Napue – When a Name Causes Confusion

Napue is the most famous gin from Finland. But a gin called Napue belongs to past before too long. This award-winning gin made by Kyrö Distillery Company faced an unexpected problem: its name. The name didn't cause problems in Finland, but abroad. So they decided to change it. The decision was announced in the autumn....

Brooklyn Gin Ended Up Into My Christmas Photos

I bought this 700 ml Brooklyn Gin bottle in Helsinki, so if some of my Finnish readers become interested in it, it can be bought easily in Finland, too. The fantastic turquoise glass, Art Deco style bottle and a metallic logo had caught my eye. I had no idea to do this kind of story...

The Award Winning Mermaid Gin Bottle Went to the Woods

Isle of Wight Distillery unveiled last spring the new bottle for their Mermaid Gin. And what a beauty the new bottle is! I got mine in June and even though the gin is called Mermaid Gin and the bottle design mirrors this name, I connect the gin with the woods. I always seem to do...