Wirral Life December 2018 | Page 96

W SOCIETY L KINGDOM HAS COME Liverpool has the oldest Chinatown in Europe so Chamber 36 located on Berry Street was the perfect venue for the launch of Middle Kingdom Gin which celebrates the long standing relationship between the city and China which dates back to the 1850’s. The Ginsmiths of Liverpool are producing the gin and John O’Dowd, known locally as the Godfather of Gin suggested that the guests savour the botanicals by trying the gin neat before adding any garnish or mixer. A fabulous evening was enjoyed by all and the gin enthusiasts in the restaurant unanimously endorsed the new brand as excellent.