Sussex Exclusive Magazine Issue 6 2023
In this edition, we are celebrating all things Christmas and New Year, Sussex wine and gin, and lots more. We have some great Sussex Christmas traditions (old and new) for you, a Brighton Christmas getaway, lots of Christmas gift ideas, and even more Christmas recipes, bakes, and treats. Of course, it's not all about Christmas and we also have the perfect (8) antidotes to help beat the January blues. And not a diet in sight! For the travellers and wanderlusters amongst you, we have a fabulous three-day road trip that follows in the footsteps of the Medieval pilgrims, has amazing views, and takes in castles, vineyards, and historic towns. Alternatively, you might want to hop across the channel and discover the Pays de Calais or throw caution to the wind with a luxury cruise around Iceland! Sussex is a great foodie destination with some amazing Sussex producers and foodie experiences. So grab a fork and tuck into mouthwatering recipes and some great foodie experiences. And discover more of our Sussex vineyards and spirit producers as we explore the history of the Sussex drink industry and taste a few favourites. You can always burn off any excesses with one of our warming winter walks. If that’s not enough, take our Sussex quiz, read our health advice and gardening tips, and check out our selection of things to do! And the really good news is that it's all completely free!
In this edition, we are celebrating all things Christmas and New Year, Sussex wine and gin, and lots more. We have some great Sussex Christmas traditions (old and new) for you, a Brighton Christmas getaway, lots of Christmas gift ideas, and even more Christmas recipes, bakes, and treats. Of course, it's not all about Christmas and we also have the perfect (8) antidotes to help beat the January blues. And not a diet in sight!
For the travellers and wanderlusters amongst you, we have a fabulous three-day road trip that follows in the footsteps of the Medieval pilgrims, has amazing views, and takes in castles, vineyards, and historic towns. Alternatively, you might want to hop across the channel and discover the Pays de Calais or throw caution to the wind with a luxury cruise around Iceland!
Sussex is a great foodie destination with some amazing Sussex producers and foodie experiences. So grab a fork and tuck into mouthwatering recipes and some great foodie experiences. And discover more of our Sussex vineyards and spirit producers as we explore the history of the Sussex drink industry and taste a few favourites. You can always burn off any excesses with one of our warming winter walks.
If that’s not enough, take our Sussex quiz, read our health advice and gardening tips, and check out our selection of things to do!
And the really good news is that it's all completely free!
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DRINK<br />
The Great <strong>Sussex</strong><br />
Gin & Wine Stories<br />
We explore the stories of two local products that have hit <strong>Sussex</strong> by storm<br />
A mother’s ruin, a county’s pleasure and gin’s bizarre backstory<br />
at South Lodge<br />
Bubbles & Botanicals is a <strong>Sussex</strong><br />
sparkling wine and craft gin event,<br />
being held at stunning South Lodge on<br />
the 25th November <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
<strong>Sussex</strong> is now on the world stage with<br />
its award-winning wines and gins, and<br />
this is a rare chance to meet a number<br />
of local producers.<br />
• Try and taste superb local sparkling<br />
wine and gins.<br />
• Learn more about the vineyards and<br />
distilleries.<br />
• Speak to the growers, winemakers<br />
and distillers who each have their<br />
own unique story to tell.<br />
With more than 15 stalls representing<br />
some of the best sparkling wine<br />
producers and gin makers from <strong>Sussex</strong><br />
and the surrounding areas, there will<br />
be samples and event-only deals for<br />
ticketholders.<br />
Bubbles & Botanicals is the perfect<br />
opportunity to get together with<br />
friends, stock up on Christmas<br />
supplies, enjoy some great local wines<br />
and learn more about the <strong>Sussex</strong> wine<br />
and gin industries.<br />
There are limited special VIP tickets<br />
available for £20. Standard Early bird<br />
tickets are on sale now for just £12.50.<br />
• Buy wines straight from the<br />
producers for the festive period<br />
and beyond.<br />
A celebration of <strong>Sussex</strong> Sparkling Wine & Gin<br />
Saturday Afternoon - 25th November <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
1 pm to 5.30 pm<br />
South Lodge, Brighton Road, Horsham RH13 6PS<br />
Book your ticket today<br />
www.bubblesandbotanicals.net<br />
Bubbles & Botanicals<br />
There’s a slight disagreement<br />
as to when the first gins were<br />
produced. Some say it was as<br />
long ago as the 6th century<br />
and made by monks and<br />
alchemists for medicinal purposes. But<br />
certainly by the 16th and 17th century,<br />
the Dutch were producing ‘Genever’<br />
(Dutch for ‘juniper’) or Genevre as it was<br />
also called. And it was beginning to make<br />
its way to our shores as English soldiers<br />
saw the Dutch drinking it to give them<br />
courage before a battle - and who doesn’t<br />
want a dose of Dutch courage.<br />
The Gin Craze<br />
William II became king in 1689 although<br />
he was actually Dutch. There followed a<br />
trade war with France, which involved<br />
heavily taxing wine, brandy and Cognac.<br />
William also introduced The Corn Laws,<br />
which resulted in big tax breaks for grain<br />
and as a result, for grain-based spirit<br />
distillation.<br />
And then things went a little crazy.<br />
With no regulation of gin production,<br />
there was a complete free for all. People<br />
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