After keeping it under our hats for some time, we have some news to share - our Aranami Navy Strength Gin has been awarded three stars out of three at the Great Taste Awards! This high accolade is hugely appreciated, and we’re delighted that the gin has been recognised by the panel. The judges test an astonishing 14,000 products during the judging, with less than 2% gaining the coveted three-star rating. We’re pleased to say that they thought our Aranami Strength Gin was worthy of inclusion in this category. Having passed through a series of blind tastings, the judges gave our gin the highest possible rating, saying some wonderful things about our gin: "This is a delightfully aromatic, complex and...
This month, we have been all smiles at Hidden Curiosities towers. Why? Because it’s our sixth birthday, that’s why! That’s six happy years of selecting botanicals, distilling, mixing and sipping craft gin. We’ve been bowled over by the glowing response over the years, and even picked up some awards along the way. To the gin-drinkers of the UK and beyond, we tip our hat to you! To help us celebrate this auspicious occasion, we’ve compiled some fantastic cocktail recipes that simply scream “celebration” at us, and work wonders with the natural flavours of both Hidden Curiosities Original and Hidden Curiosities Aranami Strength. Open your drinks cabinet, dig out the cocktail shaker and read on… The Bee’s Knees This sweet-but-refreshing...
It's International Women's Day on Wednesday 8th March, an annual celebration of the cultural, political, and socio-economic achievements of women. This day is significant to us for two reasons - not only was our much loved Aranami Strength gin released on this day four years ago, but as you probably know already, Hidden Curiosities gin is a female-led company.In honour of this, we'd like to introduce you to the woman behind everything at Hidden Curiosities - creator, director and owner, Jennifer Lane. Not only that, we'd also like to celebrate Aranami Strength's 4th birthday with a reminder of why it's so good. The Face Behind the Gin Showcasing Cravat Club & Hidden Curiosities at Goodwood Revival Hidden Curiosities is, first and foremost,...
Tonic Water - The Perfect Accompaniment A classic Gin and Tonic, while totally dependent on a good base of high-quality spirit, has one other hugely important ingredient - tonic water! A good G&T is after all more tonic than gin, which means that what you put in your glass as a mixer is hugely important. Whether it’s with a slice of lime, an exotic garnish or simply on the rocks, the most popular way to enjoy gin involves a healthy splash of tonic water, with the right pick a crucial component in the perfect mix. We all know tonic water for its unique dry flavour and uniquely refreshing finish. But how did this singular beverage come to be? Oddly enough,...
What’s In Your Glass? Gin is as versatile as it is delicious. Whether as the base of a cocktail, in a simple Martini, or in a crisp G&T, gin’s distinctive and refreshing flavour is something you can depend on. As such, it’s a popular choice - some studies put the number of drinkers who’d consider gin as high as 77%! Gin is of course distinguished from most other spirits by its long list of botanicals - these are the things that give the spirit its distinctive taste - herbal, medicinal, dry and citrusy. Not only this, different gin types and brands use different botanicals in differing quantities to get their signature blends. To the uninitiated, who may or may not...
