WINCHESTER 'ROUND TABLE' GIN, WINCHESTER DISTILLERY

70cl - 44% ABV vol

Our Winchester Dry Gin™, launched on world gin day 2017 at the great hall in Winchester, is our tribute to our home city and was inspired by King Arthur's round table hanging in the hall.

It uses 25 botanicals commonly used in food and medicine in the medieval period; one for each Knight seated at the table with King Arthur himself on the throne at the head of the table represented by Juniper.

Rich and complex, this is a unique gin with great depth of flavour and subtle herbal nuances from the wide list of (secret) botanicals

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

THE PERFECT SERVE:

For a deliciously rich G&T try mixing with Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic and garnish with sprigs of Rosemary & Thyme and wheel of lemon

COCKTAIL INSPIRATION:

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