Sling Shot Irish Gin
70cl
/
41.7% Vol
The first release from the Lough Ree Distillery, Sling Shot Irish Gin. This gin has been created using four separate high quality distillates which are then blended together to make the final Sling Shot Gin. A classic gin style distillate, a citrus distillate, a fresh mint distillate and a peat distillate are the components in this gin, giving it spice, citrus flavour and a wonderful earthiness from the peat!
Sling Shot Irish Gin
€45.00
Ex Tax: €36.58
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Palate (without water)
The citrus and mint give beautifully fresh top notes, the juniper and cardamom in particular add spice and boldness while the peat finishes it off with a wonderful earthiness and full mouthfeel.
Fact Sheet
Botanicals Used
Seven classic gin botanicals are used in their base recipe- Juniper, Coriander, Angelica, Orris Root, along with Lemon Balm, Cardamom and Celery Seed. A Citrus distillate from fresh organic Oranges, Pink Grapefruit, Lemons and Limes; a fresh mint distillate and finally a distillate of local peat is added too.
Fluid
70cl
Alcohol %
41.7%
Country
Ireland
Producer
Lough Ree Distillery
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
World Gin Awards 2021 - Bronze - Best Contemporary Gin
Winner of Great Gold Medal at the Catavinum World Wine and Spirits Competition 2019, Spain.
Winner of Silver Medal (92 Points) at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2019.
FAQs
The standard Irish spirits measure is 35.5ml, established under Irish Weights and Measures regulations, which is one third larger than the UK standard measure of 25ml. This means Irish whiskey measures are meaningfully more generous than those served in Britain or most of Europe. In many Irish pubs, particularly in rural areas, the measure may be served as a slightly rounded 35ml to 40ml pour depending on the house custom and staff training.
A standard Irish measure of spirits is 35.5ml, set by the Intoxicating Liquor Act. This is the regulated minimum measure for spirits served in licensed Irish premises. For reference, the UK standard measure is 25ml and the standard EU measure varies by country. The larger Irish measure reflects both historical convention and regulatory tradition. When purchasing a single or double in an Irish pub, you are receiving a more generous pour than in most other jurisdictions.
An Irish spirit measure is 35.5ml, the legally mandated minimum pour size for spirits in Irish licensed premises under Irish licensing law. This contrasts with the UK standard of 25ml and the Scottish standard of 25ml or 35ml. The Irish measure is one third larger than the standard UK pour. When comparing spirit consumption across markets, this difference is significant: a single Irish measure is the equivalent of approximately 1.4 standard UK measures.
The Irish spirit measure is 35.5ml. This is the standard regulated pour for spirits in Irish licensed premises, set by Irish licensing legislation. By comparison: the UK standard is 25ml, and European measures range from 20ml to 40ml depending on the country. The 35.5ml Irish standard reflects a historically established convention that has been codified into licensing law.
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