River Test Distillery are a shining example of the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit that characterises so many of our makers, and we delved into their story to find out just what it is that sets them apart and makes River Test gin one to watch.
Barbury Hill’s growing range of British-made gins has been joined by a coastal craft. Hailing from sunny Salcombe, these gins are as crisp and refreshing as a blast of salty sea air.
With just a few ingredients, a dash of imagination here and a splash of pizzazz there, Barbury Hill are channeling their inner James Bond to make an aperitif to lift our Friday evening.
From the rolling hills that surround the ancient farmland to the fruit-laden orchards and timber-framed barn where the distilling and bottling take place, Gattertop captured Barbury Hill’s imagination and our tastebuds.
Here at Barbury Hill we’ve taken to making our own cocktails and we’ll admit to acquiring quite a taste for a freshly shaken Mojito or an elegant Old Fashioned.
The promise of lighter days and warmer temperatures has Barbury Hill taking a look at our diets, making the switch from the comfort food and drink that’s seen us through winter to the fresher flavours that signal springtime.
Penrhos Spirits was born in the rolling hills of Herefordshire, amongst the apple orchards and blueberry bushes of the family farm, and it’s these flavours that bring a deliciously distinct edge to their gins.
