Graveney Gin: here's everything you need to know!

In this feature, you can discover everything you need to know about Graveney Festive Fayre Gin, Craft Gin Club’s December 2022 Gin of the Month, and the fantastic distillery behind it.

Including a look at how Graveney Gin makes its gin, great tips for how to drink Graveney Gin and a look at the whole Graveney Gin range, it’s the best way to get to know this fantastic distillery!

How is Graveney Festive Fayre Gin made?

Graveney Festive Fayre Gin is distilled by Graveney Gin, a London-based distillery originally founded by Victoria Christie and now co-own by Mark Stripple and Raj Patel.

Inspired by Tooting Market at Christmas, with its carollers and vibrant festive produce, the team at Graveney Gin wanted to create a gin that was traditional and modern at the same time.

They use three key botanicals to express the joys of Christmas, clementine, cranberry and winter spices like nutmeg. The full Graveney Festive Fayre Gin botanical list can be found here: juniper, clementine, cranberry, orange, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, orris root and angelica root.

Those botanicals are distilled to give us the special-edition gin in Craft Gin Club’s December 2022 Gin of the Month box.

The name of the gin then celebrates the Christmas fayres and markets that can be found all across Britain throughout the festive period.

Where does the name “Graveney Gin” come from?

Graveney Gin takes its name from the River Graveney, which still runs through Tooting today. Graveney was also the name of a small, ancient hamlet that used to exist in the area.

Where is Graveney Gin made?

All of Graveney Gin’s craft gins are distilled at the Merton Abbey Mills, Merton Abbey. However, Graveney Gin’s main home is the Graveney Gin Cocktail Bar & Bottle Shop at Tooting Market, south London - it’s a fantastic place to visit!

What does Graveney Festive Fayre Gin taste like?

Cranberry and clementine are at the core of this Graveney gin.

On the nose, fragrant sweet citrus blends with winter spices like nutmeg and cinnamon to create an enticing aroma evocative of Christmases gone by. On the palate, bright and zesty botanicals, supported by a backbone of traditional juniper, build a crescendo of festive flavours that last long on the finish.

How do you serve Graveney Festive Fayre Gin?

For the perfect Graveney Gin and tonic recipe, we recommend mixing Graveney Festive Fayre Gin with Artisan Drinks London Winter Tonic and a garnish of orange slices and star anise. You can find the full recipe here!

Graveney gins also work fantastic in cocktails like Craft Gin Club’s Merry Mimosa, which combines Graveney Festive Fayre Gin with Cawston Press Sparkling Orange and Craft Gin Club’s bespoke Merry Mimosa cocktail syrup. Discover the recipe at this link!

What other gins do Graveney Gin make?

Graveney Gin has a fabulous range of craft gins, including…

Graveney Gin - 45% ABV

The original Graveney Gin, this is a stunning London dry that is crisp and citrusy, with a complex base of rich juniper. Its organic botanicals include juniper, fresh orange, dried pink grapefruit zest, goji berries, orris root and angelica root.

How do you serve Graveney Gin? We recommend serving Graveney Gin with a soft tonic and a garnish of fresh pink grapefruit.

Graveney Gin Figges Marsh - 45% ABV

Figges March is Graveney Gin’s beautiful take on an old tom gin. Brimming with succulent fig and sweet honey tones, all atop earthy juniper, it is a stunning tipple. Its list of organic botanicals includes juniper, fig, honey, orange, orris root, vanilla and angelica root.

How do you serve Graveney Gin Figges Marsh? This fantastic old tom gin is delicious simply sipped over ice and is just as good served with a premium Indian tonic and garnished with fresh fig or orange and a sprig of fresh rosemary.

Graveney Gin Grove Fever - 45% ABV

This fabulous London dry was inspired by St George’s Hospital and is distilled in honour of the remarkable staff of the NHS.

Made using organic botanicals like juniper, thyme, rosemary, devil’s claw, orris root, nutmeg and angelica root, it’s a symphony of beautiful herb and juniper tones that are completely delicious.

How do you serve Graveney Gin Grove Fever? Serve Graveney Gin Grove Fever with a premium light Indian tonic and garnish with fresh orange and a sprig of rosemary or thyme.

Where can you buy Graveney Gin?

Graveney Gin is available to buy on the Craft Gin Club online shop right here.

Graveney Festive Fayre Gin is a gin made exclusively for Craft Gin Club members and is also available as part of Craft Gin Club’s December 2022 Gin of the Month box. Find out more here!