Boatyard Double Gin 70cl, 46% ABV, Organic Irish Gin

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The collected spirit has pure water added to it before resting for a minimum of 2 weeks before we bottle and label. The spirit has pure water added to it before it is rested for a minimum of two weeks and then bottled at 46% ABV. Our Sloe Boat Gin has been made by steeping wild-harvested sloe berries for 6 months in our Double Gin.

To finish the process a small amount of PX sherry is added to give our spirit a velvety smooth mouthfeel. Without them, this site would not function correctly or be able to collect information to make your experience better. Using a very high proportion of sloe berries to spirit gives a rich natural flavour which is then gently sweetened with sustainably sourced organic sugar. This double contact method, which Dutch genever distillers would term ‘dubbel gebeide genever’, results in a more pronounced juniper flavour.

Using his background in spirits, founder Joe McGirr realised his dream to build the first legal distillery in Fermanagh in more than 130 years. This may affect factors including the product style and allergen information, and we would advise that you always check the label and not solely rely on the information presented here. THE DISTILLERY – Boatyard is an award-wining distillery located inside an old boatyard on the banks of Lough Erne in the North West of Ireland. With its slightly sweeter profile, Boatyard Old Tom Gin offers a balanced blend of botanicals, including juniper, citrus, and subtle hints of spice. Joe’s vision was inspired by his family’s rich farming history – from grandad Brian who was a ploughing contractor to father Michael who was a dairy and beef farmer, the McGirr family have been part of the fabric of Fermanagh for centuries.

By exposing it to juniper at two separate points in its creation, the distiller can create a gin with a more complex and pronounced juniper flavour. Winter Solstice Gin from the Boatyard Distillery in County Fermangh shows off some of the fabulous flavours of winter – namely Christmas pudding! Boatyard Double Gin is an award-winning, certified organic gin, produced in County Fermanagh in North West Ireland. The smooth and refined nature of Boatyard Old Tom Gin makes it a perfect choice for classic cocktails like the Tom Collins or Martinez, allowing the flavours to shine through.

Even the wheat used for Boatyard’s vodka can be traced from the bottle back to the field it came from. Fermanagh, Ireland, made by steeping wild-grown, handpicked sloe berries for six months in a bespoke gin. The first award winning product to be released from The Boatyard Distillery, situated on the banks of the Lough Erne and created by founder Joe McGirr.Now that I no longer have ready access to a source of Sloe berries to make my own, I am very happy to be supplied by Sloe Boat. Most folk seldom have the self-control to wait very long before succumbing to the temptation to sample their efforts. We also use lemon peel which we take from unwaxed lemons on the day that they are to be used for ultimate freshness. Palate - "Disciplined framework, with creamy lemon and lime, integrated rose and lavender, with a hint of liquorice, finishing with underlying angelica root, locked in with a little spice and even more mouth-filling citrus.