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We've found our new favourite mixer...
When we say "tonic", you probably say "Schweppes" or even more likely "Fever Tree". Well, these are both top of mind brands, BUT......
London Dry, distilled, premium, compound gin... What does it REALLY mean?
There are different types of gin. What are they about? Don't be fooled, there are legally defined terms & phrases and marketing words......
Silver medal in London
We are very proud to announce that VOLUME 7 gin won a silver medal in the London Spirits Competition. The results were announced on April...
Is this the ultimate 80s Christmas pic?
We've spent quite some time looking for the perfect picture to send you our Christmas wishes. Well... for us, is it. A First Lady,...
Find the perfect Xmas gift for friends and relatives
We know: finding a suitable gift isn't always easy. So we've developed a decision making flowchart just for that. It's scientifically...
Gold medal for VOLUME 7 GIN
The 22nd edition of the Spirits Selection contest by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, took place from October 21 to 24 2021, in its...
The healing powers of juniper...
During the medieval plague, doctors wore masks filled with juniper berries as they thought the plague was spread by bad odours. People...
Pair our Belgian gin with... a Belgian tonic.
We're always in search of the perfect G&T. As the tonic makes up 3/4 of your mix, you should always go for quality stuff. We recently...
Does gin-tonic make you lose weight?
There are two scientific studies that point in that direction. One of them is a hoax... In 2017 the Daily Mail published the results of a...
Ça plane pour moi - over 40 years old and still kick-ass
OK, technically it was a song from the late seventies. But it was one of the songs I can remember from my 80's childhood, so pardon me if...
The secret behind Freddie Mercury's teeth...
One of the most iconic 80's singers was undoubtably Queen's Freddie Mercury. Apart from his moustache, his front teeth determined his...
Is the Viewmaster dead?
(Spoiler alert: no it's not) If the Viewmaster was your first 3D-experience, you're officially vintage. Vintage rocks! Remember visiting...
Popular 80s misconceptions: E.T. never said "Phone home"
You've probably seen t-shirts, mugs and other stuff with E.T.'s finger or head on it while he's saying "Phone... home". It is the most...
A very brief history of gin & tonic
Many people think that gin originates in England. But that's not really correct. It was invented in the Netherlands. From the Middle Ages...
Michael Jackson's "mama se mama sa mama coosa"
These words might well be the most intruiging lyrics from your childhood. Michael repeats them over and over again at the end of Wanna be...
Popular 80s misconceptions: Darth Vader never said "Luke, I am your father"
This just might be the most famous movie quotes in time. "Luke, I am your father". But in fact, Darth Vader didn't say that. The correct...