As part of the launch of our new gin series, we will be writing a blog about each of our artisan gin producers. This week we are celebrating Cornish small batch distillers (and winner of the worlds best gin 2017) Southwest distillery. The head distiller is Tarquin (hence the name) and he distills Gins and pastis from a traditional family run set up in north Cornwall .

TARQUIN’S BRITISH BLACKBERRY GIN

Tarquin’s Brilliant British Blackberry Gin, with a touch of Cornish wildflower honey. Cornish sunshine in a bottle, and not too sweet.

TARQUIN’S ‘THE SEA DOG’ NAVY STRENGTH GIN

At 57% this gin is apparently the strength at which gunpowder would still ignite if it was accidentally soaked in gin during battle. The strength historically drunk by the Royal Navy, it is now available to rank and file! Each batch is sealed, labelled

You know us, we love tracking down the most unique local and artisan Gins for you to enjoy.

The stuff that just doesn’t pop up on the supermarket shelves or in your bog standard bar.

We also know that life is to short to settle with just one gin, which is why we update our list three times a year.

We’ve poured weeks into searching and sampling (hard life right?) to find you guys the best of the best.

We’ve finally nailed it down and we have introduced some amazing fruit Gins into the mix –

CONKER COLD BREW COFFEE LIQUEUR

Forget sweet, coffee ‘flavoured’ liqueurs, this is a complex, dark and fruity brew that celebrates the espresso and owns the glass. No additives and flavourings.

TARQUIN’S BRITISH BLACKBERRY GIN

Tarquin’s Brilliant British Blackberry Gin, with a touch of Cornish wildflower honey. Cornish sunshine in a bottle, and not too sweet.

6 O’CLOCK DAMSON GIN

6 O’clock Damson Gin is hand made in the traditional way, in small batches, using hand-picked British damsons. The Bristol based company use their premium 6 O’clock Gin, pour it over the damsons, add a dash of sugar and apply the ‘secret’ ingredient for any great damson gin – plenty of time. With a bright and refreshing red fruit body, carried through into lingering spicy notes and with a generously smooth finish, this delicious Damson Gin is perfect for sipping any time of day.

BATH GIN HOPPED RHUBARB EDITION

Hopped Rhubarb Edition is made through an infusion of locally sourced rhubarb and whole hop flowers. Delicious!

BOUTIQUE-Y GIN CO SPIT ROASTED PINEAPPLE

Popular in the 1920s, pineapple gin is back with a 21st century twist. Whole pineapples are roasted on a spit with Demerara sugar until a beautiful caramelisation occurs. The pineapple is then combined with some bold and bright gin.