Nantwich Gin collects accolades and hospitality partners as lockdown lifts

• The debut London Dry gin from Cheshire Botanicals wins Silver at the London Spirits Competition
• Shortlisted for the finals of the Gin Guide Awards 2021 – winners to be announced 27th April
• Local establishments offered exclusive ranging of Nantwich Gin as the hospitality industry reopens

 Nantwich, UK – 14 April 2021: Nantwich Gin, the debut offering from family-run, craft distillery, Cheshire Botanicals, has taken home a Silver Medal from the judges at the London Spirits Competition 2021. It’s the first industry accolade for the new distillery, which launched barely six months ago in November 2020, and represents an ultimate endorsement in the global spirits industry, with the gin scoring highly across the three key judging criteria of quality, value and packaging. In addition, the homage to Nantwich has also been recognised as a finalist in this year’s Gin Guide Awards 2021.

The London Spirits Competition stands apart from other spirits competitions by awarding spirits for their drinkability. Where other competitions focus solely on technical competence and distilling prowess, the London Spirits Competitions goes further to evaluate a spirit for its all-round excellence; the way it tastes, looks and the value it provides. CEO Sid Patel of event organiser Beverage Trade Network says: “Consumers are looking for an-round experience when drinking a spirit. The spirit needs to hit all the right notes to be enjoyed again and again.”

As lockdown lifts and the hospitality industry ramps up for summer, Cheshire Botanicals is celebrating the win by working with local pubs, restaurants and hotels to offer Nantwich Gin first to locals and visitors, before focusing on expansion further afield.

Holly Challinor, Cheshire Botanicals’ founder and director comments: “It’s an amazing feeling to have been recognised at our first industry competition. The London Spirits Competition is extremely well-respected and judges the spirit from all angles so we are delighted with our score.” She continues, “Now that the pubs, restaurants and bars are starting to reopen, we look forward to sharing Nantwich Gin with more gin fans and are prioritising stock for local hospitality partners who are all keen to offer a taste of home on their cocktail lists.”

In addition to local retailers, from this week, Nantwich Gin will be available from the following local venues (with more to be announced shortly):

• The Townhouse Nantwich (ask for the Nantwich Perfect Serve!)
• Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa
• Bench Bistro Bar
• The Cheshire Cat

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Editors notes

The winners of The Gin Guide Awards 2021 will be announced on 27th April.

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

About the London Spirits Competition 

The London Spirits Competition is one of the leading international spirits competitions of its kind that rates spirits by their quality, value and packaging. The organisers of the event are Beverage Trade Network, organising beverage industry events around the world. The competition takes place annually in London.

For more information, please see: www.londonspiritscompetition.com