Revisiting the Origins of English Gin - Ginposium 2025
Anistatia Miller & Jared Brown Mixellany / Sipsmith
Jared and Anistatia make their in-person debuts at Ginposium, following a pre-recorded session during the Covid pandemic, this time to celebrate their book A Most Noble Water: Revisiting the Origins of English Gin.
It presents an entirely new history of gin. Researched and written by this award-winning pair of drinks historians, it shatters the whole notion of a Dutch origin and revisits English gin’s German antecedents and definitively English origins.
This is the first book to present in detail the recipes that led up to the development of modern-day gin and includes them verbatim. And it is heavily footnoted, so every reader can argue with the authors (or not!).
We will also sample a home-baked batch of the 18th-century gingernuts that were commonly sold along with gingerbread as the perfect pairing with London gins at the time.
About Jared & Anistatia
Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller are a dynamic husband-and-wife duo who have made significant contributions to the world of gin. Jared, the Master Distiller at Sipsmith Gin, is renowned for his expertise in traditional distillation techniques and his innovative approach to gin making.
Under his leadership, Sipsmith became one of the pioneers of the craft gin movement in the UK, combining centuries-old methods with modern flair to create exceptional spirits.
Anistatia, an award-winning drinks historian and author, has played a vital role in documenting and preserving the history of spirits, with a particular focus on gin. Her extensive research and publications, including “Gin: The Art and Craft of the Artisan Revival,” have helped to elevate the cultural appreciation of gin and its rich heritage.
Together, Jared and Anistatia bring a unique blend of distilling craftsmanship and historical insight to the gin industry.
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