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We are focused now on releasing an Aperitivo in the first half of this year. As far as gin goes, though, we have produced and will release in the coming months our first batch Damson Gin, as part of our Sidewayz brand, and also the second batch of our Sidewayz Sloe Gin. Once you have done your budget and timeline, triple it! Do you feel like people are starting to really understand the grain to glass ethos you guys have? The LIVE virtual tastings are carried out in the last week of the month. Please keep an eye on our socials for confirmed dates! In this speedy 60 second interview, we caught up with him to find out just how fast things are moving for the team and how his unique, anti-hero style brand is captivating the attention of many, especially ourselves! Gin Foundry: You have a full year under your belt now. Congrats! What’s it been like living in the eye of the storm?
It is the only "grain to glass" gin produced in London and one of a handful in the whole of the UK. We are not fans of following the traditional route in distilling (or life), and Renegade is contemporary on all levels. Award-winning Lake District-based brewer, Hawkshead, has launched a range of locally made spirits aged in barrels which previously held Hawkshead Windermere Pale Ale, Hawkshead Red, Mosaic Pale Ale and Prime Porter. A distillery that is revolutionary in epic proportions; Doghouse, is the only operation in London (and one of only a handful in the whole of UK), to pioneer the ‘grain-to-bottle’ approach in crafting their liquors. Where most distilleries buy in a 96% neutral grain alcohol to provide the base for the spirits they make, Doghouse holds the rare distinction of having their own in-house base spirit; completely made from scratch. Through this added effort, they have been able to achieve complete control of uniqueness and quality. Also within the range is their Baller Vodka which recently won “Best Spirit” in Great Britain in the 2019 Great British Food Awards. This tipple is London’s only vodka made fully from scratch using 100% English wheat. Full of attitude, this baller is totally unfiltered and loaded with character.
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Overall: A complex, intriguing and well-integrated gin that does a particularly good job of balancing floral and spicy notes.
Given that he runs his own Cognac , rum and gin brands, you might think it’s hard to pin down Alexandre Gabriel. But, in my experience, the restless innovator is always happy to make time to chat about booze. Before I ask a question, he informs me he’s just spent the morning planting juniper trees at the Bonbonnet Estate and that he hopes the juniper and lemon supply for Citadelle Gin will be totally self-sustainable within five years. He’s been planting juniper berries since September 2017, inspired by the fact that the south west of France was known for its juniper berries during medieval times. He then explains that as someone one grew up on a farm he’s attached to the idea of growing what he needs, organically, of course. He already grows his own grapes for his Cognac. Finish: Dry and a little peppery at first, the finish then develops with plenty of aromatic baking spices, fennel, more liquorice and a sweet hint of angelica.G&T without doubt - and a simple one with no fluff, where you can really taste the Renegade. Light on the garnish, we like a small sprig of rosemary or sage. We are pretty simple drinkers in the Doghouse. Renegade was made to be a perfect G&T. It does make an epic Negroni and Southside, though. Gin’s a competitive but inclusive community, so too is distilling. How have you found the craft distilling scene and who’s another distiller you admire? This badass gin is insanely sessionable, deliciously herbaceous and piney, with a smooth, lingering finish. Jawbox Gin is set to unveil the world’s largest bottle of gin – equivalent to almost 46 standard bottles of gin – as the hospitality industry reopens for business.
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