Boatyard Sloe Boat Gin Liqueur

Northern Ireland’s first sloe gin, and a seriously good one. Boatyard Distillery sits on the shores of Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, and for Sloe Boat they start with their award-winning, juniper-led Double Gin. Wild, hand-picked sloe berries are left to steep in it for six months, and every bottle uses over 400 grams of sloes.<br> <br> The sweetness comes from honeysuckle syrup made from Fermanagh honeysuckle. The result is a sloe gin that’s rich and fruity without being syrupy. Because it’s built on a proper juniper-forward gin, you can still taste the gin, which is something many sloe gins lose.<br> <br> Who it’s for: Sloe gin fans looking for something a cut above, gin lovers who want a winter sipper, and anyone after a crowd-pleasing Christmas gift.<br> <br> How to enjoy it: Sip it neat or over ice by the fire, top it with sparkling wine for a festive fizz, or try it in a classic Charlie Chaplin cocktail.