Sources:https://www.liquor.com/articles/jared-brown/#gs.3fnlcqhttps://www.31dover.com/blog/spotlight-on-lesley-graciehttps://robbreport.com/muse/entertaining/hendricks-gins-master-distiller-lesley-gracie-2822764/

The science of tasting

Sep 2nd, 2019 1h 6m

Sources: https://www.decanter.com/spirits/how-to-taste-gin-ask-decanter-382912/#YSkgyVR6Ikg3vgT7.99https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taste#Fattiness_.28oleogustus.29https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/taste/2018/do-different-pa

Number crunching: The gin industry in statistics

Aug 18th, 2019 57m 43s

Which country consumes the most gin per head? How do our gin consumption levels match those of the gin craze years? And is the industry really still on its way up? All these and more as we delve into some fascinating facts and figures about gin

From the craze to the Krays: More gin and crime

Aug 4th, 2019 54m 21s

More gin and crime is on the menu, as we complete our look at highwaymen’s relationship with gin, comparing gin’s reputation in the 18th century with that of 1960s gangland London. We also have a masterclass from Hepple, and of course all the l

Stand and deliver: Crime in the gin-craze era

Jul 21st, 2019 53m 11s

In this episode we examine the myths and mystique surrounding highwaymen and their relationship to gin. We also talk to Emma from York Gin about Outlaw, their roguish new gin inspired by York's notorious ne'er-do-wells, plus a tasting with mixo

Weird science

Jul 7th, 2019 1h 9m

This episode explores strange scientific phenomena associated with gin, from the wonders of yeast to spontaneous human combustion and hangover-free gin. We also concoct some marvellous medicinal gin cocktails, all in the name of science. Plus t

The story of Genever part two

Jun 22nd, 2019 59m 56s

This week we complete the history of Genever, the precursor to gin which remains hugely popular today. We also have a Gin of the Week special featuring a tasting Isle of Harris, plus an interview with their brand ambassador Iona Cairns. Plus al

World Gin Day special

Jun 7th, 2019 1h 7m

In honour of World Gin Day, we return with a show dedicated to gins around the world. We learn about the history of Genever, we play Top Trumps - around the world in eight gins, plus we have an interview with Thomas Steinhart, from the Steinhar

The great big gin quiz part two

Feb 16th, 2019 1h

As season two draws to a close, Matthew takes the great big gin quiz, which reveals some of the fascinating facts we didn’t get to cover in previous episodes. We also speak to Jen and Robby from the South City Gin Club over in St Louis, Missour

Gin: Medicine or poison?

Feb 10th, 2019 40m 25s

Gin began its life as a miracle cure for all ills, but later came to be regarded as a deadly poison. Here we uncover the truths and myths behind gin’s effects on the human body. We also have an interview with Dobson and Parnell, a restaurant an

Message on a bottle: Gin bottles, names and labels

Feb 3rd, 2019 45m 6s

This week we re-visit the topic of gin bottles, names and labels. Why does the Gordon's bottle bear the symbol of a boar? What was so different about the Beefeater brand when it launched, and where do Roku, Rock Rose and Kouru get their names?

Gin and food

Jan 27th, 2019 1h 8m

This week's episode looks at gin's relationship with food. Can you cook with gin? Can gin-soaked foods get you drunk? And what is the science behind gin as an aperitif? We also talk to the team from Fezziwig's Gin Yard in Liverpool, who give us

The gin glossary part two

Jan 19th, 2019 1h 4m

In this show we complete the gin glossary from N-Z. What does ‘nose’ mean, what is ‘vacuum distillation’, and who was Zosimos of Panopolis? Find out this week. We also have an interview with the head distiller at Newcastle Gin, and in battle of

The gin glossary part one

Jan 12th, 2019 47m 41s

Mr Hobbs Gin: https://www.mrhobbsgin.co.uk/The Gin Dictionary: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gin-Dictionary-David-T-Smith/dp/1784723983

Ginfamous: Bootlegging and prohibition

Jan 5th, 2019 58m 7s

Read more about prohibition via The Mob Museum: http://prohibition.themobmuseum.org/Hepple Douglas Fir Vodka: https://moorlandspirit.co/douglas-fir-vodka

Gin in literature

Dec 30th, 2018 58m 7s

Guest written by Kitty Donnelly: https://kittydonnellypoet.com/ We’re drinking Lone Wolf gin: https://www.lonewolfspirits.com/ Interview with Sam Galsworthy of Sipsmith: https://sipsmith.com/

The drinker's vernacular

Dec 22nd, 2018 58m 7s

Drinks by the Christmas crackers: https://www.drinksbythedram.com/christmas-crackers/

Gin meets religion and the supernatural

Dec 15th, 2018 1h 18m

Drinks by the Dram Advent Calendar: https://www.drinksbythedram.com/advent-calendars/

Great big gin quiz

Jul 14th, 2018 1h 18m

This episode takes a look at the history of cocktails from their early beginnings to prohibition and James Bond. We also discover Osmoz grape gin via the Craft Gin Club's monthly box of delights, and we have the final of the Tin Gin World Cup.

Along came the cocktail

Jul 7th, 2018 1h 2m

A look behind the labels

Jun 30th, 2018 1h 1m

Join us to take a look at some of the fascinating fables behind gin bottles, gin labels and gin names. Matthew takes a quiz to test his knowledge on the subject, plus we have the semi-finals of the Tin Gin World Cup featuring Gavin Webster, and

Gin and crime

Jun 23rd, 2018 1h

Gin has been linked with some of the most heinous crimes in British history. But was gin really to blame, or were there more complex factors at play? This week we also hold the quarter final of the Tin Gin World Cup alongside comedian and whisk

Gin, industry and Birmingham's Best-kept secrets

Jun 16th, 2018 55m 7s

40 St. Paul’shttps://www.40stpauls.co.uk/Langley Distillery: http://www.langleydistillery.co.uk/Richard Barnett, the Book of Gin: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Book-Gin-Alchemists-Artisanal-Cocktails/dp/0802120431