FAQ's

To be classed as a gin the minimum bottled ABV must be 37.5%. However, the strength of gin can increase with Navy strength gins being higher at 57% ABV.

Our limoncello is 30% ABV and while it wont go off it may fade over time. We do not use any artificial colours or flavours in the Limoncello, which means they will change colour as the natural pigment breaks down, causing the Limoncello to get lighter.

This will happen faster in sunlight but will still happen if kept in a cool dark place. There might be a difference due to different batches and of course we have no control how long the product is on a retailers shelf before purchase. You can check when it was made by looking for the bottling date - usually written directly onto the bottom of the bottle. 

The product is still perfectly safe to drink but we do advise they are best kept in a cool dark place and ideally used within a year of purchase.

This also applies to our Lancaster Blue Gin and Morecambe Blackcurrant Gin.

Gin and Vodka is best stored with the lid tight, stood upright and in a cool dark place away from heat. 

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There are two main differences between gin and Limoncello, firstly the alcohol percentage. In the UK, a spirit must be bottled at a minimum of 37.5% ABV (alcohol by volume) to be classed as a gin. This means that anything lower cannot be called gin. Secondly, gin also has to have a flavour palate of predominantly juniper berries. 

If unopened, a bottle of gin or vodka can last several years. However, gins and vodkas do not improve with age as some wines do, so it is best to enjoy your gin or vodka. If the bottle has been opened, then oxygen has been introduced to the spirit causing oxidisation, which over time may change the flavour of the gin or vodka. Always make sure you keep the cap of your bottle screwed on to limit oxidisation and to get the most flavour, use an opened bottle within a year.

All ours spirits are vegan bar Morecambe Toffee Vodka. 

How could we possible choose a favourite gin among all of our delicious gins! The best gin is really up to you, if you prefer a more classic, botanical tasting gin then our Lancaster Dry is a London dry and makes a wonderful base to many cocktails. If you are looking for something stronger in both juniper taste and alcohol volume then we have our Shields Navy Strength. Perhaps you would like to try something different within the gin category, in which case our Morecambe Citrus Gin is inspired by the sunsets of Morecambe Bay and has both fresh and zesty notes.