Salcombe`s history in the 1900s was defined by the numerous fruiters trading ships that imported various citrus fruits and spices from around the world, including the Azores, West Indies and the Mediterranean. It was important for the Salcombe distilling company to promote the history and develop Gins using fresh citrus peel and Mediterranean flavours, so fresh lemon peel, lime and grapefruit fruit peels were utilised, alongside the actual fruits. Region: England | ABV: 41.4% | Tasting Notes: Strawberry, Orange Blossom, Pink Peppercorn, Rose Water But, we’re only interested in the very best! So, we’ve put our top spirit team on the case to find the best pink gins for 2023. Salcombe Gin Rosé Sainte Marie was launched in 2019 and takes its inspiration from the aromas and flavors of Southern France. It's named after the famous lighthouse at the Old Port of Marseille where those fruit schooners from Salcombe used to load citrus fruits and herbs. It's a fresh and delicate gin that invokes the spirit of the Mediterranean and one of only 2 pink gins to have won a "Double Gold" at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Crafted with Macedonian juniper berries, strawberries, angelica, lemon and orange peels, lemon verbena, rose petals, orange blossom, pink peppercorns, and other botanicals, it's soft, smooth, and elegant with no added sugar.

Or, if mojitos are more your thing, then be sure to sample a bottle of Salcombe rum, made with a careful blend of molasses and unrefined sugar . For all the flavour without the headache, don't miss out on Salcombe's non-alcoholic aperitif, New London Light : available in modern, innovative flavours like Midnight Sun and Aegean Sky. The UK’s Salcombe Distilling Co. has recently brought its two flagship products — both gin — to the U.S. for the first time. In addition to its product quality claims, the distillery notes that it is one of the world’s only distilleries directly accessible by boat.The Rose Sainte Marie Gin – as the name implies, has a slight blush pink hue further enhanced when ensconced in the beautiful salmon pink glass bottle. Citrus is used again with warm red fruits, orange blossom and Provence herbs. This Gin provides delicate notes of rose petals, perfect for a balmy summer’s evening. This refreshing Gin is delicate in flavour but delivers on alcohol with an ABV of 41.4%. Pink gin is exactly what it sounds like—flavored gin that uses pin or red botanicals post-distillation to give the spirit its signature hue. In the world of this unique category, Salcombe’s expression is simply one of the best. Inspired by the Mediterranean flavors of the south of France, the company’s Rosé Sainte Marie expression is distilled and crafted with a variety of botanicals, including Macedonian juniper, angelica and strawberries. Additionally, this charismatic pink gin is crafted without the use of added colors, sugars or artificial flavors. Together, they give you a unique and completely divine London dry that has hints of caramelised lemon, berry tones and delectable touches of salinity. Most commonly, you’ll find strawberry, raspberry, pink grapefruit, rhubarb or even rose petals included. They'll vary in colour from pale blushes to vibrant bubblegum pink, and you'll likely find that most big brands have had a go, and even some supermarkets! How should I serve pink gin? Salcombe's Rosé Sainte Marie pink gin gets its name from the famous lighthouse at the Old Port entrance of the French city of Marseille. Here, workers could regularly be seen loading herbs, citrus and other fruits onto boats headed to the ports of England. The bottle was also a double gold medal recipient at San Francisco’s World Spirits Competition last year—the only one in its category to achieve the honor.

This amazing donation helps the RNLI continue working to keep our seas and waterways safe, relying on skilled volunteer lifesavers who risk their lives every day to save others on the water, no matter the season or weather. MACEDONIAN JUNIPER BERRIES, lemon, lime, RED GRAPEFRUIT, English coriander seeds, liquorice, CARDAMOM, cubeb berries, angelica root Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. In short, the difference between flavored gin and ‘regular’ gin is that there’s another dominant flavor beyond juniper at work in the [spirit],” says Jake Sherry, owner and distiller at New York's Isolation Proof. He explains that flavored gins can get their flavoring from distillation, maceration and/or barrel aging. Sherry also notes that flavored gins are often associated with a color that is suggestive of the flavor of the ingredients, like pink gin.For those who don’t know, Sir William Hillary was the founder of the RNLI. He had a vision of a service dedicated to saving lives at sea and brought that vision into reality. 200 years later, the RNLI is still going strong. Our in-house drinks expert enlisted a panel of testers to hunt for well-balanced, aromatic pink gins. They tried 22 different brands in total, looking for easy-drinking styles with well-integrated botanicals. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. Inspired by those hardy volunteers, Salcombe Distilling Co. has used four key botanicals from the four corners of the British Isles.

Salcombe Gin Four Seas has been handcrafted by the masterful distillers at the Salcombe Distilling Co. in support of the RNLI ( Royal National Lifeboat Institution) - for every bottle sold, they are donating 10% of the net profit to this indispensable charity. The Start Point name was used to mark the Start Port Lighthouse, which helped to keep many a ship on course whilst negotiating one of the most exposed areas of the Peninsula.The world of flavored gin is vastly growing, though not all that’s seasoned is created equal—so what exactly is the difference between flavored gin and “regular” gin, anyways? The experts have spoken. If you're searching for the perfect accompaniment to your glass of tonic, look no further than the classic Salcombe gin. Their Start Point London dry is distilled using the one-shot method, using fresh spring water from Dartmoor National Park infused with fresh lemon, grapefruit peel, and Macedonian juniper. For something a little fruitier, why not try Salcombe's rosé gin? Inspired by the flavours and scents of Southern France, the Rosé Sainte Marie blends juniper and sweet red fruit with rose and lavender botanicals.