Tarquin's Handcrafted Cornish Dry Gin, 70 cl

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I made batch after batch,” he says. “A mistake would follow every incremental success. I distilled any botanical I could get my hands on.” But the pain is worth it, especially when you can get close enough to one of the beautiful copper stills to feel the heat from the open flames burning at their bases. This disused cowshed is, in fact, Southwestern Distillery, where Tarquin’s Cornish Christmas Gin was distilled using ancient methods that, for many craft distillers, have long since fallen by the wayside.

Drink Finder’s range includes a couple hundred unique flavours to complement any taste, so be sure to Garnish with juicy, ripe strawberries, their sweetness mirroring the botanical finesse of the gin. Finally, raise your glass, and embark on a sensory journey through the magic of Tarquin’s. The Perfect Tonic PairingHe says, “I think that winning ‘World’s Best Gin’ at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition was certainly a very proud – and slightly overwhelming! – moment. But growing the team that we have and developing such a strong and loyal regional following is the real success.” If you can’t make it to the distillery, there are a few shops where you can sample Tarquin’s gin and buy a bottle to take home with you, including one in nearby Padstow and in Fowey. She then explained the story of Tarquin’s, which we’ve already discussed a little earlier in the post. She goes into it in much more detail, though, and it’s a really inspiring tale! Part Three: a look around the distillery This is only a potted version of Tarquin’s story – but you’ll learn all about it on the history part of the distillery tour! Tarquin’s Gin Distillery Tour Open with your favourites and enjoy serving up classic Tarquin’s & Tonics! Simply add Mediterranean tonic water, a chunky wedge of pink grapefruit and a sprig of fresh thyme.

But no matter how big the team grows, how many special editions they dream up or how many bottles of gin they’re bottling, some things will never change at Southwestern Distillery. Every bottle is hand-sealed with wax and hand-signed. And, even though three stills have now been drafted in to help Tamara with her workload, Tarquin’s original copper still remains heated on an open flame and sealed with dough. By paying close attention to the quality of the botanical ingredients they use, and by only distilling in batches of around 240 bottles, Southwestern Distillery is able to devote itself to perfecting every part of the distilling process, ensuring their masterful techniques are applied to every drop of gin.In fact, this tonic perfectly complements the botanical flavours of the gin, enhancing its vibrant character. It is where zesty lemon, blood orange, fragrant thyme, and a touch of bitterness intertwine, delighting your taste buds in a celebration of gin mastery. Unleash Your Taste Buds: The World’s Finest Tarquin’s Gins

Rosie will teach you how to wax the bottles by twisting them around in the hot wax and letting the wax drip down – and once it has set, it’s yours to take home! It would also make a wonderful present for any gin drinkers in your life. Part Six: more samples and the chance to buy your own bottleFlavor: If the nose was all about the pine, the palate is heady with bright citrus., Early pine and clean bright lemon zest. Juniper, Neroli, and spice mid-palate, with cardamom becoming more clear as the spirit recedes.