“Gin” is distilled alcohol that derives its predominant flavour from Juniper berries.

In the days when the sun didn’t set on the British Empire, Malaria was a problem in many tropical outposts. The only effective preventative was quinine, however its taste left a lot to be desired. British officers in India came up with a solution, adding sugar, lime and gin to the quinine made it more palatable. And thus, the gin and tonic was born.

Currently enjoying a revival the world over, our almost 200 strong gin selection features fine examples made here by local craft distilleries, through to interesting, rare and hard-to-find examples from around the world. 

“The gin and tonic has saved more Englishmen’s lives and minds than all the doctors in the Empire”

Sir Winston Churchill