PORTOBELLO ROAD 'Barrel Aged' Sloeberry & Blackcurrant Gin Gin Liqueur Bottle (50cl) 28%abv
50cl
£36.95
ABV: 28%
Size: 50cl
Closure Type: Cork
Description
IN BRIEF
Portobello Road 'Barrel Aged' Sloeberry & Blackcurrant Gin Liqueur offers a distinctive tasting experience that beautifully combines gin and fruit liqueurs. This exquisite spirit begins with a botanical London Dry gin foundation, expertly blended with wild-foraged sloe berries from Burgundy and smooth French blackcurrant liqueur, along with a delightful Italian cherry liqueur. A touch of sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the fruits, resulting in a well-rounded and inviting spirit. Its hallmark is the resting process in seasoned ex-whiskey barrels, which imparts subtle complexity and a hint of oaky maturity. On the nose, you'll find aromatic notes inviting exploration, while flavours of stone fruit harmonise with blackcurrant and sloeberry, making this liqueur ideal for various serving styles.
ABOUT THIS LIQUEUR
Portobello Road 'Barrel Aged' Sloeberry & Blackcurrant Gin Liqueur offers a truly distinctive tasting experience that showcases the perfect harmony of gin and fruit liqueurs. This exquisite spirit begins with a richly botanical interpretation of the classic London Dry gin, which serves as its foundation.
Expertly blended with wild-foraged sloe berries sourced from Burgundy, along with a smooth French blackcurrant liqueur and a delightful Italian cherry liqueur, Portobello Road creates a flavour profile that tantalises the palate. The addition of a touch of sugar enhances the inherent sweetness of the fruits, resulting in a well-rounded and inviting spirit.
A hallmark of this liqueur is the resting process in seasoned ex-whiskey barrels at the renowned Portobello Road distillery in London. This aging imparts a subtle complexity, adding a gentle hint of oaky maturity that beautifully complements the gin’s character.
On the nose, you'll find a confident, "ginny" profile with aromatic notes that invite you to explore further. Upon tasting, complex layers of stone fruit emerge, harmonizing with the blackcurrant and sloeberry flavours for a truly enjoyable sip. The balance of sweetness and the influence of barrel aging create a sophisticated mouthfeel that is both rich and smooth.
Portobello Road's Barrel Aged Sloeberry & Blackcurrant Gin Liqueur is incredibly versatile, making it ideal for a variety of serving styles. Whether enjoyed over ice, stirred into a cocktail, or sipped straight from the hip flask, this gin liqueur promises a memorable experience with every sip.
Embrace the creativity of Portobello Road and discover how this innovative spirit elevates your drinking experience, celebrating the essence of traditional gin-making while introducing delightful fruity complexity. Whether you’re relaxing at home or enjoying a night out, this liqueur is sure to impress and delight.
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ABOUT PORTOBELLO ROAD
Portobello Road Gin is a craft gin brand that captures the spirit of London's vibrant Portobello Road area, renowned for its rich history, eclectic culture, and lively markets. Founded in 2011 by a group of gin enthusiasts, including the well-respected distiller and mixologist Jake Burger, Portobello Road Gin is celebrated for its dedication to quality, tradition, and the art of gin-making.
The gin is crafted using a blend of 9 botanicals, which include juniper, coriander, angelica root, and citrus peels. This thoughtfully curated selection gives Portobello Road Gin a balanced and complex flavour profile. The botanicals are steeped in a neutral grain spirit before being distilled in small batches, allowing the distillers to control the quality and flavour intricacies of each batch. The result is a smooth, aromatic gin with a classic London Dry style, making it ideal for both sipping and mixing in cocktails.
Portobello Road Gin has a distinctive taste that features a prominent juniper backbone complemented by bright citrus notes and a subtle spiciness from the other botanicals. This versatility makes it a fantastic choice for classic gin cocktails, such as the Gin and Tonic or Negroni, as well as innovative contemporary mixes.
In addition to the original gin, the brand has also introduced other expressions, including the Portobello Road Gin One, which is lower in alcohol content and designed for easy mixing and everyday drinking.
The brand pays homage to the cultural heritage of its namesake area, and the packaging reflects a vintage style reminiscent of historic gin bottles, appealing to both nostalgic customers and new gin enthusiasts. With its focus on quality, authenticity, and a deep appreciation for the craft of gin-making, Portobello Road Gin has established itself as a noteworthy player in the craft gin movement, garnering a loyal following among gin aficionados and cocktail lovers alike. Whether enjoyed in a classic cocktail or savoured neat, Portobello Road Gin embodies the vibrant essence of London life.
A Deeper Dive;
Portobello Road Distillery
Located on the upper two floors of a 19th-century public house along London's iconic Portobello Road, The Ginstitute serves as the city's second-smallest museum, featuring our 30L alembic still, known as Copernicus the Second.
As Ged, Jake, and Paul were assembling The Ginstitute, they realised that to offer a complete experience, it was essential to create a gin that could proudly call this place home. Distilled in England from English-grown wheat, our base spirit embodies local heritage. We use nine botanical ingredients from around the world, such as juniper berries and orris from Tuscany, lemon peels from Spain, bitter orange peels sourced from Haiti or Morocco, nutmeg from Indonesia, and cassia bark from Southeast Asia.
