Whitley Neill Gin

Whitley Neill Gin is an upmarket brand of gin distributed by Whitley Neill Limited, launched in 2005. It is produced in small batches in an antique copper pot still,Fact|date=December 2007 and contains two African botanicals—baobab fruit and Cape gooseberries. Of its taste, the "Liquor Snob" in June 2004 said: "Exotic is the word of the day. Citrus came to play first, followed by a fresh, subtle, complex finish." In its 2008 Hot List, The "Daily Mail" wrote: "Not only does it taste delicious, made from the citrusy fruit pulp of the baobab tree and cape gooseberries, but 5 per cent of profits are donated to Tree Aid, a charity that helps some of the poorest families in Africa by planting trees." ["The 2008 Hot List," "Daily Mail (London)," December 28, 2007, LexisNexis.]

The gin, distilled near Birmingham, England, is sold in a squat bottle with a stylized baobob tree on its label. Its claim: "inspired by Africa, made in England."

Awards

*Double Gold medal San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2007
*Gold Medal, "Best in Class" International Wine & Spirits Competition 2007
*91 points, Gold Medal - rated "Exceptional" BTI Chicago 2007

References

* [http://www.liquorsnob.com/archives/2007/06/whitley_neill_gin_review.php Whitley Neill Gin Review, Liquor Snob website]
* [http://www.sfspiritscomp.com/pdfs/medals_07.pdf 2007 Results, San Francisco World Spirits Competition]

External links

* [http://www.whitleyneill.com/ Whitley Neill website]