£41.95
| Bottle Sizes | 70cl |
|---|---|
| Origin | England, Isle of Wight |
| Vintages | NV |
Mermaid Pink Gin from the Isle of Wight Distillery is made by infusing the small batch distilled Mermaid Gin with fresh Isle of Wight Strawberries. It is well-known for its vibrant pink colour and unique blend of botanicals and berry fruit.
The Isle of Wight Distillery was founded by a winemaker and a brewer who had long thought about making a gin. Conrad Gauntlet started growing vines and making wine at Rosemary vineyard in 1985 and, with over 30 acres of vineyards, is one of the largest wine producers on the Isle of Wight. Xavier Baker has been brewing beer since 1995 and first cut his teeth at the Ventnor Brewery and, after a couple of detours in whisky (Ireland and Scotland), he eventually arrived at Goddard’s Brewery near Ryde. The pair soon met and a plan to produce Gin was conceived. As of Autumn 2017 they were the holders of the first and only distilling license on the Island. The Isle of Wight Distillery takes pride in its sustainable and environmentally conscious approach. The gin is made using sustainable practices, and the distillery supports marine conservation efforts, with a portion of the profits going towards marine projects. The distillery also became B Corp certified in 2022.
The botanicals for the base Mermaid Gin are Juniper Berries, Rock Samphire, VBG Boudicea Hops, English Coriander Seed, Fresh Lemon Zest, Angelica Root, Liquorice Root, Grains of Paradise, Orris Root and Elderflower. These botanicals are then steeped in a pure neutral spirit for a full 24 hours which helps to extract all the essential oils and thus flavours and aromas. After 24 hours maceration the gin is then re-distilled using the “one shot” method and distillation takes a full day in their 300 litre column still. The Gin is then blended and infused with real Isle of Wight strawberries sourced from the Arreton Valley, fruit that would normally be discarded for not looking perfect, what we used to know as jam strawberries!
Mermaid Pink Gin is a delicate, light pink colour. Is perfectly balanced, subtle yet vibrant, less sweet than most pink gins with no added sugar.
From the distillery,
“A contemporary style pink gin. Smooth, refreshing and complex with a rosy hue. The nose is flooded by aromatic strawberries, fresh citrus and gentle juniper. The taste is a vibrant berry flavour with warm spice and a hint of sea air. A long, layered and complex finish rounds off the experience with a well-rounded mouthfeel.”
Perfect with your favourite tonic water or ginger beer garnished with strawberries a wedge of lime. Great in cocktails.
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