Gin and Sometimes Whiskey

Gin in the 20's: 1820s, the gin palaces

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 Welcome to our second history of gin TARDIS adventure that we are taking! This month we are headed to the 1820s to visit gin palaces of the UK. We are also going to give you a great cocktail recipe, learn about innovation in gin production, and of course, it all revolves around the rise of gin palaces in cities of industry.  

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References for this episode include:

  • Difford’s Guide - “History of gin (1800-1830) - Gin’s gentrification”  https://www.diffordsguide.com/g/1108/gin/history-of-gin-1800-1830
  • Discover Britain - “Top five Victorian gin palaces in London” - https://www.discoverbritainmag.com/victorian-gin-palaces-london/
  • Insider London - “The evolution of gin in London” - https://www.insiderlondon.com/blog/london-gin-craze-london-dry-gin-history/
  • Vierthaler, Mark for Tales of the Cocktail Foundation -“Old Tom Gin: What it is and how to use it” (for Gin Crusta recipe) https://talesofthecocktail.org/products/old-tom-gin-what-it-and-how-use-it/
  • Warner, Jessica for History Today - “Gin in Regency England”
  • https://www.historytoday.com/archive/gin-regency-england
  • Wikipedia - “1820s” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1820s
  • Wikipedia - “Gin palace” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gin_palace


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