My Doctor Keeps Trying to Prove My Daily Gin Habit Is Unhealthy.

Doctor reviewing health results beside a gin and tonic with a woman holding blood test results marked all normal.

“My doctor keeps trying to prove my daily gin habit is unhealthy. The blood tests keep disagreeing.”
As a former cosmetic chemist turned distiller, I find the conversation around alcohol and health far more nuanced than most headlines suggest.
A few reflections on moderation, science, and why craftsmanship changes how we think about spirits.

Seared Lamb Rump Tomato and Vodka Comfit

There’s something deeply satisfying about lamb cooked well. A good rump, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, seared hard to build that caramelised crust, then finished in the oven until blushing pink. Rested properly. Sliced thick. Juices held exactly where they should be. But the hero here isn’t just the lamb. It’s the tomato and […]

Three Moments. One Gin.

Three Mediterranean gin cocktails including a citrus highball, coupe serve with dried citrus garnish, and lemon gin and soda.

Golden hour refreshment. Candlelit depth. Effervescent celebration.
Mediterranean Gin was designed to adapt — these three cocktails simply let it speak in different tones.

Grilled Prawns and Greek Feta

Conrad Gin and Tonic with lemon and mint served alongside grilled prawns with herbs and olive oil.

Discover why a Gin & Tonic pairs perfectly with grilled prawns and feta — from citrus lifting sweetness to botanicals balancing richness.

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