GIN lovers were treated to a festival dedicated to their favourite tipple last weekend at the second Farnham Gin Festival.

Following the success of last year’s one-day event, Farnham Town Council, in partnership with Red Mist Leisure, held this year’s festival across two nights on September 14 and 15, at Farnham Maltings.

Councillor Jill Hargreaves, lead member for tourism and events, said: “Distillers, many of them small-scale or local producers, offered a selection of over 100 types of gin. As well as tastings, we had talks and masterclasses led by gin experts, making this a really interesting event as well as being great fun for everyone who came along. If gin is your favourite drink, the festival was the place to be.”

Experts from Chase Distillery gave demonstrations on how to make gin cocktails and talked about the history of gin, how it is made and why its popularity has soared in recent years. Guests also received a complimentary Fever Tree tonic and a souvenir festival glass.

“Support from our sponsors, Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society and Andrew Lodge Estate Agent, meant we were able to offer a really high-quality event with a party atmosphere and with a very accessible ticket price,” Mrs Hargreaves added.

“Both nights were a sell out with some 1,700 people attending. Our guests enjoyed what has become an extremely popular drink while finding out a little more about it too.”