London, 12 November 2013
Limited Edition SLOE BLOOM Gin Launch – November 2013
The first SLOE BLOOM Gin, from the creator of the premium BLOOM London Dry Gin, has been launched. Master Distiller Joanne Moore has created a new version of her floral BLOOM Gin, using hand-picked sloe berries steeped in the highest quality BLOOM Gin, distilled in a traditional copper pot still.
BLOOM Gin is made in a distillery in Cheshire which has been producing fine gin by hand for over 250 years and the sloe berries are macerated in the spirit giving a richly coloured, delicious twist to the floral gin which can be drunk neat, on the rocks or as an ingredient in cocktails.
SLOE BLOOM is a limited edition and exclusively available from Harvey Nichols’ seven stores and online, as well as at Taste of Christmas 21 – 24 November, Tobacco Dock, London.
Tasting Note
Appearance: a rich ruby red colour.
Nose: a subtle aroma of almonds and kirsch, blended with the light floral aroma of BLOOM London Dry Gin.
Taste: smooth opening, classical sloe taste, rounded off with some sweetness.
Cocktails
SLOE BLOOM FIZZ
50ml SLOE BLOOM Gin
Top with Prosecco and serve in a chilled champagne glass
SLOE BLOOM PUNCH
50ml SLOE BLOOM Gin
Dash of lemon juice
Dash of apricot brandy, peach bitters and top with cranberry juice
Put all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice, fine strain into a cocktail glass.
SLOE BLOOM WINTER GARDEN
50ml SLOE BLOOM Gin
20ml Triple Sec
20 lime juice
40 ml cranberry juice
5ml grenadine
orange twist
Put all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice, fine strain into a cocktail glass.
Notes to Editors
Joanne is the world’s first female gin Master Distiller.
She created BLOOM Gin for a more subtle gin-drinking experience in 2011.
SLOE BLOOM Gin is produced by G&J Distillers which has been distilling fine gin since 1761.
RRP: £25.00 AbV: 28%
SLOE BLOOM is distributed by Marblehead www.marblehead.uk.com
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