Second 'gin craze' sweeping London

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GIN, the quintessentially British drink, is shaking off its fusty image to enjoy a revival led by the capital London, which has seen a boom in distilleries and dedicated bars.

"We cannot keep up with demand," said William Borrell, who since May has been making 12 bottles a day in a former public bathroom in North London, which has been converted into a bar called Ladies and Gentlemen.

Sales of premium gin have risen 49 per cent over the past two years, according to consultants…