Gin Tasting and Talk in a 17th Century London Townhouse Wednesday 20 November
6pm-7.30pm
£50, includes 7 Gin Tastings and Museum Admission (booking fee)
Enjoy a 'spirited' exploration of British gin in the atmospheric setting of a 300-year old London townhouse while sampling 7 contemporary gins!
A History of Gin: From Paupers' Prop to Stylish Sophistication
Mother's Ruin - or Trendy Tipple? Taste 7 gins and hear the fascinating tale of the fall and rise of British gin - from the Mother's Ruin of Dr Johnson's 18th century to the Gin Palaces of the early 19th century, and from the Colonel's Comfort of the mid-20th century to today's trendy tipple.
During the event you will hear a talk on the history of gin while sampling 7 gins under the guidance of cultural historian, Dr Steven Parissien. At the end, you will be invited to pick a favourite and mix your own gin to enjoy! You can also explore Dr Johnson's House, sit down on the chairs and window seats and soak up the atmosphere of this rare 1690s house.
Dr Steven Parissien
Dr Steven Parissien is a cultural historian at Oxford University and a Fellow of Kellogg College, Oxford. He has written extensively on architectural and cultural history and is currently working on a study of British post-war drinking habits.
Accessibility
There is regrettably no step-free access to Dr Johnson's House.
There are seven steps to access the entrance (with a handrail).
The building is a four-storey townhouse with a staircase between each floor.
There are handrails on each side of the staircase and visitor seating in every room.
Toilets are located down a steep set of stairs.
In partnership with Fleet Street Quarter BID
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