WC’s Gin Closet was first imagined in 2018, after the building had sat vacant for a decade due to closures of public conveniences across the city - so we decided to put another historic Georgian building to good use, creating a home for Gin lovers of all varieties! Distilled in small batches using the same smuggled ingredients including juniper, citrus and liquorice root, as well as local products including moorland heather flowers, honey and sugar kelp. They produce quality gin in a single pass of the still, it’s refreshing on the tongue, with a lasting finish symbolic of its origins in the North Sea – watch out for its

It’s been 37℃ this week so this went down like pop. I finished it with lemon but I do think even harsher pink grapefruit would have been great. Like this a lot! Another small family business, producing great gin. This time specialising in a particular kind – gin infused with sloes and other hedgerow fruits. At Green Farm, they were proactive in maintaining the habitats of local wildlife and would allow fruit to develop as a source of food for birds and small mammals, before long, large amounts of fruits began to appear. And so, the idea of gin infused with the hedgerow fruits formed – and sloemotion was born.

The company also makes gin-based fruit liqueurs including lime and ginger, raspberry and vanilla, and rhubarb and strawberry. There's also a Laidly Wyrm Gin in the company's Northern Fables Collection, inspired by an ancient tale from Bamburgh Castle. Hexham Premier Cru Gin Recommended serve: N/A but I liked the sound of ‘Sherbert Lemon’: 1oz gin, 1/2oz limoncello, 1/2oz lemon juice, dash bitters, bitter lemonade. Build over ice, stir and top with lemonade + lemon wheel. A tiny distillery in the Coquet Valley collects the wilds of nature and tames them into a spirit with big multi-layered flavours. The making of it is a journey which began in Walter Riddell's native Hepple in north Northumberland with the help of childhood friend - and now food writer - Valentine Warner. Cooper King Distillery offers sustainable spirits that are created from a distillery that is 100% powered by green energy. Founded by Abbie and Chris in 2014, they distil the best gin and whisky that are crafted to perfection. Using local botanicals as their main ingredients, they ensure to create exceptional and flavoursome spirits that offer freshness and full rich flavour.

Explore an extensive collection of gins, curated from every corner of the world. From classic London dry gins to unique artisanal blends, we offer an extraordinary selection that will cater to every gin lover's palate. Add 50ml of Rarebird dry gin to a balloon glass filled with ice, top up with a good quality tonic, before adding a slice of lemon, blood orange or pink grapefruit as the perfect Add 25ml gin, 50ml Sloemotion, Sloe Gin, the juice of half a lemon and the juice of a quarter of a lime to a shaker filled with ice, shake, then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.We might be some time off being able to sample the Northumbrian Single Malt from what is to be Northumberland's first commercial whisky distillery but it surely will be worth the wait. A beautifully well balanced and smooth-tasting gin boasting a delicate juniper flavour with citrusy notes. In one sip, you can identify crisp, fresh and sweet characteristics as well as smooth, warm and bitter notes. So, whether you’re looking for the full guided tour, or a dash of the juniper spirit to enjoy from the comfort of your own home, look no further than one of these gin companies — if gin isn’t your favourite spirit, it’s about to be. HEXHAM GIN Tyne Bank Brewery & Tap Room was founded by Julia Austin in 2011. Inspired by the different brewery in the West Coast of America, she decided to create her own distillery to brew beers and craft ales. Offering a wide array of beers with different taste and strength, you can certainly find the best one that will suit your distinct taste and style. They offer different beers that are available either in bottles, cans, casks and taps. Drawing its inspiration from ancient history and tradition, Hadrian’s Wall Gin is handcrafted in Northumberland. Infused with traditional Roman herbs and botanicals including coriander – they use a variation of seeds synonymous with Roman life during the occupation of the wall. As well as chamomile, a botanical vital in providing sweet undertones, there are floral notes, and mint which contributes to its oriental flavour. When all of the botanicals come together, they provide a truly fragrant finish.