GIN fans will be able to raise a glass when a festival arrives in town.
The Gin To My Tonic festival will take place at Charter Hall in Colchester on Saturday October 12.
More than 100 gins will be on offer for guests to taste, lives music and a chance to quiz the best in the business.
Co-founder Emira Shepherd said “We are delighted to be able to hold a Gin Festival for the people of Colchester and beyond.
"We are also delighted to showcase various gin brands that will be in attendance and showcasing their products.”
Tickets are £13.50 and there are two sessions on offer - 1pm to 5pm and 7pm to 11pm.
What can you expect?
Tickets provide you with guaranteed entry to the session of your choosing, along with a 'Gin To My Tonic' Copa balloon glass, and a 'Gin Explorer' guide containing the range of gins available and brief tasting notes, a tote bag and stainless steel straw.
Ticket holders will also be able to chat to distilleries about their gins, picking their brains and discovering even more about the juniper-based tipple.
The bar will operate on a token system with each token costing £5 for a 35ml measure of gin, garnish and a Fever-Tree mixer. Cash and card payments are accepted.
The brand also believes gin should be in 35ml servings, as opposed to the average 25ml.
Co-Founder Paul Hudson-Jones added: “Gin drinking habits have changed dramatically in the last five years and today’s gin drinkers demand to know more not only about what they are purchasing, but also how it can be served.
"The Gin To My Tonic Festival is there to take you on a journey of discovery."
To book tickets visit ww.thegintomytonic.com
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