Glendaloug Released a Limited-Edition Sloe Gin for the Winter Season
Katherine Pendrill — January 16, 2017 — Lifestyle
References: facebook & thedrinksreport
While Ireland may be known for its whiskey, craft distillery Glendalough recently churned out a limited-edition Sloe Gin that demonstrates the country's diverse alcoholic offerings.
Sloe Gin is a small-batch gin create by Glendalough for the winter 2016-2017 season. The spirit itself is made with sloes, which are a dark, tannic fruit. After the sloes are picked, they are pierced with a thorn and then added to Glendalough’s famed botanical gin. Over time, the sloes turn the gin a deep ruby red and give it a lightly fruity flavor. Moreover, despite the addition of the sloes -- which dilute the spirit -- the gin still boasts a 43% ABV.
With only 120 bottles of the ruby-hued spirit available, the gin serves as a premium alcohol option for discerning drinkers.
Sloe Gin is a small-batch gin create by Glendalough for the winter 2016-2017 season. The spirit itself is made with sloes, which are a dark, tannic fruit. After the sloes are picked, they are pierced with a thorn and then added to Glendalough’s famed botanical gin. Over time, the sloes turn the gin a deep ruby red and give it a lightly fruity flavor. Moreover, despite the addition of the sloes -- which dilute the spirit -- the gin still boasts a 43% ABV.
With only 120 bottles of the ruby-hued spirit available, the gin serves as a premium alcohol option for discerning drinkers.
Trend Themes
1. Limited-edition Spirits - The release of limited-edition spirits presents an opportunity for distilleries to create unique and exclusive products that cater to discerning consumers.
2. Exploring Alternative Flavors - The production of sloe gin showcases the trend of distilleries experimenting with unconventional ingredients and flavors to offer consumers a diverse range of alcoholic options.
3. Craft Distilleries - Craft distilleries like Glendalough showcase the trend of small-batch production, emphasizing quality and craftsmanship in the spirits industry.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Distilleries - The craft distillery industry can take advantage of the trend of limited-edition spirits by creating unique offerings that cater to the preferences of discerning consumers.
2. Premium Alcohol - The release of limited-edition spirits like the Glendalough Sloe Gin highlights opportunities in the premium alcohol sector, where exclusive and high-quality products can attract discerning drinkers.
3. Alternative Flavored Spirits - The production of sloe gin demonstrates the potential for the alternative flavored spirits industry to meet consumer demand for unique and unconventional alcoholic options.
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