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24 Mar 2026
This Spring celebrate the arrival of spring with a glass of Trevethan 1929 Dry Gin – a spirit steeped in heritage and twenties romance. Even better, the award-winning Cornish gin is available at a special promotional price in Sainsbury's from the 8th–28th April. The super luxe gin is reduced from £38 to £29.50 with a Nectar card – offering a touch of luxe for less, just in time for Spring gatherings and Easter entertaining.
Trevethan Distillery has also achieved significant recognition in the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) - one of the toughest drinks competitions in the world. In 2021, Trevethan was named 'UK Gin Distillery of the year, ' and a year later the gin scored 98/100 in a blind tasting: a record for the London Dry category at the time, and an 'outstanding' gold medal.
As cinema found its voice and the world embraced the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, a Cornish chauffeur named Norman Trevethan was quietly crafting his own masterpiece – a classic 'bathtub gin' inspired by London's historic gin palaces. Nearly a century later, that original 1929 recipe has been revived, refined and reimagined by chemist-turned-master distiller John Hall, a trip to a whisky distillery inspiring him to go into the drinks business.
Crafted in Cornwall and perfected by science, Trevethan 1929 Dry Gin (43% ABV | 70cl | RRP £38) is distilled using the traditional London Dry method. It balances ten botanicals with precision and poise – juniper, coriander and angelica forming its classic backbone, layered with orange and lemon peel, cassia, cardamom and vanilla. Locally foraged Cornish elderflower and gorse flower lend a soft floral elegance, bringing warmth and romance to every sip.
The result is beautifully structured and expressive: bold juniper and bright citrus open the palate, unfolding into gentle florals and herbal complexity before finishing smooth with a subtle spiced sweetness. Venues such as Cici's Bar at Paul Ainsworth's No.6 in Padstow, Lympstone Manor, and Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling MBE serve the gin in G&Ts and cocktails.
Housed in a striking Art Deco-inspired bottle, Trevethan 1929 Dry Gin looks as stunning on your drinks cabinet as it does in a G&T. This is the perfect centrepiece for spring gatherings – bringing a touch of vintage glamour to long lunches, garden drinks and celebratory toasts.
The Perfect Serve
For a refreshing springtime G&T, the dream way to serve Trevethan 1929 Dry Gin is to add the gin first, then the tonic, followed by the ice, so the botanicals are not disrupted.
John Hall says,
“There is one rule in my house on how to make a G&T. Add the gin first! As a distiller, and if you're interested in the chemistry of gin, then you'll know that tonic water and gin have very different density levels. If you pour gin over ice immediately you'll shock the botanical oils within the gin, and this will destroy the balance of the drink. If we put the ice in first, then the tonic, stir, and then the gin in last, what will happen is the gin will cool a lot more slowly. As the gin cools, the lighter density of the gin starts to slowly match the density of the tonic. The slower cooling is much less of a 'shock' to the gin. This way you'll get a much more balanced drink - the best G&T you've ever tried, with the flavour shining through.”
Garnish a Trevethan G&T with a twist of orange peel and a sprig of rosemary to enhance its citrus brightness and juniper depth – a beautifully balanced serve ideal for Spring entertaining.
Another Cocktail Inspiration: French 75
Bring a touch of 1920s glamour to hosting with this classic
Trevethan French 75:
Ingredients:
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35ml Trevethan 1929 Dry Gin
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15ml fresh lemon juice
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15ml simple syrup
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60ml Champagne or sparkling wine
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Lemon twist for garnish
Method:
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Add ice to a mixer, then the lemon juice, and simple syrup, and lastly the gin and stir slowly.
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Strain into a chilled flute.
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Top with Champagne or sparkling wine.
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Garnish with a lemon twist and serve immediately.
Steeped in history, made with passion and perfected by science, Trevethan 1929 Dry Gin is almost a century in the making – a timeless spirit designed to be shared.
For more information, visit:
https://www.trevethandistillery.com/
https://www.trevethandistillery.com/
For samples, imagery and interview time with John Hall please contact:
Jo | joanne@joannebaird.com | 07814 267 444
Jo | joanne@joannebaird.com | 07814 267 444
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
IWSC | Gin Producer of the Year, 2021 – Awarded for excellence in production despite industry challenges
IWSC | UK Gin Distillery of the Year
IWSC | Gold Outstanding Medal, 2022
IWSC | Gold Medal, 2021
IWSC | Gold Outstanding Medal, 2022
IWSC | Gold Medal, 2021
ABOUT TREVETHAN GIN
A WORLD-CLASS LONDON DRY, CRAFTED WITH HERITAGE, PASSION AND SCIENTIFIC PRECISION
01 STEEPED IN HISTORY
Trevethan began in 1929 with an original family recipe, later rediscovered and reimagined by Master Distiller John Hall. What started as a piece of family heritage has evolved into a modern, award-winning gin, shaped by nearly a century of craft, character, and Cornish tradition.
Trevethan began in 1929 with an original family recipe, later rediscovered and reimagined by Master Distiller John Hall. What started as a piece of family heritage has evolved into a modern, award-winning gin, shaped by nearly a century of craft, character, and Cornish tradition.
02 MADE WITH PASSION
John Hall didn't just revive a recipe; he dedicated over a decade to mastering the art of distillation. Entering the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) every year, he refined batch after batch until achieving Gold Outstanding recognition. Every bottle reflects that dedication, craft, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
John Hall didn't just revive a recipe; he dedicated over a decade to mastering the art of distillation. Entering the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) every year, he refined batch after batch until achieving Gold Outstanding recognition. Every bottle reflects that dedication, craft, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
03 PERFECTED BY SCIENCE
A trained chemist, John applied scientific precision to elevate a traditional recipe into the refined gin you taste today. From a unique double pot-still configuration to meticulously controlled botanical extraction, Trevethan's clarity, balance, and consistency come from a method engineered, not improvised. The result: a gin perfected through science, heritage, and passion – a world-class London Dry for discerning palates.
A trained chemist, John applied scientific precision to elevate a traditional recipe into the refined gin you taste today. From a unique double pot-still configuration to meticulously controlled botanical extraction, Trevethan's clarity, balance, and consistency come from a method engineered, not improvised. The result: a gin perfected through science, heritage, and passion – a world-class London Dry for discerning palates.
