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twenty first June, 2021 by Nicola Carruthers
English producer Southwestern Distillery has launched an ‘experimental’ Tarquin’s gin made with yuzu and lime.
Tarquin’s Yuzu and Lime Gin is really helpful combined with tonic water or in a Spritz
Tarquin’s Yuzu and Lime Gin (42% ABV) is a restricted version bottling made in one of many Cornwall-based distillery’s flame-fired copper pot stills.
Founder and grasp distiller Tarquin Leadbetter was impressed so as to add yuzu to the gin after experimenting with it whereas coaching as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu, lengthy earlier than he moved into spirits manufacturing.
The addition of the Japanese citrus fruit is claimed to supply an ‘unique edge’ to the gin.
“I actually take pleasure in making an attempt new issues and pushing the boundaries of style and flavour, it’s one of many causes I fell in love with making gin within the first place, something is feasible,” mentioned Leadbetter.
“Yuzu is such a exceptional fruit, this very particular gin makes an excellent gin and tonic or yuzu Spritz garnished with contemporary mint and cucumber.”
On the nostril, the gin affords notes of untamed pomelo, cherry blossom and candied lime, whereas the palate brings hints of yuzu, orange blossom and mushy juniper.
Tarquin’s Yuzu and Lime Gin shall be accessible from 1 July, priced at RRP £36 (US$50) per 700ml.
In 2020, Southwestern Distillery launched a restricted version blood orange-flavoured Tarquin’s gin and entered the rum class with the launch of a new spiced variant.