“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” – William Shakespeare
They think it’s all over, it is now! As the parents rejoice, and the kiddiewinks head back into full time education, we know that the sunniest season is drawing to a close. There’s still lots on the Mr Hobbs Gin agenda to keep us out of trouble though. September has...
Let Us Take You On A Sojourn Down Memory Lane
Mr Hobbs Gin is Henley’s first Highly-Spirited gin and part of our family boating business Hobbs of Henley. We have a bit of a unique story when it comes to our journey into the world of gin which we’d like to share a little snippet of for your reading pleasure. Back...
Summer Soirees and The Cocktails to Compliment Them
The Great British Summertime: A period of shindigs and celebrations. Will it rain? Will it shine? We aren’t to know, nor should we care. Perhaps a spot of boules on the lawn is your idea of a blow out or maybe you prefer an all weather wingding? Either way, pick your...
It’s good to be Brit!
Ah July! We’ve been waiting for you. We’ve had rowers whizzing down the Thames over Henley Regatta we’ve got tennis balls swooshing through the sky for Wimbledon and with the current government in disarray, a new Prime Minister is on the horizon- has it ever felt...
Our top 5 ways to keep fit and healthy this Summer
Every year, at around this time, the same articles start doing the rounds. You MUST have seen them by now. It’s the highly popular ‘news’ that gin soothes hay fever and we need to start knocking them back now to save ourselves before the pollen renders us immobile...
It’s time to get a SPRING in your step
Never mind the April showers, Spring has (technically) sprung, and there’s lots to be getting excited about at Mr Hobbs Gin. It was a typically long and cold Winter but luckily it gave us the perfect excuse to hunker down and start working on what is currently a very,...
Love is in the air…Or maybe it’s just the gin!
Married? Single? It’s complicated? Or perhaps, in a long-term, devoted relationship with gin? Valentine’s Day is approaching and we have scoped out the best gin related gifts for the loves of your lives. Even if the love of your life is yourself, actually, especially...
Out and about with Mr Hobbs Gin
Welcome to January, it’s the month for making resolutions, planning, fresh starts, good intentions… it’s exciting! We have been using all the nice new stationery that Father Christmas gave us and have popped together a little run down of where you can catch the Mr...
2019 Gin Trends to keep you feeling gin-tellectual
What a year it’s been. Gin has overtaken vodka in sales for the first time in the history of the world with what is considered ‘local and regional brands’ driving these figures. Artisan, small batch gins are up 167%, compared with a 30% rise in mass-produced brands....
Gin-gle Bells, Gin-gle Bells, Gin-gle all the way
It’s official, Mr Hobbs is welcoming Christmas with open arms! We have recently been at several festive events including the magical Waddesdon Christmas Fair. The event is running until 16th December so if you haven’t visited already, there’s still time to go get...