Distiller Notes
Sloe gin is a glorious liqueur made by steeping sloe berries in gin with just a touch of sweetness. Sloes are highly astringent but when macerated in gin, they lend warming bittersweetness and fresh acidity to the resulting liqueur.Delicious, dark and warming, sloe gin was traditionally enjoyed in the depths of winter, but its unique color and flavor also combine wonderfully with a wide variety of spirits to make spectacular cocktails. Try as a sloe gin and tonic!
First prepared by 13th century Italian monks as herbal medicines and elixirs, Liqueurs are distilled spirits that have been combined with flavoring agents. A range of herbs, spices, nuts, fruits and flowers can be used, and a sweetener such as sugar or corn syrup is often added. While typically rather sweet, some examples are herbaceous or tart and pair exceptionally well with desserts or act as a delightful addition to cocktails.