You only have to look at the beautiful turquoise bottle encasing Hastings 1066 gin to see that it’s inspired by the sea. As the light ripples through the glass and hits the gin inside it becomes apparent that this gin is pretty special. And that’s before you’ve even broken the seal. The distillery was named after their 1920s home, Harley House, hence the art deco influence seen in the label design. The first gin they produced they called Pure Sussex and it was an immediate success. The gins Colourless, dry, warm, with juniper berry notes, wild berry notes, light cardamom notes, and a hint of pine. Our products are handcrafted in Ilomantsi, North Karelia. This is the moment. The magical fleeting moment of tranquil morning mist in the pristine forests of Finland. In a moment, the delicate scents of moist wild Arctic blueberry shrubs and the crisp aroma of spruce needles are perfectly complemented. We wanted to capture this moment. To confine it in a bottle for you to taste and savour.

Sussex Blue Gin was the second gin the distillery produced, the blue coming from butterfly-pea flowers. The gin is named, however, after the beautiful Adonis butterfly or Sussex Blue as it is known locally. The Original Bombay Dry Gin listing on Wine Enthusiast: https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/original-bombay-dry-gin/ The laraha is inedible due to its high bitterness. The skin, on the other hand, can be utilized. When making curaçao liqueur, the laraha peel is dried. The fragrance of the laraha’s essential oils is released as it dries. The skins are soaked in alcohol and water for a few days after drying before being removed.Local gin festivals that might be to your taste include Sussex Gin and Fizz Festival. It takes place in Lewes in June 2021 and is organised by Lewes District Council. Sussex Gin Fest takes place at Borde Hill Garden on Saturday 10 July 2021. Both festivals are cancelled for 2020 due to the pandemic. The Biologistis ideal for mixing with Folkington’s Indian light tonic water and garnished with pink grapefruit or orange.

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Husband and wife team David and Emily will agree that the humble Sussex shed has a lot to answer for. Until recently, their gin was produced in a 2 litre nano-still in the couple’s garden shed (or cabin) in Horsham. It’s a miniscule but meticulous operation. Their particular gin-making process uses vacuum distillation, a low pressure style of distillation which is how the name Cabin Pressure Gin came about. The gin The color of curaçao liqueur is actually hueless. It frequently has artificial coloring added to it, although the most common color is blue. Blue curaçao can be used to make some fantastic mixed drinks. I’ve included ten versions for you to try out. What does Blue Curacao taste like? Bombay Sapphire also endorses glass artists and designers with the Bombay Sapphire Prize, which is awarded yearly to an outstanding design featuring glass. Bombay Sapphire also showcases the designers' work in the Bombay Sapphire endorsed blue room, a design exhibition touring the world each year.

Arctic Blue Gin is all about experiencing the harmony of exceptional northern nature. Because we don’t believe in chill-filtering our spirits, all the natural aromas, pectins and essential oils of bilberries – the wild Arctic blueberries – are preserved in our gin. As a result, it turns into an elegant cloudy white shade when topped with tonic water. The scent of gin More fabulous Sussex small-batch gins are made by Harley House Distillery in Seaford by Heidi and Adam. Bols 100% Malt Spirit takes the neutral grain spirits out of the equation. The brand calls it "genever in its purest form," created from a distillate of corn, rye, and wheat that is fermented for longer than usual and married with juniper berries. Its taste is that of sweet grass with fruits and juniper. Aviation is produced in Portland, Oregon, by House Spirits Distillery. It is distilled from neutral grain spirit with 100 percent rye base, an unusual beginning in the gin market. It's flavored with juniper, anise seed, Elettaria cardamom, coriander, lavender, sweet orange peel, and sarsaparilla. It, too, is slightly overproofed, bottled at 42 percent ABV (84 proof), so it's not as delicate as it's often made out to be.

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Not only are their tonics a superior quality, but Folkington’s upholds a strong environmental and social ethos. Last year, they reduced their CO2 emissions by 33% and offset the remaining emissions by 110%. They invested in carefully selected projects both in the UK and around the world. These include the World Land Trust who protect threatened areas of rainforest and the Woodland Trusts’ native tree planting scheme in the UK. Folkington’s also support many local charities. Bols Geneverwas on the U.S. marketuntil Prohibitionand was not available again until the summer of 2008. It is bottled at 42 percent ABV (84 proof), and a bottle typically sells for the same price as any premium gin. Gin isn't just from England and the U.S. Distilleries all over the world produce versions that try to capture the character of where they're made. There are three main categories. Distilled gin is produced from a mash of grains in the same way that whiskey might be. Redistilled gin is a neutral grain spirit that has been distilled a second time. And compound gin is a neutral grain spirit that’s been infused with flavors (this is the least common style). While you can use nearly any botanical you can think of to flavor gin, juniper is the key ingredient. There are two ways to infuse the botanical flavors into gin—either by macerating them in the spirit, or suspending them in what is essentially a large tea bag above the spirit and infusing the gin with vapors. Then there are a few different styles of gin to consider. American singer-songwriter Warren Zevon's 1976 song "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" contains the lyrics "I'm drinking heartbreak motor oil and Bombay gin". [20] Slake Sussex Dry is a bold gin, juniper forward and full of flavour. It’s citrusy with a slight herbal aroma and a little less dry than some. Every gin trolley should have Slake onboard.