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Christmas Gift Guide for Gin Lovers

Christmas seems to be approaching faster than ever this year. It probably doesn’t seem long since you took down your tree, and now the supermarkets are full of decorations, selection boxes and Christmas puddings. While getting a gift is good and giving a gift is even better, it can sometimes be hard to think of the perfect present for Christmas morning. When it comes to finding perfect gifts for the gin connoisseurs and cocktail enthusiasts in your life, a little help can go a long way. To assist you in this noble task, we've put together a Christmas Gift Guide for gin lovers with suitable options for various occasions – whether it's a Secret Santa at the office, a gift for...

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Hidden Curiosities Gin Batch No. 8: A Brighter & Bolder Distillation

Hidden Curiosities is back with a delightful surprise for all gin enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce that Hidden Curiosities Gin Batch No. 8 is now ready and available for you to savour. Each batch we craft is a labour of love, and this one is no exception. With a focus on brighter notes of Japanese citrus and pink peppercorn, along with an extra infusion of juniper, our latest distillation promises to be our best yet. To add depth and character to the flavour profile, we've incorporated more Tahitian vanilla and green cardamom into the mix. With a slight tweak in our distilling method, creator Jenny thinks this batch is something truly special. Brighter and Livelier Jenny has dedicated herself...

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3 Great Taste Stars for Aranami Strength Gin

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...

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Happy 6th Birthday, Hidden Curiosities Gin

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...

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Celebrating International Women's Day

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,...

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