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Gin and Genever
Gin is a clear liquid. The exact combination of herbs, seeds, and peels used for flavouring varies from one brand to another, but the flavour of Juniper / Sloe / Damson berries always predominates. Many of the most popular gins are imported from England which is the original home of gin. Below is a selection of Gin from Juniper / Sloe / Damson
Are Premium Gin Citadelle
The recipe for Citadelle Gin was developed by a distillery in Dunkirk in 1771. Dunkirk was one of the first ports of call in Europe for many explorers sailing back from the Orient, whose ships were laden with exotic herbs and spices.
Citadelle Gin is made according to principles laid down in the original recipe. Although the production techniques have improved over the centuries, we still use the same 19 botanicals listed in the original recipe.
Citadelle Gin is the only gin in the world made with 19 different botanicals, giving the gin a unique, complex, well-balanced flavour. The secret recipe is known only by the master distiller. In keeping with the traditions of the first European trading captains of the 17th century, only the finest spices are used. This unrivalled variety of spices comes from many distant and diverse places: Juniper, France; Coriander, Morocco; Orange peel, Mexico; Cardamom, India; Liquorice, China; Cubeb pepper, Java; Savory, France; Fennel, Mediterranean; Iris, Italy; Cinnamon, Sri Lanka; Violets, France; Almonds, Spain; Cassia, Indochina; Angelica, Germany; Grains of paradise, West Africa; Cumin, Holland; Nutmeg, India, Lemon rind, Spain, Star anise, France.
Citadelle gin is triple-distilled from wheat and spring water. Before being steeped in neutral alcohol, the botanicals are carefully selected and then placed in a specific bag. This infusion is then distilled to capture each separate aroma, so that the intermingled, complex flavours can develop independently.
44%
France
25ml £2.20 50ml £3.50
A new gin is on the loose.
Looks fierce. But if you call it by name, Bulldog will seduce you with exotics no other gin offers.
Natural Poppy. Dragon Eye. Lotus Leaves. Together with hints of crisp citrus, give this balanced breed a provocative twist.
Bulldog plays with your palate in ways gin never has before.
Quadruple distilled, using traditional copper-pots, this irresistible spirit is ultra-refined, and doesn't bite like those harsh, old gins.
So come close. Bulldog is unleashed and ready to play.
Contains dragon eye (Also known as Longan (first cousin to Lychee fruit), poppy, lotus leaves, lemon, almond, cassia, lavender, Orris, liquorice, angelica, coriander and juniper.
40%
England
25ml £2.50 50ml £4.00
She's tall and slender, beautiful and just a little naughty.
The makers of 42 Below vodka are proud to introduce South Gin, the very first gin made in New Zealand.
She is, of course, the result of very fine breeding. Grain neutral spirit, twice distilled, washed in spring water then distilled again.
But it's her essence that sets her apart. Running through her veins are the natural extracts of nine botanicals - all taken from the real thing. Juniper berries make her what she is. Coriander seed lifts her. The citrusy essence of lemon and orange make her linger on the tongue. Her muskiness is derived from Angelica leaves, Gentian and Orris Root. A forestal freshness comes from New Zealand Native Manuka berries and Kawa Kawa leaves.
In short, she's a complicated, hedonistic blend of deliciousness.
40.2%
New Zealand 25ml £3.00 50ml £5.00
Established in 1769 and the world's best selling gin.
The juniper is predominantly in the nose, but well balanced with fresh coriander notes, fresh citrus and spice backdrop on the palate.
37.5%
England
25ml £2.00 50ml £3.00
SLOE GIN made from Sloes instead of Juniper berries  Gordons Sloe Gin
Made by Gordons, established in 1769 and is the definitive sloe gin.
Ripe sloe berries are steeped in Gordon's gin to produce a delicate balance of flavours.
26%
England
25ml £2.50 50ml £3.50
Damson Gin
Damson Gin is a liqueur, usually homemade, made from damson plums macerated in a sugar and gin syrup for eight weeks or more
Strawberry Bank Damson Gin is made from pure damson juice, gin and cane sugar.
The fruit is grown in the orchards of Strawberry Bank Brewery at The Masons Arms, Lyth Valley, Cumbria.
It's a lovely liqueur drink drunk neat, or makes a refreshing long summer drink with tonic and ice.
25%
England
25ml £2.80 50ml £4.80
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South Gin
