Newcastle Gin 70cl

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The Northumberland Gin Company currently produces one handcrafted gin – Hexham Premier Cru – and is run and owned by four friends Peter, Jane, Ian and Deb, with a love for gin – collectively known as the Gin Twins. Making high-quality small batch gin, they plan to grow the Hexham brand to introduce new full strength gin infusions. Local junipers found on the fells are at the heart of their gin. Other native botanicals, such as bilberry, heather and hawthorn, also feature and all are combined with water sourced high up in the Cumbria fells from the River Derwent. The Lakes Distillery’s signature recipe creates an easy-drinking and award-winning artisan gin, with delicate floral notes and

In a balloon glass of ice, add 50ml of Newcastle Gin, squeeze and add a wedge of lime and a slice of lemon, before topping up with Fevertree premium Indian tonic water.When whalers left the coast of Whitby, the local fishermen became acquired to the taste of Jenever, a spirit introduced to them by the Dutch specialists to keep them warm out at sea. With the gin prohibition in full swing on land, the Whitby fishermen smuggled the ingredients ashore to keep the spirit alive, and now Whitby Distillery are bringing us our very own Jenever. Scott Wilson-Laing, founder and managing director of WL Distillery in County Durham, Picture: David Wood WL Distillery Recommended serve: N/A but I liked the sound of ‘Sherbert Lemon’: 1oz gin, 1/2oz limoncello, 1/2oz lemon juice, dash bitters, bitter lemonade. Build over ice, stir and top with lemonade + lemon wheel. Ok not quite a spirit but an inspired mix which makes this tipple suitable at pretty much any time of day. And it's worth a mention as it has such a good story behind it. The gin company, founded by Harry Vaulkhard in 2013, has its home at city bar-restaurant Bealim House where the gin distillery is described as Newcastle's first: "the city’s only working in-house gin still" says the pub which also hosts tasting events.

From a summery strawberries and cream-flavour Picnic Gin to a winter-warmer Fireside Gin, the pioneers are forever experimenting beyond their core range of Northern Dry Gin (43.2%) and Old Tom Gin - plus there's a Graceful Vodka too - which are all produced in a 500-litre still called Gracie. And the team cleverly keep people interested with limited-time-only, one-batch newcomers - such as Cherry and Basil - alongside its one-off range, The Rarities. Keep up to speed here with what's on offer. Northumberland Gin Company So, whether you’re looking for the full guided tour, or a dash of the juniper spirit to enjoy from the comfort of your own home, look no further than one of these gin companies — if gin isn’t your favourite spirit, it’s about to be. HEXHAM GINDistilled in small batches using the same smuggled ingredients including juniper, citrus and liquorice root, as well as local products including moorland heather flowers, honey and sugar kelp. They produce quality gin in a single pass of the still, it’s refreshing on the tongue, with a lasting finish symbolic of its origins in the North Sea – watch out for its

The Modern Long Pink Gin: Add 50ml of Hexham Gin to a tall glass, half filled with ice. Add Angostura Bitters and top up with soda water. Add a twist of orange and stir.

Tyne Bank Brewery & Tap Room was founded by Julia Austin in 2011. Inspired by the different brewery in the West Coast of America, she decided to create her own distillery to brew beers and craft ales. Offering a wide array of beers with different taste and strength, you can certainly find the best one that will suit your distinct taste and style. They offer different beers that are available either in bottles, cans, casks and taps. The Lakes Distillery created a world-class distillery ‘from scratch’ within a National Park – making what may seem like the impossible, possible. To produce spirits in the most environmentally-friendly way possible, they have adopted a distilling process with no waste and, wherever possible, they recycle water and heat. The Herbal Gin Company Limited is a brewery company that specialises in gin. Brewing high-quality spirits, they concoct special herbal gins that are flavourful and rich to the taste. Crafted to perfection, they want to share to the public the different gin product that they have. Using the finest ingredients from citrus, botanicals to raspberry, vanilla and other herbal mixes, you can certainly taste the difference that only they can deliver. Add 50ml of Rarebird dry gin to a balloon glass filled with ice, top up with a good quality tonic, before adding a slice of lemon, blood orange or pink grapefruit as the perfect They say:“The initial fresh citrus flavours evolve into unexpected ripe cantaloupe melon, the spicy fragrant juniper continues to coat the palate. There is a luscious sweet mouthfeel, which is both juicy and quenching.”

a vibrant citrus. Elderflower and damson variations cater for the flavoured gin craze, with their latest release – rhubarb and rosehip – providing a fruity yet floral flavour for a well-rounded drinking experience. For a glimpse of the excitement, see behind the scenes and take a tour of the working distillery – we’d recommend the one with extra tastings. A beautifully well balanced and smooth-tasting gin boasting a delicate juniper flavour with citrusy notes. In one sip, you can identify crisp, fresh and sweet characteristics as well as smooth, warm and bitter notes. The Whitley Bay-themed tipple boasts the holy trinity of flavours that make for a delicious gin in my opinion: juniper, warming je ne said quoi spice and citrus. Mostly citrus for me, definitely pink grapefruit, it is peppery with juniper and coriander. Bittersweet and a not too hot alcohol finish. Great tonic always helps of course, this Lixir was ideal. We tend to know our beers, and are proud of our range of top local breweries, but what about other boozy treats? We have the region's only winery - Laneberg Wine in Gateshead - which is a hidden treasure in Team Valley where it takes English grapes and then crushes, processes and bottles at its Team Valley plant to produce award-winning wonders. An excellent experience, Chris was the perfect guide and with his Mum’s help, they were the perfect hosts after the tour. A very comfortable atmosphere to try the different gins and to buy a bottle to take away.” – Geoff Everett Rare Bird DistilleryWe might be some time off being able to sample the Northumbrian Single Malt from what is to be Northumberland's first commercial whisky distillery but it surely will be worth the wait. Drawing its inspiration from ancient history and tradition, Hadrian’s Wall Gin is handcrafted in Northumberland. Infused with traditional Roman herbs and botanicals including coriander – they use a variation of seeds synonymous with Roman life during the occupation of the wall. As well as chamomile, a botanical vital in providing sweet undertones, there are floral notes, and mint which contributes to its oriental flavour. When all of the botanicals come together, they provide a truly fragrant finish. A tiny distillery in the Coquet Valley collects the wilds of nature and tames them into a spirit with big multi-layered flavours. The making of it is a journey which began in Walter Riddell's native Hepple in north Northumberland with the help of childhood friend - and now food writer - Valentine Warner. Created by a group of like-minded individuals in search of a gin more superior, more flavoursome and more satisfying than the massproduced gins lining the aisles of supermarkets. Their desire; to be recognised for creating a local produce, for a local community and delivering a high-quality product to a consumer that demands the best ingredients and flavours.