Blacks Irish Gin 70cl

Description

Blacks Irish Gin

Located on the Wild Atlantic Way (a scenic route in the south of Ireland), The Blacks Brewery was started in 2013. A family run company, it is owned and operated by Sam & Maudeline Black (hence the name!).

Their ethos was to create (initially) beers which weren't mass market. They wanted products with passion and personality. In 2015 they decided to expand and added a state-of-the-art distillery which allowed them to produce spirits as well. Their first was gin, which was followed in 2018 with the first Irish Rum, and then in 2020 with whiskey.

This cross-over also allow them to age their beers in spirit barrels, and vice versa - adding additional depths of flavour to their drinks.

The inspiration for their Irish Gin came from their location as well, the picturesque and rugged Wild Atlantic Way. They wanted to create a modern Irish gin, one which had a Wild Atlantic twist, as well as a delicious infusion of citrus and spice.

Through careful selection, they finalised their recipe and use thirteen different botanicals. Fresh cut citrus peels, hand cracked juniper berries and vapor infused heather flowers which are hand-picked locally on the Irish Way.

The result is a gin with an earthy heart to it, which comes from orris and angelica root. However there is a delicious crispness too, and whilst is full of complex flavours these harmonise, balancing each other. The citrus fruit and juniper spice are the predominant flavours, creating a smooth gin which really refreshes the palate.

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Perfect Serve

This makes a delicious Gin & Tonic, and we like it with a neutral tonic such as Franklin & Sons. Take a large glass filled with ice and add 50ml of the gin. Gently pour over 150ml of your chosen tonic and stir gently. Garnish with a wedge or peel of grapefruit, and if available a few juniper berries