Slingsby Blackberry Gin

Slingsby Blackberry Gin is an English craft spirit produced by Spirit of Harrogate in the historic spa town of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Distilled using locally sourced Harrogate aquifer water, British grain neutral spirit, and 24 botanicals (18 of which are hand-grown in the nearby Rudding Park hotel kitchen garden), this expression undergoes a post-distillation infusion with natural blackberry juice and sweet Yorkshire honey. The result is a vibrant, fruit-forward gin that strikes a harmonious balance between rich berry sweetness, subtle honeyed warmth, and classic piney botanical structure.

Food Pairing: Duck breast with berry reduction, venison carpaccio, charcuterie boards featuring sharp blue cheese or aged Cheddar, fresh berry pavlova, and dark chocolate tarts.

Tasting Notes: Deep burgundy to rich purple-red in appearance with a smooth, velvety, and medium-bodied mouthfeel.

Nose: Intensely berry-forward up front, opening with aromas of freshly picked blackberries, sweet dark plums, and wildflower honey, underpinned by crisp pine juniper and subtle earthy botanicals.

Palate: Rich, succulent, and well-balanced, delivering an initial wave of sweet blackberry jam and tart dark fruit acidity, seamlessly evolving into piney juniper, subtle warm spice, and gentle honeyed smoothness.

Finish: Medium to long, warming, and pleasantly dry with lingering notes of dark berry skin, subtle floral honey, and a crisp, piney botanical tail.

Serve: Serve over ice topped with Mediterranean tonic water or ginger ale, garnished with fresh blackberries and a sprig of fresh mint, or build into a fruity Bramble, French 75, or Clover Club.