Gin is, without doubt, one of the most popular spirits at the bar, but most people are surprised to learn about its origins. For example, did you know that gin is simply flavoured vodka, made with the pine-flavoured juniper berry which gives gin its distinct taste? Read on for seven other things you may not know about gin.

Situated at the west end of Glasgow’s famous George Square, this iconic building started life as the Glasgow head office for the Bank of Scotland.