Spirited Sermons

Reverend JW Simpson is pleased to announce a new autumn series of informative, interactive and irreverent Spirited Sermons master-classes.

On Tuesday 11th November, the master-class will be on Scottish Gin. Despite the words “London Dry Gin” printed on every bottle, in truth this only refers to the process – whereby botanicals are added during distillation and not afterwards. As such few people are aware that Scotland has not only been producing gin for centuries, but is in fact responsible for supplying more that 70% of Britain’s gin. Though the iconic spirit of Scotland may be Scotch whisky, gin is tired of playing second fiddle. It has reinvented itself and is now re-emerging from the heather-clad hills as a trendsetter and innovator.

Throughout the evening, the host will join guests at their table to examine the chosen spirit, offering fascinating facts and amusing anecdotes about its history and production, whilst Rev JW Simpson’s experienced cocktail bartenders demonstrate how use the spirit’s unique flavours to create beautiful, delicate and delicious concoctions. Guests will then have the opportunity to use their newly learnt skills to shake and stir their own cocktail at the pop up bar.