Gin tasting with Warner's

sUPDATE: Unfortunately, due to unexpected circumstances, Warner’s are no longer able to attend this weekend’s festival.

However, we are very grateful to Phil Saxby from Saxby’s Cider and John Evans from Towcester Mill Brewery for stepping into the breach and filling Tom’s slots.

Phil will host the sessions at 1.30pm on Saturday and 3.30pm on Sunday, with a talk about and samples of his sumptuous cider.

And John will host the session at 3.30pm on Saturday and 1.30pm on Sunday, sampling some of his finest and award-winning brew.

Warner’s are legendary gin makers based just up the road in Harrington. Across the weekend, you’ll get the chance to hear from none other than Tom Warner, the founder, who will lead the tasting sessions.

Tom will unravel the history of gin – from its origins to its modern-day renaissance – and explain the distillation techniques that make one gin so different from another, and why Warner’s remains peerless as a producer of premium gin.

Tom is a trailblazer. His gin-making pedigree is second to none. He brought the world rhubarb gin made with real rhubarb and raspberry gin made with fresh berries – both so delicious they’ve been widely imitated but never matched. Where Tom goes, others follow.

Warner’s talks take place in The Library at 1.30pm and 3.30pm on each day and last for around 30 minutes. Places are limited to 40 people per session – arrive early to secure your seat.

There will be a chance to taste from Warner’s extensive range, and don’t miss the Warner’s bar outside, serving freshly mixed G&Ts throughout the day.