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LANDSCAPE, DISTILLED
Another distillery taking inspiration from the sea – and land – is Whitby Gin. While still in its infancy – the distillery won Best British London Dry in at the World Gin Awards 2019, only 10 months after launching – they’re already turning heads and awakening palates. “With both the North York Moors and the Yorkshire coast on our doorstep, we realise how lucky we are to live in a place of unrivalled natural beauty,” explains Jessica Slater, co-founder of Whitby Gin. “The stark contrast between land and sea has been our greatest source of inspiration, from the botanicals we use in our packaging, which includes Whitby coordinates on the tamper seal. In order to capture the diversity of native botanicals, we explore the rugged coastline and dip below the ocean surface to find our enchanting ingredients.”
Alongside earthy, hand-foraged heather and raw heather honey from the Yorkshire Moors, sugar kelp, foraged sustainably during low tide at Robin Hoods Bay, is used “like salt” to enhance the existing botanicals and to create a uniquely fresh flavour that encapsulates a taste of the sea. Looking to take that maritime profile a step further? Try pairing Whitby Gin with seafood, recommends Jessica. “We’re firm believers that our gin is best partnered with seafood. It’s refreshing to sip with fish and chips, but Whitby Gin-cured salmon or gin batter calamari is our personal favourite.”
Distilled close to the sea, Brighton Gin features locally-grown coriander seed and milk thistle, which are indigenous to the South Downs.