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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 campaign 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 during t …

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 …

There is a simple answer to the question - is it OK to drink gin every day?No, it’s not recommended to drink alcohol every day!And to the related question - Is gin a healthy drink? - here are some facts and figures to make sure your intake of gin isn't unhealthy!WHO and NHS guidelinesThe World Health Organisation (WHO) and NHS recommend that all drinkers have at least one day ‘dry’ day each week.The daily maximum recommended allowances are as follows:Female: 2 units per day; 14 per week.Male: 3 …

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 …

There is a short answer to the question: 'Is gin bad for your liver?' 'Yes it can be.' As with any alcohol, you should drink gin in moderation.There are definitely serious dangers associated with excessive alcohol consumption.Follow the guidelinesThe World Health Organisation (WHO) advises people: to keep to strict daily limits (a maximum of two units for women and three for men)not to drink more than four units at any one time and to give yourself at least one day off the booze each week …