gin and Slingsby, are winning the highest international awards.Yorkshire gin makers really are now some of the leading lights in the English craft gin industry and the world's premium gin industry.For example, most g …

This gin history gives you the story of our favourite spirit without going into too much detail.You don’t need to know any history to enjoy our little story. And, after reading it, you'll appreciate your modern gin and tonic a little more – how it's made in a nice clean distillery rather than a slum, and without the addition of sulphuric acid! Let’s all raise a toast to our modern delicious gin – and how far it has come in its 300-year history.And if just the thought of gin's history makes you t …