Conker Spirit Dorset Dry Gin, 70 cl

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Dorset Queen was built in Scotland in 1938 and spent her first 2 years cruising the Kyles of Bute and Loch Striven. Did you know that Conker is Dorset’s first gin distillery, founded in 2014? They use craftsmanship and the best possible ethical ingredients to distill the excitement and integrity of small batch spirits into the glass - and they did that very thing when creating our spectacular September 2017 Gin of the Month . You'll learn how they create their award-winning spirits; from the selection and distillation of botanicals, to the intricate field-to-glass journey of the ethically sourced speciality coffees of their famous Conker Coffee Liqueur. The great thing about gin is it can be stored for years without going off, but it’s recommended to drink it within two years of opening. Even if you tightly reseal it, it’ll likely lose taste and quality if you leave it any longer. What are the different types of gin? Made by historic London wine merchants Berry Bros. & Rudd, the six-botanical spirit took two years to develop with Dr David Clutton – a man who holds a PhD in gin (yep, that exists). It was worth the effort.

Gin School sessions are three hours long. Guests can also enjoy 10% off all Salcombe Distilling Co. products in their retail store on their visit.

This is the only gin on this list that I haven’t tried yet. Next time I’m down in Dorset I’ll be raiding the local food shops in search of it! Fordington was created by former chiropractorRos Nelmes, who now offers gin talks and tastings events throughout Dorset, as well as beautiful Gin Tea Parties! Sign me up for the next one! Hand crafted in small batches at the Soapbox Spirits distillery in Christchurch, Pothecary Gin was a double gold winnerSan Francisco World Spirit Competition. This is the highest accolade that can be bestowed on a spirit, with all 42 judges agreeing unanimously! So this soft, sippable Dorset gin is one you really must try. There are four different types of gin: London dry gin, old Tom, Plymouth and navy strength gin. Is gin gluten-free? While gin is made from distilled grain spirit, it doesn’t contain gluten peptides and is therefore gluten-free and safe for coeliacs. The verdict: Best gin 2023

Greenslades’ sold ‘Alice Marie’ in 2005 to Newman’s Cruises in Falmouth and she then became known as ‘Queen of the Fal’. Founded in 2016 by owner and Master Distiller Neil Harrison, Nelson’s is a small-batch distiller based in the picturesque Staffordshire countryside and producers of the special edition Gluggle Jug Gin, Craft Gin Club’s Gin of the Month in June 2019.Lilliput Dorset Gin was distilled with pride in Dorset at a micro distillery in Lilliput an area of Poole, from home-grown organic Rosemary, organic Basil from Egypt, organic Thyme from Spain and organic fresh water fermented Kalamata Olives from Greece. It was this combination of tastes and aromas that evoked the feeling of being by the coast and best captured the desire to escape to the beautiful Dorset coastline. Get ready to discover The Spirit of Manchester Distillery, a state-of-the-art distillery in the heart of the city. After the war she returned to Rothesay, Scotland to take passengers on sightseeing trips, staying there until the 1960’s. A new and contemporary gin distillery in the historic town of Dorchester, Fordington Gin is one of my favourite local tipples. Inspired by aniseed flavours, the botanicals include aniseed, star anise, and lemon balm. Delve into the fascinating history of gin and let your creativity flourish as you craft a blend uniquely tailored to your taste using a selection of botanicals, fruits, and exotic spices.

At their outstanding distilling laboratory, you can take charge of a beautiful mini copper pot still to develop and distill your very own bottle of gin or rum to take home with you. Their distillery tours have been awarded TripAdvisor’s #1 Thing to Do in Manchester so don’t just take our word for it! Then owner, Rusty Greenslade named her ‘Alice Marie’ after his granddaughter and used her as a Wareham River Cruiser for many years until his retirement.Concoct a recipe that really captures your personal flair, then watch in awe as your artisanal creation comes to life through the distillation process. Her next port of call was the US Naval Base in Holy Loch, before her first journey to Poole in the late 80’s to operate for Greenslade Pleasure Boats. The CWSA (China Wine & Spirits Awards) is the biggest & most prestigious wine & spirits competition in China. ALL 100 Judges are carefully selected for being the top BUYERS of wines and spirits for this market and are importers, distributors, retailers and sommeliers. Wines and spirits enter from 55 countries and are ‘blind tasted’. The awards competition is suitable for wines and spirits already selling in the market, and also those wanting to sell to China. With its state-of-the-art 150 litre copper still “Victory” (aptly named after HMS Victory), Nelson’s produces high-quality award-winning spirits, quality controlled by Neil himself.