The great gin gathering that is Junipalooza returned for its 5th year last week. Back at Tobacco Dock over the World Gin Day weekend, it gave gin fans the opportunity to taste gins from all around the world and meet the people behind them.
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Graveney Gin
DrinkOne of my local gins also happens to be one of my favourites. South West London’s Graveney Gin has its home in Tooting Market, and it’s there where you’ll find their small but perfectly formed gin bar.
Porto, Portugal
FoodPorto is one of my new favourite European cities. The people are so friendly, the architecture is stunning, and most importantly the food and drink is fantastic.
Portuguese gluten free treats
We were spoilt for choice when I visited with my wife in early May with so many amazing restaurants and bars just outside our hotel. The first place we visited on arriving in the city, was Tasquina do Be to tackle the local delicacy: the francesinha. Layers upon layers of various kinds of pork sandwiched between 2 pieces of white bread, covered in melted cheese, topped with a fried egg and drenched in a tomato soup-like sauce. Just what we needed after the early flight. They also make gluten free versions of this and other dishes here.
Giniversity Botanical Gin
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Deep in the heart of Western Australia’s wine country you’ll find Margaret River Distilling Co, one of the distilleries I profiled in my previous blog. It’s not the sort of place you expect to find a distillery, nestled between vineyards and surrounded by karri trees, but we made sure to stop by on our way through the town.
Ginvent 2017
DrinkAdvent calendars are one of the best things about Christmas. That build up of excitement each day that gets you out of bed when it’s dark and rainy outside. There’s not much that can beat chocolate at doing that, but gin just might…
