Gin school
“The rise of top quality gins continues at a breathtaking pace and it’s a thrilling show of spirits. With the best time of year for celebrations just around the corner, why not throw a Christmas gin party? I’ve included a palate-rousing punch, the best of the new gins, my pick of the classic brands, plenty of tips on tonics and (the latest trend) gin schools. It’s all here bar the garnishes – I’ll leave that to you. Cheers!” SUSY ATKINS, DRINKS EDITOR
LABEL MATES The Ginstitute in west London
COPPER LOAD Devon Gin School
STILL LIFE Kinloch Lodge in Skye
LEARN TO MAKE YOUR OWN: 5 GREAT CLASSES
KINLOCH LODGE, SCOTLAND
Spend three nights on the Isle of Skye with a special foraging trip and end up with your own homemade gin. A ghillie will lead you into the wilds to find the botanicals you’ll use to make your bespoke spirit. The 17th-century former hunting lodge’s restaurant has 3 AA rosettes.
Fabulous Foodie Foray, from £620 dinner B&B; kinloch-lodge.co.uk