DRINKS: GIN IS IN Gin is an extremely popular alcoholic beverage. This flavoured white spirit utilises barley, corn or rye in its distillation <strong>and</strong> dates from the Middle Ages. The base flavour comes from juniper berries. Different styles of gin are available today. Gin cocktails are a regular choice, for numerous ‘devotees’ <strong>and</strong> the world-renowned ‘Gin & Tonic’ is always a favourite, with many. Highclere Castle is located approx 5 miles south of Newbury, Hampshire <strong>and</strong> is home to the 8th Earl <strong>and</strong> Countess of Carnarvon. Highclere Castle <strong>and</strong> the Estate have been used, both internally <strong>and</strong> externally, for a good number of films <strong>and</strong> TV productions <strong>and</strong> known around the world as the fictional setting for the hugely popular production of Downton Abbey. The Estate is very impressive indeed. The Carnarvon family have resided at Highclere Castle since 1679. Royal guests, plus statesmen, famous musicians <strong>and</strong> celebrities, are all amongst numerous visitors who have been welcomed to this exceptional property <strong>and</strong> location. Highclere Castle Gin (Alc. 43.5% Vol.) is multi award-winning having garnered over 50 spirit awards since their launch in 2019.The gin is produced from one of the oldest copper gin stills, dating back to the 19th century, in Engl<strong>and</strong>’s oldest gin distillery. Very carefully, botanicals, grown on the Highclere Estate, were selected <strong>and</strong> then after two years of experimenting, finally the selections were chosen for the recipe. The botanicals include essential oils <strong>and</strong> give Highclere Castle Gin its outst<strong>and</strong>ing, unique, smooth <strong>and</strong> elegant flavour. Citrus forward with juniper, lavender, cori<strong>and</strong>er, lime flower, citrus peels, angelica root, cassia bark, green cardamom, liquorice root <strong>and</strong> peppercorns, plus Highclere oats are all included to produce the exquisite production that is Highclere Castle Gin. On its own, with ice, Gin & Tonic, Classic Martini, Negroni, White Lady, or whatever a favourite choice is, I found this gin most certainly did not disappoint – the prestigious awards that keep coming, are testament to that! Highclere Castle Gin is available via e-commerce to 40 US states, plus 27 EU countries <strong>and</strong> also throughout the UK via the website www.highclerecastlegin.com Tel: +44 (0) 1635 253 210 E-mail: contact@highclerecastlespirits.com www.highclerecastlegin.com As always, Enjoy! Trevor Langley
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