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44 pictures from The Gin To My Tonic Show 2023 at P&J Live in Aberdeen

More than 40 craft distillers of gin, rum, vodka and other artisan spirit products were in attendance.

From left: Karen Scanlin, Deborah Collinson, Hilary Murray and Shona Craig. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
From left: Karen Scanlin, Deborah Collinson, Hilary Murray and Shona Craig. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

The biggest craft spirit festival returned to P&J Live in Aberdeen at the weekend, and the two-day event welcomed thousands of drinks fans.

The Gin To My Tonic Show: The Ultimate Craft Spirit Festival hosted sessions on Friday (August 25) and Saturday (August 26) where visitors were invited to sample, sip and celebrate with the country’s top spirit producers.

Three sessions took place from 6pm to 10pm on Friday, and noon to 4pm and 6pm to 10pm on Saturday.

Megan and Erin of Inverclyde Gin at The Gin To My Tonic Show. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

More than 40 craft distillers of gin, rum, vodka and other artisan spirit products were in attendance providing tasting samples.

City of Aberdeen Distillery, Roehill Springs, Cabezon Rum, Outlaw Rum and Dark Matter Distillers were among those in attendance.

The two-day event also offered immersive workshops and masterclasses led by industry experts, as well as cocktail bars.

Were you pictured at The Gin To My Tonic Show at P&J Live?

Martin Farmer of HRAFN Gin. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
The show took place over two days. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Festivalgoers at the Friday night session. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Did you head to the event over the weekend? Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Free samples were on offer. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Locksley Distilling were in attendance. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Angus Alchemy. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Guests enjoying the range of spirits on offer. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Lauren Wildgoose and Lynne Wildgoose. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Impressive workshops were held at The Gin To My Tonic Show. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
The Ellon Spirits stall. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Julianna Herea, Yvonne McKay, Fiona McKay and Zoe Stuart. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Laura and Adam Pearce of North Point Distillery. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Sam Purdon, Steph Johnston and Sue Porter. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
More than 40 craft spirit producers headed to the P&J Live for the event. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Magda Konieczna. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Lunun Gin. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Spirit fans had a rare time. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Two other sessions took place on Saturday. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Another image of the team at North Point Distillery. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Chloe Gordon and Kimberly Fyfe. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Moyra Munro and Margaret Pitcher. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Visitors had the chance to catch up with local producers. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
The Gin To My Tonic Show is the biggest craft spirit festival. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Martha Garbie on the Giants Gin stall with Iain Leitch and Jillian Webster. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
The Friday session took place from 6pm to 10pm. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Locksley Distilling. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Cocktails anyone? Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Another producer that set up a stall was Angels Dare. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Rascal Gin dishing out some free samples. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
The samples went down a treat. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
The show proved a success. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
One of the producers describing their spirit to festivalgoers. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Plenty of tables had been set up inside the arena. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Visitors sipping away at some tipples. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Martin Farmer at HRAFN Gin. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Boe Gin. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Inside the P&J Live arena during The Gin To My Tonic Show. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Merchandise. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
P&J Live welcomed thousands of people across the Friday and Saturday sessions. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Ellon Spirits. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Laura Pearce. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

For more information on P&J Live, visit www.pandjlive.com.

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