Conker Spirit Dorset Dry Gin, 70 cl

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The resulting distillate is at a strength of 80% ABV. The hearts cut is left to sit for two weeks before Holloway blends it to 40% bottling strength with New Forest spring water. 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? In our pursuit of new and exciting spirits, we've brought together two of our favourite tipples to create a gin like no other. 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

Taste - The dry juniper and herbaceous freshness of the Dorset Dry is calmed and sweetened by a vanilla oak wood softness, subtle red berry and winter spice. We've rested our signature Dorset Dry Gin in used Port barrels from Portugal - perfectly combining dry piney juniper and herbaceous brightness with notes of vanilla oak, warm spice and sweet red fruits. It really is a beautifully captivating gin, with a rose gold hue to the colour of the liquid. On the nose, both the sweet port and the woody barrel are obvious to discern, bringing a forest fruit sensation on top of what is familiar Conker Gin territory (summer meadows and soft sweetness).If you think about it, the only thing stopping you from starting something new is fear. We place such an incredible amount of importance on other people’s perception of ourselves that we all too often take the safe road. Taking the plunge really can pay off – Conker Spirit is a testament to this. 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. 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. 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. Let’s talk about the relationship between you and Marco Pierre White, that was an exciting development, how did it come about and what has the relationship with him enabled the company to do?

In this fabulous experience, you can join the Salcombe Distilling Co. team at their waterside Distillery Bar overlooking Salcombe Estuary in Devon to uncover the art of distillation. It’s green on the tongue, though the classic juniper elements are soon pushed out of the way by the elderberries, which bring a jammy sweetness and the chamomile-like gorse flower, which brings a candy-striped sugary hit to proceedings. It’s a smooth gin with a taste that lingers – fresh at the fore, though sweet throughout. This process takes around 12 hours, and while initially Holloway was only producing 60 bottles a day, the newer kit and a higher botanical intensity means he’s able to process a few hundred per still per day. Basically, Holloway now produces a concentrate which can be mixed with more alcohol and then watered down to bottling strength. Many producers are snobby about the multi-shot process, but we can’t say we ever noticed a change in quality between then and now… Conker Spirit Dorset Dry Gin to taste…Get ready to discover The Spirit of Manchester Distillery, a state-of-the-art distillery in the heart of the city.

This gin deserves nothing less than to be sipped over a few big chunks of ice in your favourite tumbler. Add tonic to that equation and you have one of the tastiest G&Ts we've ever encountered. BLM talked to Holloway about setting up Conker Spirit, how the business has changed over time and what’s in the future. The internet has been absolutely crucial to us. Simply put, Conker wouldn’t have happened without it, and in the early days that was the only marketing we could afford. We’ve coined the phrase ‘Transparency is our marketing’, meaning that all we do is show people what we do day to day, rather than cooking up some marketing around a boardroom table. We simply use our social media channels to give a little window into the life of a Conkerer! Once the business was starting to grow, we took on a PR firm which put Conker in most of the mainstream media, which of course had a big impact. You’ll even get to apply a wax seal and label to your 70cl bottle so it’s ready to be taken home the very same day.

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