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Meet Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition!
May 7, 2024
Craft Gin Club's May 2024 Gin of the Month is Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition, an exclusive London Dry gin distilled by Salcombe Distilling Co. launched in Craft Gin Club's May 2024 Gin of the Month box.
In this feature, you can find out everything you need to know about this beautiful, rare special edition gin, including how it's made, how to serve it and where to get a bottle for yourself. Check it out!
Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition
Launched exclusively through Craft Gin Club's May 2024 Gin of the Month box
40% ABV
How is Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition made?
Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition is made by Salcombe Distilling Co. Co-founders Angus Lugsdin and Howard Davies, and their team.
As with their collection of Salcombe Gins, 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition takes its inspiration from Salcombe's rich maritime history, in particular the fruit schooners, known as "Salcombe Fruiters" handmade by traditional 19th Century boatbuilders in Salcombe and manned by Salcombe men, that would bring citrus fruit and spices to England from across the world.
For The Azores Edition, the Salcombe Distilling Co. team chose to look more closely at Salcombe's rich history of trade in oranges and spices with St Michael's in the Azores.
[The Salcombe Fruiters] were the fastest vessels of their day, setting amazing record times – 10 days back from the Azores. The Salcombe Fruiters are very much the inspiration for our latest expression exclusive to the Craft Gin Club, and we use fresh citrus fruits and spices from some of the same trading routes once served by these magnificent historic sailing vessels.
Angus Lugsdin, Salcombe Distilling Co. Co-founder
The key botanicals chosen by the Salcombe team to represent this key piece of Salcombe history are fresh, hand-peeled, unwaxed oranges, zesty lime leaf, fragrant chamomile, almond, cardamom, coriander, bay leaf, cinnamon, cubeb, liquorice and angelica.
Like all Salcombe Gin recipes, this exclusive gin is distilled on their stunning Arnold Holstein still 'Provident' which overlooks their waterside distillery in Salcombe.
It’s all about attention to detail. There’s no technological aid involved, everything’s done manually and by taste to decide when the spirit is ready and to create that exceptional profile.
Angus Lugsdin
Once distilled to perfect, Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition is then bottled in Salcombe Distilling Co.'s iconic bottles and given in a specially designed label with citrus fruits to reference the stunning botanicals and commemorate this special edition.
Where is Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition made?
Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition, like all Salcombe Gin, is crafted by Salcombe Distilling Co. at their waterside distillery (known as The Boathouse) in Salcombe, Devon, which overlooks the crab fishing quay in Salcombe.
One of the only distilleries in the world directly accessible by boat, you can visit the Salcombe Distillery & Bar to experience their award-winning Gin School and make your very own bottle of gin, or get involved in distillery tours and tasting, as well as enjoy a variety of cocktails at their bar whilst watching the distillery in action.
Of course, visiting their distillery shop is a must while you're there too, to home a keepsake from your trip.
What does Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition taste like?
Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition has magnificent waves of smooth juniper, citrus, herb and floral tones that are sure to impress any gin fan.
On the nose, earthy juniper is joined by inviting chamomile and a touch of orange citrus.
Those flavours develop across the palate, where notes of bay and lime leaf add herbal elements to this gin's delectably complex symphony of flavours.
The finish is long and satisfying, with moreish hints of almond that round everything out delightfully.
How do you serve Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition?
For the perfect Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition serving suggestion, we recommend pairing the gin with Marlish English Tonic Water and garnishing with slices of lemon.
This recommendation works so well because the citrus, floral and herb tones of the Salcombe gin are complemented wonderfully by the delicate citrus and bitter quinine of the tonic. The lemon then lifts the whole experience with its fragrant, citrussy allure.
You can find the full recipe at this link...
Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition is also fantastic in creative and delicious gin cocktails like Craft Gin Club's Mojito.
Our May 2024 Cocktail of the Month, this gin-based twist on the classic Mojito is made with Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition, DASH Lime sparkling water and Craft Gin Club's Mojito Cocktail Syrup. It's citrussy and vibrant and refreshing in all of the right places!
Get this cocktail recipe here...
Where can I buy Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition?
Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition is available to buy on the Craft Gin Club online shop here!
You can also buy Salcombe Gin 'Start Point' - The Azores Edition as part of Craft Gin Club's May 2024 Gin of the Month box. You can find out more about this incredible gin box at this link...
