Slingsby Launch ‘the’ Drink of Summer with their Brand New Gooseberry Gin
Slingsby Launch ‘the’ Drink of Summer with their Brand New Gooseberry Gin
Harrogate-based Slingsby Gin has announced the launch of its brand new gooseberry flavoured Gin available to purchase online and in the Slingsby store in Harrogate.
Co-founders Marcus Black and Mike Carthy travelled to New Zealand in 2017 as part of the brands sponsorship of the Lions Rugby tour, and whilst over there were inspired by the fruity tones of a crisp New Zealand sauvignon blanc and wanted to develop a new flavour for the Gin market in the UK that captured the unique finish on the palate.
The award-winning Slingsby Gin team worked to develop a gin that encapsulated the tangy sharpness of the gooseberry. The new addition to the brand started out as an experimental Gin available only for customers to sample at the Slingsby store in Harrogate and after positive feedback and over 5,000 consumer trials, Slingsby Gooseberry Gin was created.
Following the success of the multi award-winning Slingsby Rhubarb Gin which launched in the same way in 2016, the gooseberry variant uses the same botanical mix and classic citrus base but this time with the addition of fresh locally sourced Yorkshire gooseberries that deliver an unmissable tangy sharpness tempered with a sweet and fruity finish. The final product is clean, refreshing and tangy, and is sure to turn wine drinkers green with envy. Slingsby recommends serving with a Mediterranean tonic, and a sliced apple fan to create the most delicious GG&T.
Mike Carthy from Spirit of Harrogate said: “We pride ourselves in being ahead of the curve when it comes to trends in gin. Just like our Rhubarb Gin, we think gooseberry will be a huge hit because it offers something a little bit different and we are thrilled to bring it to market. The feedback we’ve had so far is how the taste is nothing like you imagine a gooseberry gin to be, but in a good way, so we highly recommend trying over ice, with tonic water.”
The Ivy Harrogate included a Slingsby Gooseberry Gin (Gooseberry Fizz) serve on a clip-on menu as part of the ‘Slingsby Winter Terrace’ collaboration over the Christmas period. The serve proved hugely popular among its visitors and The Ivy Harrogate will continue to stock the product.
CLICK HERE TO BUY Slingsby’s New Gooseberry Gin
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