Ninth Wave Irish Gin, 70 cl

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This Belfast-based gin brand has become a firm favourite in the city and further afield, making it one of the best Irish gins you need to try before you die. Palate - Very crisp yet extremely elegant. Refined touches of spice and light brandy flavours balance the enhanced fresh citrus from the fresh lemon peel. Developed therefore in collaboration with a marmalade producer and gin producer in Graham’s hometown of Cork, the new addition to Graham’s range is dry in style and made with quality botanicals. Xin Gin has won ‘Best in Ireland’ at The Gin Guide Awards, Gold at the International Wine & Spirits Competition, Bronze at the World Gin Awards 2022 for Best Contemporary Irish Gin and Silver for Best Design. This contemporary Irish gin has won multiple awards from Silver at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition to Gold at the Q Quality Awards.

The recipe for Ninth Wave Irish Gin was conceived by Hinch Distillery Chairman Dr Terry Cross OBE and his team. The cross-shaped label represents a promise to stay connected and a crossing point of the two cultures they love. I love doing it, I meet other people just as geeky as me over spirits, and it keeps my practice up when it comes to tasting notes. The last one was with Hinch Distillery in County Down, Northern Ireland. From a whiskey perspective, they offer some intriguing drams. Flavour profile that differed from the norm, and they’re keen to experiment – something that long time readers of my blog will know that I love. That blend of science and creativity. The word ‘Maharani’, meaning ‘Queen’, is a tribute to revolutionary women everywhere. The Premium gin is zested with Pomelo fruit and uniquely spiced with Cassia and Nutmeg-Mace, all sourced from a women’s organic farming co-operative in Bhagya’s home state of Kerala. This heady combination results in a gin of truly transcendental taste, a liberation of spirit and spice.The Ninth Wave Gin: The Ninth Wave gin hails from Hinch Whiskey Distillery in Ballynahinch, County Down. It is a superb, award-winning gin, made with nine distinctive and delightful botanicals. As the staycation market is extremely strong this year, we do believe booking slots will sell extremely well and urge interested individuals and parties to book today for the coming months.” Shortcross Gin is another favourite based in Northern Ireland. It is made by Northern Irish craft gin distillery, Rademon Estate. Ninth Wave uses nine botanicals to deliver a sophisticated premium gin at 43% abv, with an emphasis on citrus flavours, enhanced by the unusual botanical, Lemon Verbena.

This smooth classic but fresh gin with a citrus finish is best enjoyed with a simple Indian Tonic and a slice of Orange. Distributed by Barry & Fitzwilliam, Graham’s own Irish Gin and Pink gin also boast very distinctive flavours, having won numerous accolades and awards. Since opening, Hinch has won many awards in the drinks and hospitality industry. Most recently, ‘Best Food Export’ at the Grocer Marketing Awards 2023. Thinking of visiting Hinch Distillery, County Down? Here’s everything you need to know. Credit: Facebook/ Hinch Distillery

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If you fancy something a little different, opt for their tasty Pineapple and Ginger or Rhubarb and Ginger Gin Liqueurs, perfect for a sweet summer drink. 3. Shortcross Gin, Co. Down – for Ireland’s most awarded gin The 30,0000 sq ft Hinch Distillery , located between Belfast and Ballynahinch, will produce the Hinch Irish whiskey and Ninth Wave Irish Gin brands. Whiskey isn’t the only thing Hinch serves up. The Ninth Wave Irish Gin is another one of Hinch’s most popular products. Since gin’s ‘boom’ started in 2015 it only registered its first decline in sales in 2020, five years later. According to Drinks Ireland|Spirits’ Irish Gin Strategy 2022-2026 much of that small 2020 decline can be laid at the door of the Covid-19 restrictions placed on the on-trade (a key consumer channel for Irish gin) during the year. In tandem with this the complete shutdown of Global Travel Retail didn’t help.

This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. Maharani Gin: Maharani Gin is made by Rebel City Distillery in Cork and is definitely not one to be missed. Ninth Wave Export was released in 2021, delivering bolder flavours and higher alcohol strength at 46%. Xin Gin was designed to be at the heart of gatherings. Xin’s founders Michelle and Gareth McAllister have Irish blood and Asian hearts. After spending many years in Asia, they wanted to merge what they loved about their two homes. The word itself means ‘heart’ or ‘feelings’ in Mandarin. Taking its name from the nearby town of Ballynahinch, the Hinch Distilleryis based on the Killaney Estate in County Down. It has only recently opened but already boasts an extensive range of whisky, as well as Ninth Wave Gin.The Ninth Wave Gin tour will allow guests to not only uncover the craft involved in making gin, but lend their hand in making their very own bespoke gin to bring home by attending the Gin School Experience.