In late 2011, nestled above a 19th century drinking on London's world famous Portobello Road, three longtime friends; Ged Feltham, Jake Burger & Paul Lane decided, after amassing a staggering collection of gin and alcoholic artifacts to open The Ginstitute, London's premier educational institute and home to Copernicus II a 30L alembic copper pot still. It was here that whilst putting together this experience, which has since become one of the world’s leading gin experiences, that these three Messrs noted that if they were going to provide the opportunity to blend ones own gin, then it really wouldn't be complete without a gin which could call The Ginstitute home.