New Victuallers Special Edition 'Snapes Point' Sloe Gin - A Quintessential Sloe Gin to Sip this Winter

RRP £40.00 | 50cl |  ABV 38% 

A classic winter warmer, Salcombe Distilling Co.'s new Victuallers Special Edition 'Snapes Point' Sloe Gin is an exceptional, small batch cask aged sloe and damson gin crafted using locally foraged sloes.  With a beautiful ruby hue, this unique seasonal release from multi-award winning Salcombe Distilling Co., is available in a 50cl bottle, RRP £40, ABV 38% from salcombegin.com and Salcombe Distilling Co.'s Victuallers flagship stores in Salcombe and Dartmouth.

No ordinary sloe gin, 'Snapes Point' Sloe Gin has been months in the making.  Produced at their stunning waterside home in South Devon, one of the world's only distilleries directly accessible by boat, this intense fruit liqueur takes its name from Snapes Point, near Salcombe -  where many of the sloes were hand picked from nearby coastal footpaths overlooking Kingsbridge Estuary.  

Distilled with unrivaled passion, care and attention to detail, head distiller, Jason Nickels, first crafted a unique gin which he cask aged for nine months, to bring through vanilla notes and a subtle warmth.  Once picked, sloe berries and damsons were steeped separately for two months, before further distilling the damson spirit on 60 litre copper pot stills to amplify the flavours.  Finally, the spirits were carefully blended together with Dartmoor water and a touch of honey, from bees kept by a member of Salcombe Distilling Co.'s team, to provide a delicate additional sweetness.   

Taste profile

Nose - Expect distinct aromas of sloes combined with fresh plum aromas and a hint of almond.

Palate - Rich on the palate with flavours of dark fruits and tawny port.

Finish - A smooth finish with subtle hints of warm sherry and vanilla.   

Serving suggestion - Perfect now the weather has turned nippier, Victuallers Special Edition 'Snapes Point' Sloe Gin injects some winter warmth when sipped neat.  As with all Salcombe Distilling Co.'s gins, it's also excellent served with plenty of ice, a premium Indian tonic water and garnished with a slice of orange. 

Victuallers Special Edition 'Snapes Point' Sloe Gin joins Salcombe Distilling Co.'s award-winning line-up of Salcombe Gin 'Start Point', Salcombe Gin 'Rosé Sainte Marie', the Voyager Series, Salcombe Rum 'Island Street' and New London Light non-alcoholic spirits and aperitifs. 

For further information about Salcombe Distilling Co. and Salcombe Gin, visit www.salcombedistilling.com, follow SalcombeGin on Instagram and Facebook and Salcombe Distilling Co on Twitter.

For more information or hi-res images, please contact RAW Food and Drink PR:

Danielle Merchant – danielle@rawfoodanddrinkpr.co.uk 

EDITOR'S NOTES

About Salcombe Distilling Co.

Inspired by the coastal vitality of Salcombe and its shipbuilding heritage, Salcombe Distilling Co. creates an exceptional collection of Salcombe Gin, New London Light non-alcoholic spirits & aperitifs, and Salcombe Rum at its waterside distillery on Island Street, Salcombe.

Salcombe Distilling Co. has been awarded a plethora of international and regional awards since launching Salcombe Gin in 2016.  For every bottle of Salcombe Gin and New London Light sold, SDCo. donates 1% of the retail price to the Marine Conservation Society in the UK or to SeaTrees in the USA.

Drawing influence from the famous 19th century Salcombe fruit schooners and their precious cargo, Salcombe Distilling Co. uses only the finest fresh citrus fruits and spices to create its range of multi-award winning products.

A unique, highly valuable luxury brand which others aspire to, Salcombe Distilling Co. is a leader in the hyper premium gin sector with the exclusive Voyager Series, part of its portfolio of internationally award-winning gins. These sit alongside the multi-award winning signature gins 'Start Point' and 'Rosé Sainte Marie'.