In celebration of World Gin Day on June 8, DrinkManila.com will have a month-long celebration with offered festive gin treats for gin enthusiasts, seasoned drinkers, social imbibers, and gin newbies alike.

Click here to see schedules for our Gin Events 

On June 7 (5 to 9 pm, New World Makati) and June 9 (5 to 9 pm, Kartel Rooftop Bar, Poblacion) we are highlighting 12 styles of craft gins from Apotheke Craft Spirits. Watch this episode of DrinkManila Tastings and learn about these premium gins before heading to the bars. 

DrinkManila’s editor-in-chief Tatum Anchetaresident mixologist Icy Mariñas, and founder and managing director of Apotheke Craft Spirits, Simon Cote, talks about the following gins: Martin Miller’s (England), Chase GB Gin (England), Gin Sul (Germany), Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz (Australia), ARC Gin (Philippines), ARC Gin Barrel Reserve (Philippines), Citadelle Reserve (France), Filliers Tangerine (Belgium), Filliers Pine Blossom (Belgium), Del Professore Monsieur (Italy), Del Professore Madame (Italy), and Roby Marton (Italy).

Watch this video guide on picking the right tonic for your gin, and what garnishes you can use to highlight flavors to take your G&T to a whole new level

Taste these gins at DrinkManila’s World Gin Day celebration:

June 7, 2019, FridayWorld Gin Day celebration in partnership with New World Makati Hotel and Apotheke Craft Spirits
Where: Bar Rouge, New World Makati Hotel, Esperanza Street corner Makati Avenue, Ayala Center, Makati, 1228 Metro Manila
  • 5 pm to 9 pm — Taste 12 variants of gins from Apotheke Craft Spirits in the G&T  buffet for only P1000. The first 5 customers will get an Ocean Madison Burgundy glass and a gift from 8!Botanicals. 
  • 9 pm to 12 mn — A special guest bar shift with DrinkManila.com’s resident mixologist Icy Mariñas featuring signature gin cocktails using ARC gin barrel reserve, Del Professore Madame, and Martin Millers gins together with Giffard Syrups and Liqueurs. 

New World bartenders will also create a special gin cocktail using Gin Sul gin. We encourage guests to share their Gin Cocktail photos on FB / IG. Creative posts will receive gifts during the event.  

June 9, 2019, Sunday  It’s World Gin Day, and we will celebrate together with the rest of the world at Kartel Rooftop Bar in Poblacion, featuring Apotheke Craft Spirits’ gins. Kill The Sunday Blues (K.S.B.) at Kartel and enjoy craft drinks while listening to the music courtesy of DJ Limsum.
Where: Kartel Rooftop Bar, (above Dr. Wine), 5921 Algier, Poblacion, Makati, 1210 Metro Manila
  • 5 pm to 9 pm — For only P1000, drink-all-you-can G&T and craft gin cocktails prepared by DrinkManila.com’s resident mixologist Icy Mariñas featuring 12 variants of gins from Apotheke Craft Spirits and Monin Syrups

Click here to learn more about other craft gins from our 31 gin tasting. For more gin cocktail recipes, visit our RECIPE section and navigate our extensive recipe library for mouth-watering libations.


Apotheke Craft Spirits, in partnership with wine distributor Wine Warehouse, imports and distributes quality craft spirits (Vodka, whisky, Armagnac, Cognac, gin) liqueurs, tonics, and bitters from various companies and distilleries.

Their products are available in all Wine Depot stores and online at www.winedepot.com.ph. For more information, look for @apothekecraftspirits on Instagram and Facebook. 

Video shot on location at Wine Warehouse located at 217 Nicanor Garcia Street, Bel-Air Village, Makati.

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