Second limited edition Elmhirst Gin to Launch

After a staggering response to the first limited edition Elmhirst Gin, The Shops at Dartington is thrilled to announce a second limited edition Elmhirst Gin which is due to launch on Sunday 6th August 2017. 

Officially launched at Dartington Food Fair in May, the 157 bottles of the first edition Elmhirst Gin have already been sold. There has been such demand from The Shops at Dartington’s customers for more of this popular gin, fired by this being the spirit of the moment, that it became apparent that another batch was required.

Barbara King, Managing Director of The Shops at Dartington, comments: “We anticipated a good response for our Elmhirst Gin but have been blown away by our how quickly our first edition has sold out.” Barbara continues: “The ‘Still on the Move’, which is the brainchild of Devon Distillery, was hugely popular at the Food Fair in May, so much so that we have planned our next event on Sunday 6th August. As well as celebrating the launch of the second edition this provides another excuse for a lovely family day out with live music and a range of activities planned.”

Created at Dartington, using ingredients from the estate, Elmhirst Gin blends tradition with a modern twist to produce a unique taste and is a ‘must have’ for any discerning ‘ginoisseur’.  This new premium gin reflects the historical practices of Dartington. It is crafted in small batches in a custom made mobile Italian copper still called Prosperity, which is transported on a vintage truck. Prosperity, which will be present on the 6th August, allows visitors to witness the whole process from start to finish with a chance to be among the first to taste the results. 

Elmhirst Gin is a dry gin which combines the unmistakable flavour of juniper with a carefully selected range of botanicals, including a hint of violet. Its name honours the most significant family in its modern history.

In 1925, Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst purchased the dilapidated 14th century Dartington Estate and poured their resources into restoring the buildings and setting up a host of farming, forestry and educational projects. The Elmhirsts were true pioneers and Dartington rapidly became a magnet for artists, architects, writers, philosophers and musicians from around the world, creating an exceptional centre of creative activity.

For further information on The Shops at Dartington please visit www.shopsatdartington.co.uk