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Some people make a big fuss about tonics and given they are an integral part of the way in which most of us consume our gin I can see why. Here's 10 fun facts about this bitter thirst quencher!1) Tonic is a medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigour or well-being and is synonymous with 'refreshing' 2) It comes from Greek root word 'tonikos' meaning 'invigorating'. 3) Tonic water is carbonated water infused with quinine, an extract derived from the bark of the South American Cinchona plant.  4) The South American indigenous peoples used the healing properties of the bark...

It's probably about time we introduced ourselves fully. We are hoping that some day in the near future you will be able to visit us at our premises. Neil Ladbrook is the our head distiller, engineer and craftsman. Handy on the tools and the driving force behind getting started on this new adventure. Escaping the IT world for the world of whisky, wood and workmanship Neil is busy brewing, sparging, malting and smoking to ensure he gets just the right flavour profile to capture the spirit of the High Country.  Robbie Ladbrook is the gincrafter and botanicals expert who’s background in science and education...

Ladbroken is launched into the world with Witerbites Festival.

This is a question we get asked a lot so I thought I would share the origins here. Neil comes from a family of mechanical engineers who fancy themselves as pretty handy with the tools and good at fixing things around the house. After plenty of cursing and banging however things are usually so well "fixed" that a trip to the hardware store is necessary in order to buy a new one. The kids groan and say "Dad, you've Ladbroken it haven't you?" Perseverance pays off and it all works out in the end. So of course when it came time...