Gin is taking off in the UK in a big way. Never before has this product been so popular with so many different varieties now available. One company, based in Leicestershire, is taking its customers on a tour around the planet through the wonders of gin – Around The World in 80 Gins.
Cat and Jay are the founders of Around The World in 80 Gins. An idea that stemmed from Jay putting together a gin box for every month in the year of Cat’s 30th birthday – he certainly sounds like a keeper!
So what can you expect in the box? Aside from the mandatory gin there is also a flavoured tonic to compliment the gin, a sweet or savoury snack, some infusions and also a gift. Unlike most companies there is no subscriptions and everything is tailored to the customers requirements.
Opening up our box, we couldn’t have been happier. A bottle of Old Raj gin, a British gin with saffron and a real influence from India in the spicing. With the mix containing cassia bark, coriander, lemon and orange peel and of course juniper. The saffron gave the gin a slightly golden tint.
Also in the box we had a twin pack of bubbles for gin. These are quite similar to those used in molecular gastronomy providing a ‘pop’ in the mouth with an intense lemon or blueberry flavour depending on which bubbles you choose to add to the drink.
A small bag of infusions is also perfect for complementing the gin and really enhancing the flavours within the drink. Our bag contained similar spices and flavourings to the flavour profile of the Old Raj gin.
Our gourmet snack was a nod to Scotland – a pack of Nairns cheese flavour oatcakes. Ideal to nibble on while sipping our gin cocktail. For the recommended way to drink this particular gin, check out the recipe below.
To serve one person, you will need…
25ml Old Raj Gin
150ml Ginger Ale (we used Fever Tree)
1 Long strip of Orange Peel
Ice, to serve
Gin Bubbles, to serve
1.Fill a wine glass with ice cubed and roll the orange peel into a spiral. Place the peel into the glass and add the gin.
2. Top up the glass with the ginger ale and pour in the bubbles. Sit back, relax and enjoy.
The cocktail was simple and from the actual serving suggestion provided by Around The World in 80 Gins. The gin itself is extremely aromatic and a far cry from any regular gin. You can really pick up the citrus notes and the aroma from the saffron.
The bubbles are a lot of fun. The intense flavour as the skin pops is superb and transforms a regular drink to something very special. Overall this has to be my new favourite way to drink gin.
A gin box from Around The World in 80 Gins costs just £40 with postage and packaging completely free of charge. I don’t think a better offer exists for the quality of product such as this. Treat a loved one or even yourself to a superb gin experience.
Website: www.aroundtheworldin80gins.com
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This box looks awesome! And that gin sounds really nice! I might have to check this place out!
Thanks! This really makes an amazing gift or treat!
I don’t drink gin but this sounds like the perfect gift for someone who does! Very interesting box 🙂
Thanks Megan! The box is a very good gift idea.
This was a great read! I am loving Gin at the moment x
Us too! Thank you so much – Gin is very underrated, this bottle of Old Raj is something completely unique, well worth getting!
Such a great gift idea, thank you for sharing!
Thanks! This really is the perfect treat!
This is a great post! I love the idea and execution of this box, down to the soooo cute name. It also looks quite delicious! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Savannah! The box is such a lovely idea and the quality of everything in it is superb! Brilliant idea for a gift.
This is such a fun box, I had never heard of it before! I wish I could find something like this here in Canada because I would be all over it!
Hopefully as the company grows they will reach you over in Canada – I wonder if there’s any good gin in Canada.