{"id":14013,"date":"2017-05-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-28T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.invinic.com\/what-the-bloody-hell-is-six-oclock-gin"},"modified":"2018-02-15T13:43:21","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T12:43:21","slug":"what-the-bloody-hell-is-six-oclock-gin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.invinic.com\/en\/what-the-bloody-hell-is-six-oclock-gin","title":{"rendered":"What the bloody hell is Six O\u2019Clock Gin?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you heard of <\/span>Six O\u2019Clock Gin<\/b><\/a> yet? <\/span>Gin<\/b><\/a> is one of the world\u2019s trendiest spirits these days, and English gin is particularly in fashion.<\/a> Some of the best gins are handcrafted by small, artisanal companies, which are often family-run affairs. This is the case with Six O\u2019Clock Gin, produced by British family company Bramley & Gage. If you haven\u2019t tried this stuff already, you\u2019re gonna want to start paying attention!<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Six O\u2019Clock Gin?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Six O\u2019Clock Gin is an award-winning <\/span>English gin<\/b><\/a> produced by Bramley & Gage in Gloucestershire. The gin hit the market in 2010, though its origins go further back. The Six O\u2019Clock Gin recipe is in fact adapted from an old recipe developed by the company\u2019s Master Distiller, Edward Kain. Since 2010, Six O\u2019Clock Gin has gone from strength to strength and is now one of the UK\u2019s top gins.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How is Six O\u2019Clock Gin made?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Naturally, exact recipes and methods are kept under wraps in the competitive craft gin industry. We do know that Six O\u2019Clock Gin is produced using a customised copper still with a double sphere head. The gin uses a mixture of botanicals, with juniper the most prominent. Besides juniper, you\u2019ve also got coriander, orange peel and elderflower, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What does Six O\u2019Clock Gin taste like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In a word: <\/span>Smooth!<\/b> This is a seriously smooth and elegant gin, with a very clean flavour profile. The botanicals contribute to the flavour, with juniper coming to the forefront, though it in a very subtle and refined way. Neither the botanicals nor the 43% alcohol overpower the tasting experience. Gin lovers will find a lot to like here, and even Gin newbies will appreciate the accessible, easy-drinking style.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How should you drink Six O\u2019Clock Gin?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As with anything when it comes to booze, that\u2019s up to you. If you want to drink your Six O\u2019Clock Gin straight, go right ahead. If ice is your thing, throw a few cubes in there. Make whatever <\/span>cocktails<\/span><\/a> you like. We won\u2019t stop you.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a recommendation, though\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Six O\u2019Clock Gin & Tonic<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s nothing quite like a G&T. It\u2019s a classic, simple and timeless drink, but it all comes down to the quality of your ingredients. Six O\u2019Clock Gin is a great gin, so there\u2019s no sense in serving with any old tonic water. Luckily, you don\u2019t have to. The team at Bramley & Gage are just as enthusiastic about tonic as they are about gin, so they\u2019ve got us covered.<\/span><\/p>\n