Product Details

Product Details

• Subcategory

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  Spirits

• Brand

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  Salcombe Distilling

• Country/Region

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  England/England

• Size

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  500 ML

Description

Deep ruby in the glass. Velvety, fruit-forward and bold in expression. Snapes Point Sloe & Damsons Gin is made in Salcombe and blends a classic gin base with late-harvested sloe and damson plums. Produced in small batches. 35% ABV. Limited edition. The process begins with a custom gin, carried by natural fruit sweetness. Damsons and sloes are steeped separately for two months. The damson spirit is flame-distilled in copper stills and blended with Dartmoor spring water. It matures for three years in 80-year-old Niepoort Colheita port casks. Before bottling, a second maceration with local sloes deepens colour, sweetness and complexity. The nose opens with warm berries, sloe liqueur, orange zest and a hint of vanilla. The palate is soft and rounded. Stewed damsons, candied cherries, port wine and juniper are joined by subtle herbal notes. The finish is long, velvety and gently dry – with hints of dark chocolate and dried fruit. Best served neat at 14–16 °C. With tonic over ice, it gains freshness and structure. In cocktails, it shines in a Sloe Gin Fizz or The Modern, where sweetness and depth truly unfold. A reimagined English classic – handcrafted to perfection.