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World Gin Day is a global celebration of gin, held each year on the second Saturday of June. World Gin Day 2025 is on Saturday 14 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 website The 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 …

The brilliant Phoenix pub - five minutes walk from our shop - is June’s Independent of the Month. It has a fantastic beer garden just inside the city walls and is just a superb pub. One of our favourites! Here are the details of June’s offers: •⁠ ⁠Enjoy 20% off York Gin at The Phoenix for the whole of June when you buy a large bottle at our shop. •⁠ ⁠And for the whole month, we’ll give you a 10% discount on large bottles in our shop when you’ve enjoyed a York Gi …

Ever wondered what wine goes best with a salt & vinegar crisp? Or whether cheese & onion can elevate a glass of red? Wonder no more. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new tasting experience in York: Wine & Crisps Pairing Evenings, hosted by WSET-qualified drinks expert Emma Moore, right here in the stylish, newly opened York Distillery at Middleton’s Hotel. ? A Tasting Experience with a Twist Forget the usual cheese boards and canapés. These tasting …

Calories in a Gin and Tonic The average number of calories in gin and tonic is around 97, according to most reasonable estimates. But several factors can affect the question: How many calories in a gin? Here are some of the most important. Amount: Is it a single or double gin? Quantity of tonic? Are you going for half and half or three-quarters tonic to gin? Strength: Higher alcohol content in your gin results in more calories consumed. Mixer: ⁠Regular tonic versus low or zero-calorie options. …

We are delighted to be working with the brilliant Judge's Lodging on York's Lendal for May's Deal of the Month. Here are the details: Enjoy 10% off York Gin at the Judge’s Lodging for the whole of May when you buy a large bottle at our shop. And for the whole month, we’ll give you a 10% discount on large bottles in our shop when you’ve enjoyed a York Gin at the Judge’s Lodging. All you need to do is show your receipt either at the bar of the Judge’s Lodging or at ou …