Barrel-Aged Gin
A barrel-aged gin and RTD Negroni in a bottle from new English distillery Bone Idyll are two of the best spirits tasted by Travel Distilled recently.
London
Bloody Mary in a Can
Longbottom’s Virgin Mary in a can becomes an instant Bloody Mary if you add the vodka, or a Red Snapper if you add gin, or a Bloody Maria if you choose tequila.
Fig Leaf Liqueur
Parafante Fig Leaf Liqueur is distilled in London, using fig leaves harvested and dried in Calabria in Italy, an area rich in tasty natural produce.
Portobello Road Vodka
The Portobello Road distillery launched itself with gin but has now moved into the vodka market with several intriguing flavours on offer.
Ready-to-Drink Pickled Gimlet
Travel Distilled tries this ready-to-drink pickled gimlet from Dima’s Vodka, one of a range of premium cocktails ready-made in a bottle.
Wimbledon Garden Gin
Wimbledon is famous for many things such as tennis, Wimbledon Common, and The Wombles, but not for gin, though that will change thanks to Wimbledon Garden Gin.
History of Tanqueray Gin
The history of Tanqueray Gin goes back to 19th century London, and Charles and Edward Tanqueray, and today it is the best-selling gin brand in the world.
Britain in a Bottle
Travel Distilled reviews Britain in a Bottle, A Visitor’s Guide to the Breweries, Cider Mills, Distilleries and Vineyards of Great Britain.
Global Distillery Tour
Travel Distilled reviews Global Distillery Tour, Lonely Planet’s guide to distilleries in over 30 countries around the world.
The Modern Cocktail
Travel Distilled reviews The Modern Cocktail by Matt Whiley, a man famous for his innovative cocktail recipes.