Spirits: Gin
I started my spirits-writing career with gin in 2020, at the height of the craft gin boom. I interviewed distillers in the UK and abroad who were at the forefront of this seismic wave — telling their stories, uncovering their innovations, and sampling their spirits.
Profile: Hendrick’s Gin
About: Discovering the wondrous world of Hendrick’s on a behind-the-scenes tour of its exclusive Gin Palace in Scotland, led by master distiller Lesley Gracie.
Published by: Gin Magazine
Date: April 2022
Format: Print
Interview: Seb Heeley, Spirit of Manchester Distillery
About: The Spirit of Manchester co-founder shares his and wife Jen’s journey in gin making and their aspirations for their distillery and bar
Published by: Gin Magazine
Date: November 2021
Format: Print
Profile: India’s Craft Gin Pioneers
About: India’s craft gin pioneers, from Stranger & Sons to Terai, explain how the country’s gin scene is changing — for both makers and drinkers
Published by: Gin Magazine
Date: February 2021
Format: Print
Interview: Jake Burger, Portobello Road Gin
About: The co-founder of famed London distillery Portobello Road explains his historical approach to gin making and philosophy of flavour generation
Published by: Gin Magazine
Date: February 2021
Format: Print
