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April 28, 2022

When one door closes…

Today sees the official announcement about Lumbers Distillers and the future of 137 Distillery. As exciting as change is, it’s also some of the hardest decisions to make. I remember back in 2012 when I signed up to a 10 year lease here at The Newbury that this town would always have a place in […]

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January 23, 2017

History of Gin

Gin is a spirit which derives its predominant flavour from juniper berries (Juniperus communis). From its earliest beginnings in the Middle Ages, gin has evolved over the course of a millennium from an herbal medicine to an object of commerce in the spirits industry. Today, the gin category is one of the most popular and […]

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January 17, 2017

The History of Navy Strength Gin

We are used to seeing bottles of gin or rum with the term “navy strength” on the label, but what does this actually mean? Well, like so much of the drinks world it has its roots in the UK’s insatiable thirst for booze. In this case the Royal Navy. Not that the term itself is […]

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