Hoxton Gin, 70 cl

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It has some redeeming qualities, and without resorting to desperate experimentation (as other writers have suggested as the only way to make good use of this spirit) I found that a Gin and Tonic does it justice. Will it appeal to the average gin fanatic? I’d lean towards no. But for those who don’t mind an unusual edge to their gins, I think they might find a willing dance partner. I for example didn’t find the qualities any more extreme than G’vine’s Floraison for example. It was a deviation for sure and took some bold risks. But it isn’t a failure. Its just rather different. By the end of the 17th century the nobility's estates began to be broken up. Many of these large houses came to be used as schools, hospitals or mad houses, with almshouses being built on the land between by benefactors, most of whom were City liverymen. Aske's Almshouses [14] were built on Pitfield Street in 1689 from Robert Aske's endowment for 20 poor haberdashers and a school for 20 children of freemen.

In the late 17th Century, Hoxton Square and Charles Square were laid out, forming a popular area for residents. Non-conformist sects were attracted to the area, away from the restrictions of the City's regulations. [3] Victorian era and 20th century [ edit ] Hoxton Hall, still an active community resource

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With a new-found popularity, large parts of Hoxton have been gentrified. This has inevitably aroused hostility among some local residents, who believe they are being priced out of the area. Some parts of Hoxton, however, remain deprived, with council housing dominating the landscape. In the 1860s Hoxton Square became home to the Augustinian Priory, school and Church of St Monica (architect: E. W. Pugin) built 1864-66 and the first Augustinian House in England since the Reformation era. [21] Hoxton gin is the child of a highly lauded bartender geeking out over the beautiful spirit. Immersed in the creative juices of Hoxton, he had the idea of recreating a classic; to create a fun gin that’s like no other on the market.” What We Say

British History on-line, disagrees on this point, and considers the derivation lost in the past; it is however probable that it refers to an individual. Property prices have continued to rise steeply since the early years of the 21st century as property developers have moved to cash in on the area's trendy image, central location and transport links. Some galleries have, as a result, moved to nearby Shoreditch, or have relocated further afield to cheaper districts such as London Fields or Bethnal Green. In response, the local council formed a not-for-profit corporation, Shoreditch Our Way (now called The Shoreditch Trust), to buy local buildings and lease them out as community facilities and housing. The extension of the East London Line (completed in 2010), has provided the local rail access which was lost when the line from Broad Street closed to services. Well, Gerry Calabrese has definitely fulfilled his own brief. Whether you like the result or not is another matter entirely. We admire the fact that he’s dug his heels in, put his forefingers in his ears, done the ‘la-la-la’ thing and refused to listen to any criticism for his concept of a drink heavy on the coconut and grapefruit. We also like it that he’s gone all out to capture the non-conformist, directional and ****-off attitude of Hoxton in a free spirited gin. Not that it won’t attract criticism – there are far too many purists out there to let its unique characteristics slip by without passing muster. It’s a bit hazy as to whether the dominating coconut makes it truly qualify as a gin, but it’s worth a sip before dismissing it entirely. It’s new, it’s different, it’s kinda intriguing. We’re not saying it’s our new favourite gin but we were pleasantly surprised at its versatility. Ms S Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Pimlico (London)". Bartleby.com . Retrieved 18 February 2014. To be fair, it’s not the first time Gerry has unleashed this unconventional product on the market. First off it was labelled CP Gin (the initials of Calabrese and then partner Andy Pearson) and marketed at bartenders. It didn’t do well. This time the recipe has been adjusted a bit, the location of the bar has taken centre stage and the emphasis is on the consumer. We think it’s going to do much better. Recipesa b "West London asylums in 19th century literature". Studymore.org.uk . Retrieved 18 February 2014. Newland, Paul (2008). The Cultural Construction of London's East End. Amsterdam: Rodopi. ISBN 9789042024540. By Tudor times many moated manor houses existed to provide ambassadors and courtiers country air nearby the city. This included many Catholics, attracted by the house of the Portuguese Ambassador, [7] who, in his private chapel, [8] celebrated the masses forbidden in a Protestant country. [9] One such resident was Sir Thomas Tresham, who was imprisoned here by Elizabeth I of England for harbouring Catholic priests. The open fields to the north and west were frequently used for archery practice, [10] and on 22 September 1598 the playwright Ben Jonson fought a fatal duel in Hoxton Fields, killing actor Gabriel Spencer. Jonson was able to prove his literacy, thereby claiming benefit of clergy to escape a hanging. Bold and perfumed on the nose. Hoxton Gin definitely smells like a coconut rum, with a strong, deeply overpowering coconut bouquet. Now I won’t ponder the coconut rum angle any further, because others have done it quite well already (spoiler: it doesn’t taste like rum). It smells smooth and inviting. Hardly a hint of juniper, and very little on the nose would give it away as being a gin. Historical introduction - Hoxton, between Kingsland Road and Hoxton Street | Survey of London: volume 8 (pp. 47-72)". British-history.ac.uk. 22 June 2003 . Retrieved 18 February 2014.