Bertha's Revenge Sloe Gin (50cl, 25%)

Bertha's Revenge Sloe Gin is an Irish sloe gin made with wild and cultivated sloes. Wild fruit is harvested ripe in autumn from hedgerows around Ballyvolane House and the surrounding area, then steeped for several months in Bertha's Revenge Gin before sugar syrup is added. The natural acidity of the fruit is retained while the gin forms a restrained background. It has 25% alcohol in a 50cl bottle and can be enjoyed neat as a digestif, in cocktails such as the Hedgerow Martini, or with cheese as a fruity alternative to port. Nose: sloes and juniper with spicy notes and a hint of citrus. Palate: soft and mild, with berry fruit, coriander, cloves and a little pepper. Finish: long, with spicy impressions.