King William Blood Orange British Luxury Flavoured Gin, 1 x 70 cl

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It read: "Seems some people are upset and struggle to accept that King William of Orange is a legend. The poorest people began drinking more gin less responsibly, meanwhile, royalty and high society sipped tamely as more of a fashion statement than an emotional or psychological release. Dutch-born protestant leader William of Orange became king of Scotland, England and Ireland in the late 17th century after overthrowing catholic monarch James VII. which The Portman Group panel noted was an “unusual presentation of a drink’s ABV, as UK labelling legislation stipulated it should be presented to one decimal place”.

The first known written use of the word 'gin' appears in a 1714 work, 'The Fable of the Bees, or Private Vices, Publick Benefits' by Bernard Mandeville. In the 1900s the gin palaces evolved into cocktail and dance venues as cocktails became very popular in the 1920s and 30’s.As the 18th century progressed, Gin was blamed for thousands of deaths, from overconsumption to gin fuelled murders and even insanity. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. But the creators claim it's a drink for everyone and not targeted at any particular football supporters. The gin producers have been running competitions for fans of their products to forward them unusual pictures of their bottles.

Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. MD of Gravity Drinks, Matthew Maslin said: “When King William ascended to the throne in 1689, one of the first things he wanted to do was to raise money for future wars against the French and other European powers. The maker of King William Fortified Wine will have to change its packaging after industry watchdog The Portman Group upheld a complaint about the company stoking up sectarian tensions in Scotland.

Whether that or anything else of my draught this morning did it I cannot tell, but I had a couple of stools forced after it. Distilled five times for "exceptional purity", the gin is made using carefully selected botanicals including orange peel, coriander, angelica, lime, cassia and nutmeg to create a "fresh, vibrant spirit" that is "bursting with plenty of orange citrus notes".