Fords Gin Sloe Gin
Size
- 700ml, bottle
Beyond the Label
The Fords Gin Co Sloe Gin is a liqueur that combines the classic Fords London Dry Gin recipe with hand-picked sloe fruit from England and France. Enjoyed on the rocks or in a classic cocktail, Fords Sloe Gin is crafted specifically to enhance the cocktail experience for professional bartenders or at-home cocktail enthusiasts alike.
In collaboration with 11th Generation Master Distiller Charles Maxwell of London’s Thames Distillers, Fords Sloe Gin is crafted by combining the nine-botanical Fords Gin at a high proof with hand-picked sloe fruit from France and England and steeped for 12 weeks. The liquid is then sweetened with sugar to balance the naturally bitter flavor of sloe fruit. The final product is cut to 29% ABV/58 proof, a bit higher than most sloe gins to allow for the Fords Gin botanical profile to be present in the overall taste.
Beyond the Label
The Fords Gin Co Sloe Gin is a liqueur that combines the classic Fords London Dry Gin recipe with hand-picked sloe fruit from England and France. Enjoyed on the rocks or in a classic cocktail, Fords Sloe Gin is crafted specifically to enhance the cocktail experience for professional bartenders or at-home cocktail enthusiasts alike.
In collaboration with 11th Generation Master Distiller Charles Maxwell of London’s Thames Distillers, Fords Sloe Gin is crafted by combining the nine-botanical Fords Gin at a high proof with hand-picked sloe fruit from France and England and steeped for 12 weeks. The liquid is then sweetened with sugar to balance the naturally bitter flavor of sloe fruit. The final product is cut to 29% ABV/58 proof, a bit higher than most sloe gins to allow for the Fords Gin botanical profile to be present in the overall taste.
Product Details
| Product Type | Gin |
| Style | Original Gin |
| ABV | 29% |
| Country | England |
Scent and Flavor
NOSE
Stewed plums, fig and rich dark raisin followed by dark cherry, juniper and hints of citrus fruit and even some dried apricot.
PALATE
A mixture of tart dried fruits hit your palate immediately, then comes stewed prunes, golden raisins, dark raisins and dried fig. As the more volatile dried fruit flavors fade into the Juniper, dry grapefruit citrus and lemon burst onto the scene.
FINISH
The finish is a combination of the citrus oils and the bitter fruit balanced with a honey-like sweetness before dryness sets back in and carries the flavors forward. The finish is long, rich and complex, jumping between bitterness and sweetness but ultimately harmonious before ending with a hint of spice, most notably clove.
Cocktail Recipe
Sloe Gin Fizz
| 1 part | Fords Sloe Gin |
| 1 part | Fords London Dry Gin |
| 3/4 part | Fresh Lemon Juice |
| 1/4 part | Simple Syrup |
| Garnish: | Lemon Wheel |
