East London Liquor Company Vodka 70cl 40% ABV

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They were on the lookout for clean, crisp vodkas, with a smooth mouthfeel and well-integrated alcohol. There's no distillery tour or bar as such (unless you get very friendly with Ian), so ask for it in good bars or buy bottles online. City of London Distillery, Fleet Street Distillery Visit: Visit the Sacred Distillery in the heart of Highgate at the world’s first vacuum distillery. While you sip on a Sacred G&T, a member of the knowledgeable team will guide you through a short history of gin and explain the unique Sacred process, while you taste through 8 of their award-winning spirits. We start with a long fermentation before two distinct distillations. During the second of these, the vapours are elevated through a series of seven column stills to a height of 40 metres. As it ascends, our potato spirit passes over 2,000 purification plates, each raising the liquid a little bit closer to vodka perfection.

The beauty of vodka – unlike whisky or wine – is that, really, you can throw away the rulebook when it comes to glassware. Hell, drink it out of the bottle, if you like (though expect some concerned glances from guests.) An adjunct to the popular restaurant of the same name, this bar’s commitment to vodka extends to producing its own flavoured shots. Shots come in frozen glasses, while the more ambitious drinker is catered for with carafes of 4, 10 and 20 shots. With a vodka list of over 60 varieties including rye, grain, wheat and potato-based drinks, Baltic combines popular classics such as bison grass with more exotic flavourings such as sweet plum & chilli, and horseradish. Hayman’s Distillery Tours: Take this Distillery Tour for a behind the scenes look into how their award-winning family gin is made, distilled in the same way since 1863. The tour includes a welcome Hayman’s London Dry G&T and a fun and interactive talk through the gin botanicals with an opportunity to get a real feel for flavour and aromas. Plus a tutored tasting of three of award-winning gins with different mixers. A beautifully cooked tranche of roast cod sat on a bed of braised aubergine, courgette, tomatoes and capers. To be honest, this was a dish that spoke more to me of the South of France than Poland but as a light but satisfying main course on a cold day, it hit the spot.

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Vodka can be made from almost anything. We’ve tested those made from potatoes, grains, grapes and even sugarcane. This is then fermented, before being distilled (often multiple times) to remove impurities — look out for this on the label. We carefully source every part of our product and our uncompromising approach is reflected in the way we produce the liquid. Our potato distillate originates from Germany; we blend and bottle our vodka in Lancashire, using local water. Our caps are manufactured in Italy, the bottles in France and our glass decoration comes from Scotland. Make Your Own Gin: Enjoy a G&T while learning about the history of gin and the Sacred Distillery. Then, taste through vacuum distilled botanicals and become a Master Blender and create your own recipe. One final drink and you’ll go home with a bottle of your bespoke gin blend and a 20cl bottle of Sacred Gin. We had a series of starters: Barszez was a rich, sweet beetroot consommé with a hint of horseradish bite and served with cream on the side. It came with a mushroom pasztecik, a light glazed pastry stuffed with a luxurious mushroom filling. The complex notes of the Kavka Tokaji vodka brought out the flavours in the barszez beautifully. Our panel – made up of 10-accredited spirits experts and vodka-loving consumers – put 20 vodkas to the test. Each was tried neat and blind, to avoid brand bias, then followed by some water to dilute and soften the alcohol and bring out the core flavours.

Gin Blending Masterclass: In this masterclass, you will blend, bottle and name two of your own gins to take away, with the guidance of the Serata Hall distiller, Todd. The class also includes five drinks as well as 400ml of your bespoke gin to take home. Gin Adventure: Visit Mrs Fogg’s for a one-of-a-kind, immersive gin-making experience, where you will discover exotic flavours, the secrets of the craft and so much more, leading you to create your own very best gin. As well as gin tasting there are also so many distillery gin tour London experiences and gin tours London where you go almost on a pub crawl. Gin is a big thing in London! City of London Distillery and Bar – 22-24 Bride Lane, London EC4Y 8DT Weeknight Sipsmith Distillery Tour and Tutored Tasting: Learn about the history of gin and how Sipsmith came to be. Learn how the Sipsmith are handcrafted and enjoy a tutored tasting too. My guest smothered hers with dollops of Keta caviar perched on a subtle bed of chopped onion and boiled egg. The apple notes of the Kavka Estate vodka were the perfect match for the blinis.Distillery Tour & Gin Tasting: Take a guided tour of the distillery to discover the history of gin in London and learn about City of London Distillery gin making techniques. The tour includes a Gin & Tonic on arrival followed by a 4-flight gin tasting. For those who prefer relaxing in traditional surroundings, the Dukes Hotel is a must visit. Its cosy elegance has appealed to generations of London drinkers. James Bond’s creator Ian Fleming was a regular and it is claimed that 007’s vodka martini may have its roots in the bar. Dukes’ martinis are justly famed and so potent that there is a two-drink maximum. After all, it’s better to leave feeling stirred, not shaken. Graveney Gin Tasting: Plan a visit to the intimate nano-bar in the historic and vibrant surroundings of Tooting Market, for a very special evening of Gin tasting, hosted by Graveney Gin’s distiller.

The Ognisko bread basket included an excellent rye bread that was perfect with gherkins and the sweetness of minced beetroot. Gin & Tonic Tasting: Visit The New York Bar for three sensational tasting opportunities where you will sample carefully selected gins ranging from dry to citrus or spiced varieties, accompanied by a selection of complementary tonic water pairings. Alongside your gin and tonic tastings is a sharing platter showcasing four plates of your choice.Gin and Tonic Experience: Choose from three sensational menu tastings where you will have the opportunity to sample selected gins, from citrus to floral, accompanied by your choice of tonic water pairings and garnishes. For something a little different, consider venturing out of London to the Bombay Sapphire Distillery Guided Tour in Hampshire. It’s a great alternative to the London options.

It’s always crucial to have dumplings at Ognisko. Cheese, potato and onion pierogi were surprisingly light and delicious. Gin Blending Masterclass: In this masterclass, you will blend, bottle and name two of your own gins to take away, with the guidance of the Cattivo distiller, Todd. The class also includes five drinks as well as 400ml of your bespoke gin to take home. Visit the Beefeater Distillery for an unforgettable 2 and a half hour experience. Start with the interactive exhibition, with a welcome drink in hand, that will provide an insight into the history of gin. You will then be taken into the very heart of the distillery, all the way up into the still house whilst providing you with an in depth description of the process of manufacturing gin.Next up is filtering, which gives vodka its clean mouthfeel. Although some craft distillers choose to skip this step altogether to impart a more unique flavour. Gin Tasting: Develop your appreciation of your chosen liquor at one of TT Liquor’s tastings. You will be hosted by one of the in-houseconnoisseurs who will guide you through the history of gin while you get to indulge yourself in a carefully curated selection of samples.