Once the most popular whiskey purchased, it fell from grace due to what can be mildly put as a series of unfortunate events, resulting in the closing of all but two distilleries by the 1980s. Produced in Northern Ireland with organic wheat spirit, the distillation also includes local sweet gale. Founded and run by brothers-in-law, Brian and Jim Nash, the Wild Atlantic Distillery was inspired by the Porcupine Bank, a natural wonder located 120 miles off the west coast of Ireland. Rudd, the six-botanical spirit took two years to develop with Dr David Clutton – a man who holds a PhD in gin (yep, that exists).

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

We’re big fans of this organic iteration from Hernö, a boutiquey Swedish distillery that has a cabinet full of awards for gin-making. Please look out for a sign post for The Boatyard Distillery, we are located approximately 15 minutes drive from Enniskillen on the right hand side of the Shore road on the water side. On top of this, there’s also a gin school experience where visitors can learn about recipe development, the necessary botanical ingredients, the distilling process and even how to design their own labels.

The secret, in our opinion, is in the tart pomegranate and blood orange notes on the palate: the perfect partner for the cherried orange flavours found in the popular Campari-based cocktail. It’s a difficult line to tread: how do you imbue a gin with sense of place, while still making sure it tastes like gin (that is, like juniper)? BOATYARD GIN står på alle måder frem – med sin fyldige smag og smukke flaske kan og må den ikke overses. Floral orange blossom, coriander and spicy cardamom notes show first; almond sweetness and more spice follows on, with a hint of violet. We’ve rounded up nine of the most unique distilleries, which are raising the profile of Northern Ireland as a key spirit-producing region, offering tours, tastings and an education in local culture and Northern Irish history.

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Or – if you’ve got a mega bank balance to splash on spirits – Cambridge Distillery’s elegant three seasons. the % allocation of each botanical intrigues and encourages another sip to further test my tastebuds ! This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. Roman camomile, celery and artichoke also appear, resulting in a gorgeously transportive mix of Italian countryside flavours that strikes a pleasant balance between sweet and savoury. Coast to coast, from County Fermanagh to County Down, a series of world-class producers are now blending traditional and innovative methods to create new spirits and experiences, making Northern Ireland a fascinating destination for any whiskey, gin or vodka drinker.

Soft, smooth and almost nutty in character, with added flair from citrus and Szechuan pepper, it’s complex enough to keep you interested all the way to the bottom of the glass. This family-owned distillery on the Ards Peninsula in County Down crafts its whiskey, gin and poitín from barley on land that the family has farmed for generations, giving it the all-important ‘farm-to-glass’ traceability. Facebook sets this cookie to show relevant advertisements to users by tracking user behaviour across the web, on sites that have Facebook pixel or Facebook social plugin.

Boatyard Double Gin | House of Malt

Juniper-forward on the initial sips, a slow savour reveals some of the 20-odd unique botanicals: finger lime, macadamia and raspberry included. Made in small batches in Dorset, Conker has a real sense of place – give it a taste and after the initial hit of juniper fades away, in creeps a herbaceous note of wild gorse; a generous, fruity richness from elderberry; and a salty lick of marsh samphire.Destilleriet ligger smukt ud til Lower Lough Erne Søen og skulle efter sigende klart være et besøg værd. Warner’s is signed up to 1 Per Cent for the Planet – a global movement committing to give back that equivalent amount of sales to environmental nonprofits – and they’re working towards becoming a B Corporation in the future.

Double Gin :: Boatyard Distillery

Now, it’s newest addition to the family, Flora Adora, has an added wave of flavour, thanks to its infusion of a secret selection of sweet flowers. The result is bags of juniper flavour that, when paired with the punchy abv, make a full-bodied gin that rounds out beautifully when blended with richer tonics. Some are technical: the balance of botanicals, the intensity and complexity of the flavours, the length of the finish. The ‘double’ in Boatyard Double Gin refers to our distillation process and a purist’s approach of placing juniper at both the start and end of the process. One of the most interesting points about Boatyard Double Gin is that it goes through a process of filtration through juniper berries during the first distillation.A notable highlight of the guided distillery tour is the opportunity to create a personalised label and wax-dip the bottle by hand — a process the team does for every bottle. Based at Lough Erne, in Northern Ireland, it has been open since 2016, with the focus to becoming a Whiskey distillery, creating some of the best Irish Whiskey around. After a successful crowdfunding project, Copeland Distillery opened its doors in 2019 with a vibrant range of spirits, including a raspberry and mint-infused gin and a mission to become Northern Ireland’s most innovative craft distillery. Tarquin’s suggests using a Mediterranean-style tonic, but try a premium Indian tonic for mellow smoothness.