Sipsmith Sloe Gin (750Ml)

Sipsmith Sloe Gin begins with the London Dry Gin that Sipsmith distills on copper stills in London. Every autumn the team hand-picks wild sloe berries from British blackthorn bushes. The berries are frozen and then steeped in the gin. The weather changes from year to year, so each vintage has its own character.

It is made in small batches and bottled at 29% ABV. In the glass it shows a clear ruby red. The nose brings redcurrant, ripe winter fruits and a soft note of stone-fruit almond.

The palate is round and fruity, with cassis and gentle cherry. Sweet and tart stay nicely in balance, so it never feels sticky. The finish is velvety, and the fruit lingers without weighing you down.

You can sip it neat or over ice after dinner. It is lovely topped with tonic, or stirred into a Sloe Martini. It also adds color and fruit to easy cocktails you mix at home.

For food, try it with a cheese board, fresh berries or a fruit dessert. It feels especially cozy on cool autumn and winter evenings.

Gin fans who want something fruitier will enjoy it. So will anyone who likes a drink with a little sweet and a little tart.