From hilly San Francisco to palm-fringed Los Angeles, this west-coast state is home to many a craft distillery producing spirits of the highest calibre. We round up five noteworthy gins straight out of California.

Martin and Claire Murray welcome readers to the wild beauty of Dunnet Bay – home to mainland Britain’s northern-most distillery and Rock Rose Gin.

Some of the world’s most iconic drinks originated in the States, and even Prohibition couldn’t stand in the way of the country’s pioneering bartenders. We take a look at just a few of the tempting tipples that were born in America and went on to make a global mark.

Making the winding, tree-lined drive from Melbourne’s CBD into the picturesque Yarra Valley, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re entering wine territory rather than the home of the award-winning Melbourne Gin Company. Because that’s exactly where you are: wine country. Because the master behind the Melbourne Gin Company, Andrew Marks, is a winemaker by trade. It’s a special pocket of verdant Victoria that’s home to Andrew’s family winery, Gembrook Hill, but also the birthplace of Melbourne Gin Company’s Single Shot and Dry Gin spirits.

Since starting our spirited society, we've been honoured to meet talented distillers all over the world. Here, we're shining a spotlight on a few of the distilling world's leading ladies.

It’s no coincidence that Gothic Gin’s tasting notes include the phrase “conjures a lively fragrant nightlife”. Since launching just over a year ago, Chris Klug’s creation has been sipped at some of the most extravagant parties and glamorous events around the world.

Lockdown has certainly taught the Gin Society a thing or two about DIY cocktail creativity. Here’s how to bring the bar to your place.

The Gin Boss Leon Dalloway sat down with gin extraordinaire and owner of The Barbershop, Mikey Enright, to taste some new Australian gins.

As one of the highest gin-consuming countries in the world, it comes as no surprise that Spain has a huge selection of juniper-based spirits to choose from. We raise a glass to five of the best Spanish gins. Salud!