Masons Slow Distilled Sloe Dry Yorkshire Gin England 70 cl 42%

Instead of steeping sloe berries in an already-distilled gin, Masons of Yorkshire adds the berries right at the start and distils them alongside the rest of the botanicals - a slower, but more integrated method.

Expert's description

Masons Slow Distilled Sloe Gin is an English gin distilled with sloe berries and bottled at 42%.

The gin is built on the same base as Masons Dry Yorkshire Gin The Original, but adds sloe berries during the distillation itself rather than letting them steep in the finished gin afterwards. The method produces a natural sweetness and a lingering dryness that sets it apart from many other sloe gins.

The result is a complex hedgerow of flavour and aroma, where sweet blackberry and a touch of spice meet the sloe berry's characteristic tartness.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet blackberry and a touch of spice meet juniper and a hint of liquorice.

Palate

The palate is complex, with sloe berry and spice first, before juniper breaks through to balance the sweet, lingering berry fruit.

Finish

The finish is dry, with a last trace of liquorice and berries.

Specifications

Name: Masons Slow Distilled Sloe Gin
Country: England
Type: Sloe Gin
Size: 70 CL
ABV: 42%
Serving suggestion: Serve with plenty of ice, a premium Indian tonic and a twist of lime zest
Distillery: Masons of Yorkshire
EAN no.: 5060353750194

Flavour profile

Berry · Spiced · Sweet · Dry

Did you know?

Unlike most sloe gins, where the berries steep in a finished gin, Masons distils the sloe berries together with the rest of the botanicals from the very start.

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Frequently asked questions about Masons Slow Distilled Sloe Gin

What does Masons Slow Distilled Sloe Gin taste like?

It is complex, with sweet blackberry, sloe berry and spice, supported by juniper and a dry, liquorice-tinged finish.

How does Masons differ from other sloe gins?

The berries are distilled together with the rest of the botanicals from the start, rather than simply steeping in a finished gin, giving a more integrated flavour.

Where does Masons Sloe Gin come from?

It is distilled by Masons of Yorkshire in North Yorkshire, England.

How should Masons Slow Distilled Sloe Gin be served?

Serve with plenty of ice, a premium Indian tonic and a twist of lime zest. A tall glass with plenty of ice works best – check out our gin & tonic glasses.

Is Masons Sloe Gin very sweet?

It has a natural sweetness from the sloe berries but finishes dry thanks to the distillation method.