The Bluebell Gin Selection
Nine new Craft Gins to try ...
Wild Island Botanic Gin
Full of the unique character of the Isle of Colonsay
Archangel Gin
Packed with botanicals providing a rich, complex flavour
Black Shuck Blush Gin
Infused with Strawberries and Rhubarb, beautifully delicate
Hills & Harbour Gin
Fresh lime, tropical fruit with a touch of seasalt and seaweed
Bombay Sapphire English Estate Gin
Limited edition with Pennyroyal Mint, Rosehip and toasted hazelnuts
Warner's Lemon Balm
Luscious lemon balm, lemon verbena & lemon thyme
Whiteley Neill Blackberry
Tastes of fresh plump berries and hints of floral hedgerow
Corner 53 Pomelo Gin
A citrus explosion of pink grapefruit, pear and liquorice
Hendrick's Midsummer Solstice
Limited edition inspired by the glory of a midsummer day
Whitley Neill's Aloe & Cucumber Gin - inspired by the raw splendour of the South African Karoo Desert. The Aloe carries cool green and subtle notes to create a wonderfully smooth gin.
The Dancing Dragontail Gin - the dancing dragontail is a small understated butterfly native to the Cardamom Mountains of Cambodia and was the inspiration for the Gin Kitchen's Summer Gin.
Flavoursome and bright with a light, fresh juniper base, it's moreish with zesty citrus contrasting with rooty sweetness and aromatic cardamom.
Flowerbomb Gin - taste the first buds of spring with perfumed aromas of white flowers and gentle juniper with soft lemon, an explosion of floral flavours accompanied by a nice fresh dry gin base.
New gins from Gin Bothy, based in the Angus Glens of Scotland.
We have three new Gin Bothy gins to try -
* Gunshot
* Amaretto
* Chilli
Smile, there's always gin ....
We're amazed this Gin Craze is still going strong. From our 101 Gins - Adnams to Zuidam; Brooklyn to Bombay and London to Plymouth (and beyond) we have introduced you to some of the best Craft Gins in the world. And there's still more for you to try.
Due to our deep passion for all things gin, we’re uniquely positioned to bring you the very best gins available and can pair them with new tonics, mixers and tasty treats.
Become a member of The Bluebell Inn Gin Club and enjoy a wide array of flavours and join the local community of gin lovers to exchange tips, show off your gin knowledge and much more.
We regularly host gin tasting events where our gin club members can claim their free gin liqueur.
Be sure to sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our upcoming events, and check out our events page.
Sign up to our exclusive gin member club when you next pop in and discover a wide range of benefits, sample some of the very best gins available and even make some new friends.
Being a members also means you hear first about offers and exclusive tastings.
101 Gins
From April 2016 to March 2017 we worked our way through 101 handpicked craft Gins and some of these are still available for you to try.
We regularly keep at least 50 different gins on the bar and one or two new ones to try.
Hold a Gin Party
Improve your Craft Gin knowledge, learn about the history of Gin, impress your friends and spread the word about Craft Gin!
Make an evening of it ... what better way to spend an evening than with friends trying new gins!?
We offer 'Taster Nights' - try flights of very different and interesting gins, ranging from sweet to savoury, alongside many different tonics.
All this in a relaxed friendly manner.
G & Tea
Why not spoil friends or family with a Hendricks G & Tea. This afternoon tea is a must for gin lovers. Its perfect for those who would like something a little stronger at teatime. Available on Saturdays and Sunday between 3-5pm. Finger sandwiches, homemade scones with clotted cream and choice of preserves, selection of mini cakes, are served alongside a teapot full of Hendricks Gin, cucumber and Fever-Tree Tonic Water. £18 per person. Reservation only.
About Gin
There’s enormous diversity in how each gin tastes since each distiller uses a different recipe. Yes, gin must have a strong juniper flavour to it, but distillers are able to add any botanicals
they like to achieve their unique taste. Popular flavours they add include citrus fruits, nuts, and spices.
What’s more, consumers are more interested than ever in a brand’s story, along with each gin making process, rather than just buying the cheapest gin available, as such, global sales of gin are up 4%
year-on-year.
A Short History of Gin
It’s thought that even as far back as 1585 English soldiers were knocking back the juniper-based spirit to calm their nerves before they went in to battle. In the Netherlands they had seen
Dutch soldiers drinking before battle, hence the saying "Dutch courage"
In 1670 malt wine re-distilled with juniper was being sold in pharmacies. Unlicensed gin production then led to an influx of gin-shops springing up across the UK. It was during the 1800s that people
took to a sweeter cordial gin, which has recently made a comeback!
The 1920s and 1930s are thought of as the golden age of gin. It became the drink of choice among Hollywood stars until vodka came and stole its thunder. However, gin underwent resurgence in the 1980s
following the launch of Bombay Sapphire and now, craft gin is one of the most exciting trends to emerge in years!
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