Cask-Aged Gin from Northern Ireland's Shortcross
A new cask-aged gin has been developed by Northern Ireland's
Shortcross Gin exclusively for Fortnum and Mason, the iconic London retailer.
The new gin from Shortcross is Fortnum and Mason's 'Spirit of the
Month' for February and is produced by Rademon Estate Craft
Distillery based at Crossgar in County Down.
The small batch distillery, which is also aiming to launch a premiumIrish whiskey, has won a string of awards for its gin.
Fortnum and Mason was Shortcross Gin's first retail customer outsideNorthern Ireland in 2014.
The new gin (44% ABV) uses oak barrels formerly containing Bordeaux wine from Chateau de la Ligne, a wine business which has
particularly close links with Northern Ireland.
Shortcross master distiller David Boyd Armstrong says the new gin isaged for three to four months in the Bordeaux barrels. "What we've
created is a cask-aged gin that mirrors the vibrant nature of our
original gin, but with a new dimension and flavour. It presents the inherent flavours of the gin in a new light and also showcases the
distillery's skill at producing a range of smooth, incredible
spirits."
The cask-aged gin has an alluring amber hue and has been bottled in custom packaging, with the colours used on the labels specially
designed to celebrate the partnership with Fortnum and Mason.
The original Shortcross gin is based on fresh apples, elderberries
and wild clover distilled with other botanicals including juniper,
coriander, orange peel, lemon peel and cassia.
Founded in 2012 by David and wife Fiona, Rademon Estate Craft
Distillery is located on the family's historic estate.
Shortcross Gin is currently being distributed in Northern Ireland,
Great Britain and Republic of Ireland and is now available in
leading bars and restaurants. The company is implementing plans to
sell the gin outside the UK.
Shortcross Gin is driven by a small batch philosophy. It uses the
finest handpicked botanicals, fresh water drawn from the estate
itself and distilled in a bespoke copper still. Bottling and
labelling are carried out by hand.
Shortcross Gin exclusively for Fortnum and Mason, the iconic London retailer.
The new gin from Shortcross is Fortnum and Mason's 'Spirit of the
Month' for February and is produced by Rademon Estate Craft
Distillery based at Crossgar in County Down.
The small batch distillery, which is also aiming to launch a premiumIrish whiskey, has won a string of awards for its gin.
Fortnum and Mason was Shortcross Gin's first retail customer outsideNorthern Ireland in 2014.
The new gin (44% ABV) uses oak barrels formerly containing Bordeaux wine from Chateau de la Ligne, a wine business which has
particularly close links with Northern Ireland.
Shortcross master distiller David Boyd Armstrong says the new gin isaged for three to four months in the Bordeaux barrels. "What we've
created is a cask-aged gin that mirrors the vibrant nature of our
original gin, but with a new dimension and flavour. It presents the inherent flavours of the gin in a new light and also showcases the
distillery's skill at producing a range of smooth, incredible
spirits."
The cask-aged gin has an alluring amber hue and has been bottled in custom packaging, with the colours used on the labels specially
designed to celebrate the partnership with Fortnum and Mason.
The original Shortcross gin is based on fresh apples, elderberries
and wild clover distilled with other botanicals including juniper,
coriander, orange peel, lemon peel and cassia.
Founded in 2012 by David and wife Fiona, Rademon Estate Craft
Distillery is located on the family's historic estate.
Shortcross Gin is currently being distributed in Northern Ireland,
Great Britain and Republic of Ireland and is now available in
leading bars and restaurants. The company is implementing plans to
sell the gin outside the UK.
Shortcross Gin is driven by a small batch philosophy. It uses the
finest handpicked botanicals, fresh water drawn from the estate
itself and distilled in a bespoke copper still. Bottling and
labelling are carried out by hand.