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What is Ginuary? 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 during the festive season an …

Gin isn't vodka - because it must have a particular taste (juniper) to be classified as gin. Vodka is defined as being a spirit without a definite aroma or taste.Gin is made from a neutral spirit that is then distilled with juniper berries (and usually other botanicals) which give gin its particular flavour profile. Vodka is also made from neutral spirit but (apart from flavoured vodkas) nothing is added to change its flavour profile.So while they can start from the same neutral spirit, gin take …

We can think of three main reasons for gin’s popularity - taste, versatility and the sheer variety of gins.TasteGin is a really fabulous drink that reaches the parts other white spirits just cannot reach.The juniper that defines gin has a complex flavour profile - dry, piney, herby with a delicate freshness. Once other botanicals like lemon peel, coriander and pepper are added, you have a delightful drink that dances on your tongue.Once you've become a gin lover, there really is no going back!&n …

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 …

In simple terms, gin is made by distilling a neutral spirit with juniper berries and usually other botanicals (herbs, spices, fruit, etc). It must taste predominantly of juniper.The vast majority of gin makers do not make their own neutral spirit themselves - although a very few do.After distillation (when the flavours of the juniper and other botanicals have flavoured the base spirit), water is added to reduce the alcohol strength to the required level (by law, it must be at least 37.5%)The gin …