Exeter Chiefs kick off the season with launch of Special Edition Salcombe Gin

Saturday 1st September is a big day for the Exeter Chiefs, as the team take on Leicester at Sandy Park in the first game of the Gallagher Premiership season.  For fans and spectators, there’s an extra reason to celebrate, as the 1st sees the launch of the new Exeter Chiefs Special Edition Gin in association with Salcombe Gin. 

The new Exeter Chiefs Gin is in honour of the team, which has been on a seven-year winning streak and will compete this season for the European Rugby Champions Cup.  This Special Edition Gin is Salcombe Gin’s multi-award winning ‘Start Point’, presented in an Exeter Chiefs’ commemorative bottle.  It is available exclusively at the Sandy Park ground, the Exeter Chiefs’ online shop at exeterchiefs.co.uk and at the Distillery in Salcombe.

Tony Rowe OBE is chief executive and chairman of the Exeter Chiefs, who over the last 20 years under his guidance have risen from a fourth division amateur team to the champions of English Rugby.  Tony says: “One of the great things about the Exeter Chiefs is how the whole of Devon has got behind the team, it really makes a difference to the players and their motivation.  This collaboration with one of the county’s most innovative young brands is a brilliant fit.  We are proud to be working with Salcombe Gin and are excited to be selling bottles of this Exeter Chiefs Special Edition Gin as we kick off the season at Sandy Park.”

Howard Davies, co-founder and director of the Salcombe Distilling Co, comments: “This is a collaboration made in heaven.  The phenomenal success of the Exeter Chiefs over the last few years has done an enormous amount for Devon - and the South West - and has shone a spotlight on all the exciting things happening here.  Salcombe Gin is right at the centre of what many people are calling the Devon Renaissance and we are delighted to be teaming up with the Chiefs through this special partnership.”

The Salcombe Distilling Co. has rapidly risen to international prominence making outstanding handcrafted gins in its 450l copper still, named Provident as an expression of respect for the famous trawler.  The company’s Distillery, Bar and Gin School are based in Island Street, the traditional boat building quarter of Salcombe.

Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’ 44% ABV is the company’s flagship gin, adhering to the exacting ‘London Dry’ standard.  It harbours distinct notes of red grapefruit, along with the heady, earthy pine notes of the finest Macedonian juniper, and is the perfect balance of aromas and flavours with an amazing fresh, lingering finish.  Elegantly smooth and versatile, this exceptional gin can be enjoyed on its own over ice, is flawless in a Martini and makes the ultimate ‘Salcombe and Tonic’.

Salcombe Gin is produced in South Devon by Salcombe Distilling Co.  For more information visit www.salcombegin.com