For the love of Gin....

Following a week of tasting and written exams I am now going to attempt a ‘dry’ two weeks. Laugh you may but I’m going to do it. Never done before... place your bets now!

Enjoys climbing in spare time.

Maybe I’ve overdone it on the fortified wines and need a break, or maybe I’ve just upped my drinking game, but this week I have taken a look at some lovely home grown spirits (if I’m going dry for a bit, may as well enjoy myself for this last weekend). All available from good independents, if you can’t find them shout up and I’ll point you in the right direction.

Bedrock London Dry, Keswick England, 40%

Using water from the Lake District this is crisp and clean on the nose, bigger on the palate with citrus and hints of juniper. A real home-grown treasure.

Marmalade? Yes please.

Bombay Sapphire London Dry, England, 40% 

Did you know Bombay Sapphire is made in Hampshire?  Gently fragrant, this London gin has typical botanicals of juniper and citrus with soft spice on the finish. Perfect on a Saturday afternoon in a cocktail! You don't need a picture of this one surely....

Chase Marmalade Vodka, Hertfordshire, England, 40%

A family owned, single estate distillery that uses bespoke, handcrafted copper batch pots, plus each bottle is filled and sealed by hand. This has a golden, marmalade hue with orange zest on the nose, and a naturally rich bittersweet flavour. Definite cocktail gin but good on its own too.

Not only does it taste
good but LOOK how pretty it is!
#marketersdream

Adnams Single Malt Whisky No 1, Southwold, Suffolk, 43%

This is a tough one to get hold of and is currently sold out on the website. Keep a look out, as it is worth waiting for;  aged for over three years in new French oak casks, this limited edition whisky has hints of apricot, berry and a light spice. On the palate the classic flavours are complemented with honey and a light spice with an excellent finish.

Next week – BEER lovely beer, with brewer extrodinaire, Genevieve Upton.... watch this space!