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

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Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. 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. It is slightly sweeter with a more rounded mouthfeel than a London Dry Gin, with the Pedro Ximénez casks used influencing our Old Tom Gin interpretation. Most folk seldom have the self-control to wait very long before succumbing to the temptation to sample their efforts. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

The carefully crafted balance of flavours brings harmony to this spirit - intense plum, almond and berry fruitiness from the sloes and soft sweetness from the honeysuckle accompanied by our juniper-forward Double Gin - giving you the perfect mix of dry, sweet and tart. I have to confess that this offering does hold its head up high, as it has a distinctive flavour without being gauche or "in-your-face". The ‘double’ in Boatyard Double Gin refers to their distillation process and a purist’s approach of placing juniper at both the start and end of the process. The first release from the Boatyard Distillery in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, is Boatyard Double Gin! Boatyard Double Gin hails from Northern Ireland and the `double` refers to their distillation process and approach to putting juniper at the start and end of the process resulting in a more pronounced juniper flavour.Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Boatyard Old Tom Gin, a true homage to the classic style of gin. Elevate your spirits journey with the captivating allure of Boatyard Old Tom Gin, and Savour the timeless elegance of this exceptional gin. We finish the process by adding a wild Fermanagh honeysuckle syrup which gives a more balanced and natural sweetness.

Light and elegant on the palate, the floral notes are balanced by the sweetness of the licorice root, with a hint of vanilla that develops on the finish. The collected spirit rests in hand-picked first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry casks where the natural sweetness and richness of the sherry absorbs into our gin. Crafted with meticulous care, this gin draws inspiration from the traditional Old Tom recipe, which dates back to the 18th century. 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. PERFECT WITH TONIC – Boatyard Double Gin is best enjoyed in a refreshing gin and tonic with a slice of fresh grapefruit.This double contact method, which Dutch genever distillers would term ‘dubbel gebeide genever’, results in a more pronounced juniper flavour. To finish the process a small amount of PX sherry is added to give our spirit a velvety smooth mouthfeel. Our Sloe Boat Gin has been made by steeping wild-harvested sloe berries for 6 months in our Double Gin. The spirit has pure water added to it before it is rested for a minimum of two weeks and then bottled at 46% ABV.