MeadGin Sloe Blackthorn — a signature craft drink in which the expressive character of ripe thorn berries is combined with the soft profile of honey distillate. Its creation begins with the maceration of sloe berries, thanks to which the berry gradually gives the base its rich aroma, natural acidity and deep fruit shades.
After maceration, the drink is distilled in a traditional copper still. This production method allows you to preserve the purity of the berry character, make the aroma more rounded and harmoniously combine sloe notes with delicate honey shades. The final stage is aging in new barrels, which gives the composition softness, light vanilla warmth and expressive depth.
Sloe berries and honey distillate
The basis of MeadGin Sloe Blackthorn is macerated sloe berries and honey distillate. The sloe has a characteristic taste with a combination of berry richness, pleasant tartness and natural acidity. Honey distillate softens this profile, adding delicate shades of honey and honeycomb, but without covering the main berry character of the drink.
The result is a multi-layered composition in which the sweetness does not become excessive, and the acidity remains lively and refreshing. This is a drink with its own recognizable style, created for those who appreciate natural raw materials, complex flavor transitions and a craft approach to production.
Color, aroma and taste of MeadGin Sloe Blackthorn
The color of the drink can vary from a shade of ripe pomegranate to deep tones of dark blackcurrant berries. This palette well conveys the rich berry character of MeadGin Sloe Blackthorn and emphasizes its uniqueness among classic clear gins.
The aroma reveals notes of berry jam, complemented by a light accent of white pepper. Against this background, a delicate honey profile is felt, which makes the aroma warm, rounded and balanced.
The taste is sweet, but harmonious, with a pleasant berry sourness. Gradually, shades of vanilla and honeycomb appear, which are the result of a combination of honey distillate, thorn berries and aging in new barrels. The strength of the drink is 32%, so the taste remains rich, but at the same time soft and accessible for leisurely tasting.
Production features
- maceration of thorn berries on honey distillate;
- subsequent distillation in a copper alembic;
- aging in new barrels;
- expressive berry profile with honey and vanilla shades;
- strength — 32%.
Craft drink with the character of ripe thorn
MeadGin Sloe Blackthorn demonstrates how expressive the combination of berry raw materials and honey distillate can be. There is no sharp contrast between sweet and sour: all shades gradually blend into each other, creating a holistic and well-balanced taste profile.
This drink will suit connoisseurs of berry distillates, signature gins and unusual craft compositions. It attracts attention with its deep color, aroma of berry jam and soft taste with notes of thorn, vanilla, honey and honeycombs.
MeadGin Sloe Blackthorn by ENTUZIAST is the result of careful work with raw materials, traditional distillation in a copper still and aging, which gives the drink completeness. An original choice for a personal collection, acquaintance with Ukrainian craft drinks or a special gift for a connoisseur of complex berry flavors.
