A premium Welsh gin with an oil rich aroma made with 12 types of botanicals, including 3 citrus fruits. It is best if you divide it with tonic.
In the Welsh Wind Distillery's first original brand "Signature Style Gin"
"Signature Style Gin" is produced at "In the Welsh Wind Distillery" on the west coast of Wales, England.
Literally translated, it means "in the Welsh wind", and as the name suggests, the spirits are produced in a natural environment.
The small distillery near a beautiful beach is run by Mr. and Mrs. Ellen Wakeram.
Opened in 2018, In the Welsh Wind is committed to getting your business off the ground.
We have cooperated with various other brands on OEM and produced many gines.
(OEM: A sake brewery manufactures alcoholic beverages under other companies' brands)
Before the renewal, NTG's distilled spirits were also produced by this distillery.
After two years of experience, in 2020, the company's first brand, "Signature Style Gin," was completed.
Instead of a business card to be a "signature" (signature/signature),
We have released an original gin filled with feelings for Wales.
The secret of the birth of "Signature Style Gin"
This gin comes from the port of west Wales in the 19th century and the traditional Welsh food, cake.
It was created with inspiration.
There is a port city 4-5 kilometers away from the distillery.
This port city of Newquay was home to cargo from all over the world during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Expensive citrus fruits and spices that cannot be harvested in England are unloaded,
Ships from all over the world gathered, and various supplies were coming and going.
The deep history of British maritime trade and the long-standing familiarity of the people
Traditional sweets, Welsh cakes and tea cakes.
Ellen was inspired by two models and decided on the composition of the botanicals.
12 carefully selected botanicals
"Signature Style Gin" uses 12 types of botanicals in luxury.
・Blackcurrant
・Grey tea (Earl Grey tea leaves)
・Juniper berries
・Sweet Orange Ribbon
Bitter orange ribbon
・Lemon ribbon
・Laurel leaves
・Meadow Suite
・Angelica Route
・Nutmeg
・Cloves
・Ginger
All botanicals are carefully selected from high quality,
I was particularly particular about "blackcurrant" and "gray tea".
Blackcurrants, dried like grapes, are soaked in black tea once and used.
It adds depth to the taste of gin.
Grey tea is a botanical reminiscent of British tea culture and the maritime trade of yesteryear.
In the 19th century, the port of Wales delivered ingredients that were still valuable at the time, such as citrus fruits and spices.
Overlapping the premium image of that era,
For the gin, we have prepared three types of citrus fruits: sweet orange, bitter orange, and lemon.
We use only dried skins with an oily aroma.
The secret to the dense taste of "Signature Style Gin"
The "Signature Style Gin" is characterized by its dense taste and light texture.
This unique taste comes from the special attention to detail in the manufacturing process.
It contains more botanicals than regular gin, and takes a long soaking time before distillation to extract the plant-derived oil.
The unique manufacturing method creates a deep and oily richness, resulting in a satisfying finish.
When tonic water is poured into a gin and tonic, the liquid changes to a faint bluish color.
This is called the "loosening phenomenon".
The essential oil components that had been dissolved in alcohol until then
It occurs when the alcohol content decreases and does not dissolve in water and appears as fine particles, which diffuse the light.
The loosening phenomenon is especially seen in alcoholic beverages that contain a lot of essential oils.
You can also enjoy the attention to detail in the production of gin visually.
Straight
The moment you open it, it smells refreshing and deep.
The coolness of juniper berries, the freshness of citrus, the subtle aroma of blackcurrants, and the warmth of spices.
It is a strange impression that it is complex but beautifully put together.
When you put it in your mouth, you will feel a smooth texture on your tongue.
First, the refreshing feeling of juniper spreads, then the warmth of the spice gradually appears,
Finally, the sweet aftertaste of blackcurrant lingers for a long time.
Overall, you can feel the elegant astringency of gray tea, and you can enjoy a very deep taste.
Lock
Adding ice reduces the sweetness and gives it a firmer, drier look.
The astringency of the gray tea also serves as a pleasant accent, giving it a finish that you won't get tired of.
Recommended for those who want to drink a cold gin in the middle of summer.
Gin and Tonic
The moment tonic water is added, the liquid becomes slightly cloudy due to the aforementioned loosening phenomenon.
Please enjoy the visual changes while savoring them.
The warmth of the spices remains just right, and it is a gin and tonic with depth.
Please enjoy the gentle mouthfeel yet premium taste.
Among them, it is recommended to drink it straight.
The gin's unique medicinal bitterness does not stand out, and it is a well-balanced gin that harmonizes very well with other botanicals.