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We’re pleased to announce that we have added three expressions from Clase Azul to our Tequila collection! Many will recognise the iconic bottles, some will have even had a sip or two of the liquid...

Before the England Vs. South Africa Test at Lord's this August, we were fortunate enough to catch up with legendary South African Winemaker and cricket-fan Ken Forrester to ask him about his lifelong...

It’s FINALLY landed! Here's everything you need to know about Tarquin’s Spiced Watermelon Gin and how to get a bottle.What is it?Tarquin's Spiced Watermelon Gin is a spice, smoke and fruit c...

WOW! What a weekend. Almost 2,500 of you gin-thusiasts descended on Tobacco Dock over two beautiful days and Junipalooza did not disappoint! The Dock was flooded with over 50 gin makers proudl...

Father’s Day is this weekend and whether you’re a prepared or a panicked gift-giver stuck on the eleventh hour, the clocks are ticking to find the perfect present.It's true, Father’s Day shopping can...

If the lead up to Junipalooza wasn’t already causing impatient gin fans to fidget in their seats – this week also marks the arrival of several huge releases, two of which we have available to S...

As the UK prepares to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee – celebrating the life and unprecedented reign of Her Majesty The Queen – here at The Great Wine Co., we too are celebrating the very best of Bri...

Welcome to our How-to guide on Sloe Gin. We've covered everything you need to know for how to make yours at home, from identifying the plants all the way through to small tips to tweak the recipe to s...

With twists and variations shaking up the iconic serve, we decided to dive a little deeper into Margarita’s spicier and fruitier cousins! Margaritas are now ‘churned out’ by the buc...

Arguably the most famous tequila cocktail in the books, the Margarita is undoubtedly a favourite amongst casual, curious and connoisseur drinkers alike.  When made well it’s a classic con...

Pink Gin is a Royal Navy cocktail with a history dating back to the 1800s. The drink is sharp and heavy, with its alluring colour hinting at its rich, dry taste (and its somewhat dizzying effects)....

Susana Balbo is a family-run winery, specialising in the production of high-end wines, located in Agrelo, Mendoza, in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. It was founded in 1999 by Susana Balbo,...