The Raven Returns

April 12, 2025

Hello. It’s been a while. There are a whole load of reasons I’ve not been posting, none of which I’ll go into, but since I’ve not quite yet stopped buying gin (though I’ve slowed after seriously running out of space and risking the permanent ire of Mrs Raven!) I am planning to return with a … More The Raven Returns

J J Whitley

October 7, 2023

J.J. Whitley London Dry gin is a classic recipe from a brand probably more well known for its flavoured vodka. Price: ~ £18ABV: 38%Known Botanicals:Angelica seedCassiaCoriander seedLemon peelLiquoriceOrange peelOrris root The Whitley family boasts over eight generations of distilling heritage, dating back to 1762. John James Whitley was the Managing Director of Greenall Whitley & Co Ltd … More J J Whitley

Tarquins – The Cornish Crocus

October 1, 2023

The Cornish Crocus is a Limited Edition gin from Tarquins, featuring saffron as the star botanical. Price: ~ £38ABV: 42%Known Botanicals:AngelicaBitter almondCinnamonCoriander seedGrapefruit peelGreen cardamomLemon peelLiquorice root Orange peelOrrisRose petalSaffronViolet Named after founder Tarquin Leadbetter, a classically trained chef who set his sights on establishing the first Cornish distillery in over a century, Tarquin’s gin has gone … More Tarquins – The Cornish Crocus

TŌSH Gin

January 6, 2023

TŌSH Gin Price: ~ £26ABV: 40%Known Botanicals:Angelica rootCardamomCassiaCorianderCubebDried lemon peelLemonLemon balm leafLimeMakrut lime leafNutmegOrangeOrrisPoppyseedRosehipSweet rowan berry Husband-and-wife Jiri Omelka and Barbara Omelkova are the team behind TŌSH gin, with the Moravian family distillery, found within the village of Těšetice, being the oldest whisky producer in the former Czechoslovakia, where distilling has flourished since 1582. The gin features … More TŌSH Gin