Tag Archive for Gin

An Interview About Gin

A big thank you to the Silent Pool Distilling Team for taking the time to answer some questions about Gin. When was Gin first distilled? There are many various stories about the origins and creations of gin. Some people believe that the gin can be traced back to the 11th Century, where it was used…

Silent Pool Gin has arrived in Australia

Super premium gin brand Silent Pool Gin, has arrived in Australia this month, direct from the United Kingdom curtesy of the rolling hills of Surrey Hills. According to local legend in the early 1200s, a Woodcutter’s daughter was discovered floating in the Silent Pool, alongside the crest of Prince John – the future King of…

Plans to Double Scottish Gin Exports

Scottish Secretary David Mundell said that The UK Government wants to more than double gin exports in a move that will create jobs and bring investment to Scotland. Mr. Mundell explained that the UK is already the biggest gin exporter in the world- and 70 per cent of it is made in Scotland. Last year,…

Gin on the way up, Tequila and White Rum on the way down

According to recent research released by Roy Morgan Research Gin is gaining on vodka as Australia’s white spirit of choice. The research revealed that over 1.1 million Australian adults drink vodka in an average four week period virtually unchanged compared with five years ago despite overall population growth. The number of the average number of…