This boosted British distilling and helped raise much needed capital to help fund the frequent and bloody wars he was so fond of fighting.

So, unsurprisingly, this legislation was enough to persuade many innkeepers to start distilling their own gin thus making them tradesmen engaged in distilling and so absolved from having to house the unwanted guests. Now, 350 years later, the Amsterdam Craft Gin Company relaunches the authentic recipe from that time. He wrote, "The infamous liquor, the name of which deriv'd from Juniper-Berries in Dutch, is now, by frequent use. Dutch-born protestant leader William of Orange became king of Scotland, England and Ireland in the late 17th century after overthrowing catholic monarch James VII.As part of the conflict with France, William naturally sought to weaken his enemy's economy, so started the English blockade against French goods. Blood orange was the citrus of choice for this colourful zesty expression, boasting quite the colour too. Whenever the weather turned, crowds would gather to explore the stalls and tents selling hot gin and gingerbread that popped up along the frozen River Thames, as enterprising Londoners looked to make a quick shilling out of what became known as the London Frost Fairs.

The poorest people began drinking more gin less responsibly, meanwhile, royalty and high society sipped tamely as more of a fashion statement than an emotional or psychological release. create a premium London Dry gin for the UK market which paid homage to King William III in England and II in Scotland, the brand said that they have been surprised to see the product go on to become one of the fastest-growing gins in both Scotland and Northern Ireland. When King William of Orange ascended the throne, his first act of parliament was to liberalise the production of gin. It begins in 1689 with William of Orange who travelled to London from the Netherlands, bringing a Dutch drink – gin – with him.

William's invasion fleet was bigger than the Spanish Armada of a century before but met no resistance from the English and on 11th February 1689 Parliament declared that by fleeing the country James had abdicated as king and his daughter Mary was declared queen, to rule jointly with William who adopted the name William III. This meant the distilling trade was given a monopoly and regulated within 21 miles of the cities of London and Westminster.

In 1702, William III was succeeded by Queen Anne who earned the nickname 'Brandy Nan' due to her penchant for drinking brandy mixed with cold tea dispensed from an apparently innocent tea pot. THESE HAVE BEEN BLENDED TO COMBINE WITH JUNIPER, PRODUCING A CRISP AND ELEGANT GIN IN THE CLASSIC LONDON DRY STYLE. The recipe, which was amazingly uncovered in the British Library's rare book section, lists the original ingredients but unfortunately, the quantities were concealed by code, which proved unbreakable. Distilled five times for "exceptional purity", the gin is made using carefully selected botanicals including orange peel, coriander, angelica, lime, cassia and nutmeg to create a "fresh, vibrant spirit" that is "bursting with plenty of orange citrus notes".By revoking the Distillers Company Charter she also abolished their ability to ensure the quality of spirits produced. The act also allowed anyone who wanted to distil alcohol to legally do so by simply posting a public notice giving at least ten day's notice of their intention to start distilling. The botanicals needed to flavour the jenever were supplied by the Amsterdam based Dutch East India Company, the world's first multinational. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. When the product is delivered, you must be able to provide a valid driving licence or passport as proof of age.