Here are some commonly asked questions about gin and vodka - if you can't find the answer to yours here do try the other sections. If you still can't find what you want - go to the contact page and get in touch!        Gin - British through and through? Does 'London' on the label mean it is made in London, England? How did gin get its name and has it anything to do with juniper? How long has gin been made in the UK and is it a British invention? Is gin or vodka low in carbohydrates? What is the significance of 'dry' as in 'dry London gin'? What's in my gin? Does gin or vodka contain allergenic substances? Does gin or vodka contain caffeine? What are 'botanicals' and which are the most common botanicals used in gin? What is gin made from? What is the calorific value of vodka or gin? Gin - Mixing it! What are the most popular mixers with gin? When did the lemon first meet gin? Vodka - From Russia with Love? Aren't all these flavoured vodkas a new idea from the West - not very Russian? How long has vodka been made in the UK and is it the same as Russian vodka? I've heard that vodka is the purest spirit - does that mean it doesn't cause hangovers? What is vodka made from and how did it get its name? Vodka - Mixing It! Help! Should a true Martini cocktail have a green or black olive or a twist of lemon peel or a cocktail onion? Is it correct to put ice in a gin and tonic? Is it true that vodka should be stored in the freezer? Shouldn't vodka always be drunk neat? Shouldn't vodka always be served with snacks? Health Is it safe to drink 20 year old gin or vodka? What is a safe quantity of gin or vodka to consume? General Can you recommend a particular brand of gin or vodka? Do you have information on where I can purchase a particular brand? Does an opened bottle of spirits evaporate over time?