J.J. Whitley London Dry Gin, 70cl

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Originally the term “pink gin” was used to describe regular gin with a splash of angostura bitters. Nowadays, you can expect pink gins to be infused with a whole assortment of fruit, herbs and spices, including strawberries, rhubarb, grapefruit and rose petals. What does pink gin taste like? Another thing to factor in when considering gin as a low-calories beverage option is to be aware of the mixers you include in this. Low calories tonics, as their name suggests, can substantially reduce the number of calories included in your G&T when compared to regular tonics – 100ml Fever Tree Indian Tonic Water coming to 35.61kcal, while 100ml of Fever Tree Refreshingly Light Indian Tonic Water comes to 15kcal. Read about how many calories are in a gin and tonic. J.J. Whitley Violet Gin (Abv. 38.6%) has a blend of eight botanicals including juniper, angelica root, coriander and liquorice. Whilst this gin may remind you of the popular ‘Parma Violet’ sweets, the flavour is very natural and comes from the quintessential English country garden flower, the violet! Halewood Artisanal Spirits is a family business founded and headquartered in the UK,”​ the spokesman added. “The JJ Whitley Distillery in St. Petersburg is 100% owned by Halewood and has no affiliation with the Russian government.” ​

Classically heavy on juniper, smooth and with plenty of citrus peels to balance the peppery juniper. Good in a martini, great in a G&T! You will be able to taste lemon, fresh basil, orange, vanilla and finally herbaceous spices. The Co-op and Morrisons have removed Russian vodka from shelves. Marks & Spencer has suspended shipments to its Turkish franchisee's Russian business and offered millions of pounds in aid to Ukrainian refugees and families affected by the war.

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Violet gin has been very popular this year, and English distiller J.J. Whitley have a delicious one that you just need to try! You can also get elderflower tonics to compliment certain gins, creating an elderflower G&T, popular favourites including: J.J. Whitley Nettle Gin (Abv. 38.6%) is an earthy one, it tastes like a going for a walk in the woods right after the rain has stopped and the sun is shining again. It has an intriguing flavour that is not for everyone – complemented with the right tonic, notes of chopped basil, juniper, crushed coriander and a subtle flavour of citrus peel come through on the nose and palate. Most commonly, you’ll find strawberry, raspberry, pink grapefruit, rhubarb or even rose petals included. They'll vary in colour from pale blushes to vibrant bubblegum pink, and you'll likely find that most big brands have had a go, and even some supermarkets! How should I serve pink gin? Founded in 1978, family-owned Halewood owns and manages 11 main distilleries and one craft brewery and distributes to 75 countries, including the UK, South Africa, Canada, Australia, China and Germany.

While traditional gin is a timeless classic, the rise in colourful flavoured gins bursting with fun and alternative tastes is a refreshing trend, perfect for the upcoming summer. Here, ILoveGin takes a look at cherry gin, exploring the different types currently available, the perfect mixers and where you can find it. Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error The company currently employs about 950 people and produces a number of different branded spirits, including Crabbies Alchoholic Ginger Beer, Dead Man’s Fingers Rum, Aber Falls and Liverpool Gin. A smooth and refined fragrance with a light delicate taste of violet rounded off with a subtle sweetness and soft scents of juniper. There are various types of elderflower gins out there, including JJ Whitley’s Elderflower Gin. When talking about elderflower gin, this will typically refer to elderflower flavoured gin, part of the flavoured gin category.There are a number of different cherry flavoured gins available, offering up wonderfully sweet tastes – for example, the JJ Whitley Pink Cherry Gin offers an aroma of fresh orange almonds, its tasting notes going on to describe this initial sweetness as “leading into marzipan, sour cherry and juniper on the palate.”

The serve recommends adding the 50ml of cherry gin to the glass, already filled with the ice, topping this up with the tonic before adding the cherry syrup and stirring this all in thoroughly. After this, garnish with the 2 cherries. The best mixer for elderflower gin will depend upon the type of gin you’re going for – JJ Whitley’s Elderflower Gin’s signature serve said to include: Tradition is at heart of J.J. Whitley production method. The already delicious classic London Dry Gin is modernised thanks the infusion of interesting flavours like Elderflower and Nettle!

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For the method, it’s suggested to first add the cubed ice into a large balloon glass, before pouring in the 50ml of JJ Whitley gin. Then, top this with a premium light tonic water, stir well and garnish with the lemon wedge.

But, we’re only interested in the very best! So, we’ve put our top spirit team on the case to find the best pink gins for 2023. JJ Whitley’s Elderflower Gin has a floral sweetness to it, with a combination of cinnamon and honey rounding up the sweetness, whilst the taste of orange blossom adds a characteristically citrusy taste. The mixture of florals and sweet flavours are meant to be “ Reminiscent of a summer evening in the British Countryside watching the sun that is ready to set.” Craft breweries, cider makers, wineries, and drinkers across Europe are coming together for a series of events throughout March to raise funds and show solidarity for friends and peers in Ukraine. The Drinkers For Ukraine initiative is a fundraising drive to support the International Red Cross humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine. Starting today, the campaign is asking people around the world, and across the drinks industry to get involved, in whatever way they can. Everything started in 1762 when Thomas Greenall set up the first distillery. Since the 1800s, Constance the copper still has seen more botanicals and juniper berries than David Attenborough has seen in his lifetime of adventures.TThe amount of calories in 25ml of gin mixed with tonic can come to around 97 calories, however, the calories can vary from gin-to-gin. Gin has been known as a low-cal tipple of choice, its calorie count often being notably lower than other popular alcoholic beverages. Cherry gin often refers to a type of flavoured gin with the dominant taste being (that’s right, you guessed it!) cherry. Johnny grew up in a family which lived and breathed Gin for as long as he can remember. His fascination for this juniper based spirit was spurred on by his Grandmother, the owner of Greenall’s at the time. She guided him in his journey to understand how different botanicals affect the taste of Gin and fostered his ambition to produce his own blend later in life. His Father was a Director of the Greenall’s distillery and brewery, so he had the opportunity to observe and learn the incredibly valuable traditional methods he used to produce Whitley Neill Gin.