Distil PLC
Distil celebrates the first
distillation at Ardgowan Distillery with limited-edition release,
Blackwoods First Drop
Distil plc (AIM:DIS), owner of
premium drinks brands Blackwoods Gin and Vodka, RedLeg Spiced Rum,
TRØVE Botanical Vodka and Blavod Black Vodka, is pleased to
announce the release of limited-edition Blackwoods First Drop
Gin.
To celebrate the first distillation
of Blackwoods at its new home at the Ardgowan Distillery, Distil is
pleased to announce the release of Blackwoods First Drop, a limited
release of just 1,500 numbered bottles.
Created in partnership with Master
Distiller, Sion Edwards, Blackwoods First Drop is an exclusive
twist on the award-winning range. Distilled in the traditional
one-shot method using the full capacity of Ardgowan's 1,000L,
Scottish-crafted copper still, nothing but water is added
post-distillation.
The First Drop mirrors the
award-winning Blackwoods Vintage Gin recipe, using local Scottish
botanicals (kelp, sea buckthorn and water mint). Bottled at 43%
ABV, the one-shot method elevates the profile, creating mineral and
peppery notes on the nose at first, with a sight hint of brine. On
the palate, the first drop is fully of oily juniper and bright
citrus with a savoury, coastal finish. A full mouthfeel and richer
flavour, this gin will shine in a martini.
For the limited edition First Drop,
Blackwoods' unique faceted bottle is adorned with premium-finished,
numbered labels, featuring an illustration of the still and
elements to evoke the landscape surrounding the
distillery.
Blackwoods First Drop is available
for shareholders to order now via
blackwoodsgin.co.uk/products/blackwoods-first-drop-gin using the
password FIRSTDROPVIP.
500 bottles of Blackwoods First Drop
will be password-protected for shareholders until Saturday 7
September, when it will be available at the Ardgowan Open
Day.
Commenting on the launch, Sarah
Kingsbury, Marketing Director, said: "The first distillation at
Ardgowan marks a significant milestone in the Blackwoods brand
story, and it felt fitting to mark the occasion with a
limited-edition release. By making this available to our
shareholders first, allows us the opportunity to thank them for
their ongoing support.
Production moving to the brand's new
home at Ardgowan marks the start of a new era for Blackwoods. Works
near completion on-site to fit-out the visitor experience, and a
programme of new product development is in progress. We look
forward to showcasing this and welcoming guests to our new home in
the near future."
For further information:
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Distil PLC
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Don Goulding, Executive
Chairman
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Tel +44 203 405 0475
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SPARK Advisory Partners Limited (NOMAD)
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Neil Baldwin
Mark Brady
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Tel +44 20 3368 3550
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Turner Pope Investments (TPI) Ltd (Broker)
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Andy Thacker / James Pope
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Tel +44 20 3657 0050
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About Distil
Distil Plc is quoted on the AIM
market of the London Stock Exchange. It owns drinks brands in a
number of sectors of the alcoholic drinks market. These include
premium spiced rum, vodka, gin, vodka vanilla cream liqueur and are
called RedLeg Spiced Rum. Blackwoods Vintage Gin, Blackwoods Vodka,
TRØVE Botanical Vodkas, Blavod Original Black Vodka and Diva
Vodka.