It's no secret that the English love their gin, but did you know that the juniper-flavored beverage was actually invented in the Netherlands? "Derived from the Dutch spirit jenever, gin became hugely popular in England during the 17th and 18th centuries (a little too popular, actually — by the mid-1700s, the average Englishman was drinking over two gallons of gin a year!)," says Balboni.
Things may have calmed down a bit, but gin is still the national liquor of England and there's no shortage of establishments offering up some of the finest gin and tonics in the world. "If you want to learn more about your favorite tipple (or just want an excuse to drink more of the stuff), consider escaping the hustle and bustle of London with a trip to Bombay Sapphire's sleek glass distillery in rural Hampshire county," says Balboni.
