TWISTED NOSE GIN, WINCHESTER DISTILLERY

70cl - 40% ABV vol

Caught in glinting, swirling, blue-green glass, Twisted Nose invites you to taste with your eyes even before you’ve pulled the oak stopper to breathe in the fragrance as you pour the spirit. The taste is intensely herbaceous yet delicately floral, beginning with soft sweet citrus notes, developing spicy undertones and finishing with a peppery sparkle from the fresh watercress grown at the distillery.

To support and balance the watercress, we’ve picked nine other botanicals – including juniper, locally grown lavender and coriander from the South Downs – which we distill slowly to maintain their fresh and delicate aromas.

The result is an intense, fragrant and vibrant gin.

Please drink responsibly.

The Chief Medical Officers' guidance for both men and women recommends adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week

PERFECT SERVE:

Serve with a good tonic and a slice of pink grapefruit for the perfect G&T – or with Vermouth for an exceptional Martini.

THE COCKTAIL INSPIRATION:

TWISTED NOSE WATERCRESS GIN FIZZ

Add Twisted Nose Gin, Egg White, Lemon Juice, Honey & Grapefruit Juice to a cocktail shaker and shake hard without ice.

Add ice and shake hard again. Pour chilled soda into a highball glass, then strain the shaken cocktail carefully over the soda, before garnishing with a watercress sprig.

PARTNER BIO & TRACEABILITY:

Nestling at the western end of the South Downs Way, surrounded by the rolling Hampshire countryside, clear chalk streams and watercress beds for which the county is known, you will find Winchester Distillery, home of Twisted Nose Watercress Gin.

Launched by Paul Bowler in 2014 from his small home kitchen in central Winchester, and now based a few miles outside the town in Old Alresford, Winchester Distillery is home to hand-crafted premium spirits using traditional methods and botanicals sourced from the surrounding landscape, such as watercress, lavender and coriander.

A former software developer, Paul left behind his career and daily commute to London to pursue his love for gin and to become more involved in the local community. Despite living in Winchester for years, Paul felt like a visitor in his hometown and wanted that to change.

Initially selling gin at Hampshire Farmers’ Markets and through local pubs and restaurants meant that Paul got to know more and more locals who were also passionate about their food and drink. Those people, to who we owe thanks for helping us get where we are today, are still loyal supporters and many have become friends along the way.

Since those early days Paul has gone on to win awards for Twisted Nose Gin, and distilling, bottling and packing is now a team effort. Two further ranges of spirits have also been created; Hampshire Gin and Winchester Dry Gin. Under the Hampshire Gin label there is a navy strength Gunpowder Gin, an Old Tom Gin as well as limited edition seasonal releases such as Spring Meadow and Summer Garden, made using locally picked cherry blossom and summer fruits.

www.winchesterdistillery.co.uk

STORAGE:

Store in a cool, dark place if possible