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Shambles Tavern and York Gin April Independent of the MonthOur deal for April is with the brilliant Shambles Tavern on the historic Shambles - just two minutes walk from our shop.Here’s the deal: Buy a 70cl bottle at York Gin and receive 10% off all York Gin drinks at Shambles Tavern. Buy York Gin at Shambles Tavern and get 10% off 70cl bottles at York Gin.Just keep your receipt and show at the bar or the shop to get your discount.The Shambles Tavern is a massive York Gin supporter, serv …

How to Make GinGin is made through a distillation process that involves heating pure neutral spirit with juniper berries and other botanicals, such as herbs, spices, and fruit.The process flavours the spirit, creating a very strong gin, which is then diluted with water to reach the required alcohol strength. In the UK, gin must be at least 37.5% ABV (alcohol by volume).Gin does not require maturation time, although oak-aged gins are a specialist category.Case Study: How York Gin is MadeYork Gin …

What is Gin?Gin is a distilled spirit with specific characteristics that define its identity.What is Gin Made From?Gin is primarily made from juniper berries, along with other botanicals.Criteria for Classification in the UKFor a drink to be described as ‘gin’ in the UK, it must meet two tests: Strength of Alcohol: It must be at least 37.5% ABV (alcohol by volume). Taste: It must taste predominantly of juniper, providing gin its distinctive flavour.Botanicals in GinIn addition to jun …

Special Offer at Social8 Bar Enjoy 20% off York Gin cocktails at one of York's best bars - Social8 - when you buy a large bottle of York Gin.Exclusive Discounts Buy any large bottle of York Gin in our Pavement shop then enjoy delicious and discounted York Gin cocktails at the fabulous Social8 bar only two minutes from the shop.Reciprocal Deal And in a reciprocal deal, if you enjoy a York Gin cocktail at Social8, we'll give you 10% off in the York Gin shop.March Promotions …

World-class Gins Coming to York's City Walls World-class gins will be made within York's city walls for the very first time, as plans for a new distillery are unveiled.SIGN UP TO FIND OUT MORE The new York Distillery from the makers of York Gin’s range will include a working distillery, a gin school, and tasting classes. Guests will have the opportunity to see the gins being made, make their own gin to take home, and learn tricks and tips of gin and spirit tasting. Bosses hope the Y …