Cheshire Botanicals launches Nantwich Gin

New distillery celebrates local town with signature London Dry; offers early access via Crowdfunder UK

Nantwich, UK – 27 October 2020: Cheshire Botanicals, a new, family-run, craft gin distillery has launched onto the market with Nantwich Gin, its debut, signature London dry that celebrates the historic town of Nantwich.

Developed in honour of Royal herbalist and renowned Dabber John Gerard, Nantwich Gin offers a delicious fusion of herbs, citrus and floral notes that’s bold, refreshing and unique. The distinctive bottle has also been designed with the help of a local artist to reflect the town’s Tudor architecture, allowing it to take pride of place on the shelves of gin enthusiasts everywhere.

For those who want to get their Christmas orders in early, Cheshire Botanicals is making its first batch of Nantwich Gin, along with a selection of limited-edition rewards, available to supporters of its crowdfunding campaign which closes in late November.

Holly Challinor, Cheshire Botanicals’ Head Distiller commented: “We wanted our first gin to be a love letter to the town of Nantwich; its stories, personalities, history and culture. I grew up around here and the town has been home to some incredible people; people who were innovators of their time and leading names in science, horticulture and botany. With a nod to these local heroes and the incredible floral displays that we see every year, we’re using cutting-edge science and technology to craft the finest quality gin, with a bouquet and finish that’s rooted in nature, yet elevated through innovation.”

Inspired by the stories of the local community, the company took more than a year to develop and refine the precise recipe to Nantwich Gin, using cutting-edge iStill technology to fine-tune every aspect: from the first hint of an aroma to the lingering warmth of the finish. Lemon thyme, lavender and pink peppercorns blend with the heavy juniper notes to create a gin that’s bursting with complexity, nuance and natural notes that conjure colourful images of blooming Cheshire gardens and warm summer evenings.

In the hyper-competitive craft gin market, quality is paramount and Cheshire Botanicals only sources the finest ingredients from British suppliers, with a long-term commitment to make the operation as sustainable as possible. As part of this mission, some of the core botanical notes are grown on-site, using futuristic indoor farming techniques that provide consistent, year-round access to natural ingredients that are packed with flavour.

Challinor added: “Creating this gin has been a personal labour of love and we wanted to do everything possible to create the local tribute that we originally dreamed of. Blending art and science was the best way to achieve this and we can’t wait to share it with the world!”

Nantwich Gin is available to pre-order now through Crowdfunder UK and will ship before Christmas.  

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Editors notes

Crowdfunder campaign link: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/nantwichgin

The first bottles of Nantwich Gin will ship at the close of the Crowdfunder UK campaign (end November), with deliveries expected to arrive later in December and prior to Christmas.

About Cheshire Botanicals

Cheshire Botanicals is a family-run craft gin distillery, inspired by and created to celebrate the historic Cheshire town of Nantwich. Rooted in nature and elevated through innovation, Cheshire Botanicals uses cutting edge technology and scientific techniques to grow the botanicals that are packed with flavour and distil a uniquely-balanced, deliciously-distinctive spirit to be enjoyed all year round.

 Cheshire Botanicals is the home of Nantwich Gin, a London dry gin inspired by the herb garden of John Gerard, Royal Herbalist to James I and celebrating the rich floral heritage of the town throughout the ages.

 For more information about Cheshire Botanicals and Nantwich Gin, www.cheshirebotanicals.co.uk