Gin tasting with Slingsby's Gin

Harrogate, 24 June 2022

Oz Clarke and Slingsby’s gin – a tasty night at Spiegeltent

Gin is England’s national spirit and there are few things more English than a refreshing gin & tonic. But have you ever wondered what inspired the English love affair with gin, or thought about the relationship between gin and music?

Renowned wine critic and drinks expert Oz Clarke joins us in the unique and intimate setting of the Spiegeltent, for Oz and Armonico Drink to Music.

Enjoy a few glasses of Slingsby’s gin whilst Oz takes us on a whistle stop tour of the history of gin and music, with tales of human endeavour and failure ultimately leading to one of the most celebrated resurgences in alcoholic modern history.

Oz Clarke comes to Spiegeltent for Gin and Phonic

 

The voice and face of wine in Britain for a generation, Oz  was a chorister at Canterbury Cathedral and won a choral scholarship to Kings School before going into acting and being scouted for the BBC Food and Drink Show. Expect the delivery to be fast paced, informative and witty, lighting up the world of gin and music with incredible fact and blunt fiction.

Oz will be joined by Armonico Consort, who make a delicious return to the Festival having joined us in previous years to play to Oz’s wine-fuelled tales of drunkenness, gluttony and misfortune. This year they bring us Purcell, Handel and Dowland as we journey with Oz to the raucous world of the 17th Century tavern.

Whether dancing on the tables or propping up the bar, there can be no doubt that gin and music go hand. Get ready for a bonkers night of music, expertly hosted by the inimitable Oz, and with the best gin in town.

Book tickets online via our website here, or call our Box Office on 01423 562303 to make your booking over the phone.

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We’re delighted to partner with Slingsby’s, the Spirit of Harrogate, for this event. Harrogate is the inspiration behind Slingsby’s gin, which captures the unique properties of the natural spring waters for which our beautiful spa-town is renowned.

Tickets include two tasting gins, so you can enjoy a couple of glasses of local gin whilst immersing yourself in the incredible music Handel and his contemporaries.

Armonico Consort perform

Critically acclaimed UK choir and instrumental ensemble Armonico Consort return to the Festival to bring the relationship between gin and music to life.

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