ALL ABOUT GIN

Wednesday, July 30th, 2014

The hollies at lower stretton stock over 30 hand selected gins, here are some of our favourites

OPIHR ORIENTAL SPICED GIN

WHY WE CHOSE IT

An interesting selection of hand-picked botanicals from the corners of the world, including black pepper from India and cubeb from Indonesia, added to a London Dry Gin, make Opihr (pronounced ‘o-peer’) a wonderfully exciting and different gin to be enjoyed in many ways.

HOW WE DRINK IT

Fill a tall glass with ice, add gin and premium tonic (we recommend 1724 or Fentiman’s tonic water) and add a slice of fresh ginger or chilli.

 

MONKEY 47

WHY WE CHOSE IT

Widely regarded as one of the best gins in the world, this Schwarzwald dry gin hosts a combination of 47 unusual, reigonal botanicals such as lingonberries and blended with natural spring water to give the consumer a taste of the Black Forest.

HOW WE DRINK IT

Add ice to a chilled crystal glass. Pour in the gin and top with saffron strands, a squeeze of grapefruit and garnish with its peel.

 

TARQUIN’S HANDCRAFTED CORNISH DRY GIN

WHY WE CHOSE IT

Advertised as Cornwall’s first gin in over a century, this gin is a contemporary take on a classic London Dry. This gin uses handpicked Devon violets and fresh orange zest to deliver an aromatic sensation, different to any other gin.

HOW WE DRINK IT

Nice and simple, serve in a tall glass with as much ice as you’d like and orange zest.

 

ELEPHANT GIN

WHY WE CHOSE IT

This special gin contains carefully sourced botanicals such as elderflower, African woodworm and pine. 15% of all proceeds made, go to support the conservation of African elephants, making this truly special gin good for the conscience and the palate.

HOW WE DRINK IT

Easily enjoyed neat, or goes with any cocktail of your choice.

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