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According to those in the know, the Queen has enjoyed regular gin cocktails during her long reign. Her favourites are reportedly the Dry Martini and the Zaza (Gin and Dubonnet). Speaking about sitting next to the queen at a state banquet, Tom Hanks said: 'I dared to ask the Queen: "What is Her Majesty’s cocktail of choice?’ and she said "Ooh - Martini".' The queen's late cousin Margaret Rhodes said the Queen liked a Martini at lunch. Darren McGrady, the Queen's personal chef in t …

Here's the statement we released when we launched our lemon gin in summer 2022.Buy York Gin Mediterrean Lemon hereYork Gin are launching a new summer lemon gin in time for Jubilee weekend - increasing the normal amount of lemon by a staggering 4,000%.The distillers usually use just 120g of lemon peel when making a batch of their London Dry gin. York Gin Mediterranean Lemon uses 5kg!Master Distiller Harry Cooke said: 'The botanical baskets in the still are literally overflowing with lemon peel to …

York Gin has just been accredited with the Good Business Charter, showing our commitment to the highest standards in responsible and sustainable business practice.The Good Business Charter (GBC) offers accreditation for organisations prioritising their employees, the environment, customers and suppliers, while paying their taxes according to the spirit of the law. Set up in 2019, the charter has the support of both the CBI and the TUC. Other partners include the Living Wage Foundation and the Pr …

EARTH DAY - 22 April 2022We know we depend on governments and huge companies to make the radical changes that are needed to start healing our planet. But Earth Day is a good reminder that we can all do our bit.For example, at York Gin, a brand new water management system will save over 250,000 litres per year. York Gin Daniel explains the environmentally-friendly water re-use systemGlobal problem - small, local solutions The vast majority of us realise we need to cut our carbon emissions …

Most gins on the market are vegan friendly. So yes vegans can drink gin! Hurrah! And phew! The whole York Gin range is vegan - shop for our vegan gins hereSafe ingredientsGin’s basic ingredients are spirit alcohol, water and botanicals - the herbs, spices, plants and fruits that give gin its flavour.  One of these botanicals (juniper berries) must be present and has to give the spirit its predominant flavour. If it doesn’t have this predominant flavour, it’s not gin! The o …