{"product_id":"minke-irish-gin-750ml","title":"Minke Irish Gin 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMinke Irish Gin is a citrus-forward, juniper-based gin from the Clonakilty Distillery in West Cork, distilled from whey and flavored with hand-foraged Rock Samphire from the Atlantic cliffs, bottled at 86.4 proof (43.2% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinke Gin is inspired by the Minke whale, the majestic creatures that swim wild off West Cork's Atlantic coastline. That same coastline is home to its signature botanical: native Rock Samphire, which the team sustainably harvests by climbing the cliffs along the shore, only by hand and only in season. Samphire has a distinct taste, a little salty and a little like parsley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base spirit is derived from whey, produced on the distillery family's eighth-generation farm near Galley Head Lighthouse and other West Cork farms, which gives Minke a unique velvety texture and mouthfeel. Alongside the Rock Samphire, the botanicals include lavender, citrus fruits, cardamom and lemon verbena, and every drop is distilled in the distillery's copper pot still with its own deep well water. From grass to glass, it harvests nature at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose is crisp and dry. The taste is fresh, fruity and zesty, and then the Rock Samphire from the local cliffs comes through with green, fennel-like notes. The finish is slightly salty, with red peppercorn. Minke won Gold as Best Signature International Botanical Gin from the American Distilling Institute in 2019, and Best Classic Irish Gin at the World Gin Awards 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the perfect serve, fill a glass with four large ice cubes, one-third Minke Gin and two-thirds tonic, add two slices of lemon or lime and garnish with a mint leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, fruity, zesty, then green fennel-like samphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly salty, red peppercorn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clonakilty Distillery, West Cork, Ireland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whey spirit from West Cork farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature botanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-foraged Rock Samphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther botanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender, citrus, cardamom, lemon verbena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86.4 proof (43.2% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour one-third gin to two-thirds tonic over ice with lemon or lime and a mint leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Rock Samphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA salty coastal plant hand-foraged from West Cork's Atlantic cliffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the base spirit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhey, from West Cork family farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat awards has it won?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Classic Irish Gin at the World Gin Awards 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gin\"\u003eGin collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clonakilty Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68039735378229,"sku":"VWS200424656","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-34128.webp?v=1793834992","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/minke-irish-gin-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}