Hamnet Blue is distilled using Butterfly Pea Flowers, Hibiscus, Lemon Verbena and Thyme, alongside classic gin botanicals including Juniper, Coriander Seed, Lemon Peel and Cubeb. Butterfly Pea Flowers are steeped into the finished spirit, giving the gin its natural blue colour. When tonic water is added, the colour magically changes.
In-Store Launch Event — Saturday 10 January
To mark the release of Hamnet Blue, Shakespeare Distillery will host a special, in-store event at its town centre shop in Stratford upon Avon this weekend.
Location: 1 High Street, Stratford upon Avon
Date: Saturday 10th January 10am – 5pm
Highlights will include:
- Free Tastings - try Hamnet Blue and watch the colour-change magic happen
- Miniature Giveaway - the first 20 customers who make a purchase in store will receive a free 5cl miniature of Hamnet Blue to take home
- Win Big – customers spending over £30 will be entered into a raffle prize draw to win a 50cl bottle each of Hamnet Blue and Judith’s Pink Gin
Simon Picken, Co-Founder of Shakespeare Distillery, said: "Hamnet Blue is a celebration of Shakespeare’s only son and a nod to the remarkable history of Stratford upon Avon. We wanted to create a fun and delicious gin to shake off the January blues, and a fitting tribute to the Shakespeare twins. Hosting a launch event at 1 High St — the former home of Judith Shakespeare — makes it even more special for us and for visitors. We look forward to welcoming everyone to join us in store on 10 January to taste and celebrate this exciting new product.”
Hamnet Blue has been produced as a limited distillery release, available in 50cl and 5cl bottles. These can be purchased online at www.shakespearedistillery.com, at the distillery shop or from the shop at No 1 High Street, Stratford upon Avon.
Since its launch in 2015, Shakespeare Distillery has grown from a small start-up to an award-winning, carbon neutral producer of gin and rum, and a leading visitor attraction with Distillery Tours, Gin Schools, Rum Schools, Gin and Rum Tastings, Cocktail Masterclasses and Gin Tasting Cruises. As strong supporters of local businesses, the team champions fellow producers by stocking local goods in their High Street shop and collaborating on unique products and events. Its products are inspired by the town’s rich heritage, with sustainability and community at the heart of its operations.
For more information about Shakespeare Distillery please visit: www.shakespearedistillery.com
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