Just in time for Mothers’ Day, Graham Norton’s Own Irish Pink Gin – delightfully infused with rose petals – goes on sale this month.
He’s wowed the wine world with his SauviGNon Blanc, Rosé, Shiraz and Prosecco, now Graham Norton is about to uncork something new: an Irish Pink Gin.
Conceived after a long wine-blending session, when they decided to celebrate together, Graham introduced his winemaking team to the idea of Irish Gin with a round of martinis, and a plan was born to create one.
True to his roots, Graham was really keen on partnering with an Irish distillery for this project and an extensive search led Norton and the team to a distillery not far from Graham’s Cork home.
West Cork Distillers worked with Graham to create two small-batch premium gins. Graham Norton’s Own Irish Pink Gin is made with Irish grain, and draws its flavour from a combination of 12 botanicals including lemon peel, orange peel, elderflower, rose hip, and fuchsia flowers. Whilst Graham Norton’s Own Irish Gin is a premium London Dry style, as distinctive as the man himself.
Both gins utilise locally foraged botanicals as part of their unique blends.
“Great gin is a starting point. Add the right mixers, a favourite glass and a friend or two and you’ve got a recipe for something very special indeed.”
Graham Norton
Graham Norton’s Own Pink Gin
Tasting note: Made with Irish grain, this Pink Gin draws its flavour from a combination of 12 botanicals including lemon peel, orange peel, elderflower, rose hip, gooseberries and fuchsia flowers. An infusion of rose petals adds that final blush and a subtle summer nose.
ABV/Vol 40%
Serving suggestion: Pour with a premium tonic, a twist of lime and a handful of edible rose petals.
Tip: Preserve any leftover rose petals by freezing in ice cubes ready for next time!
Graham Norton’s Own Irish Gin
Tasting note: Made with Irish grain, this premium London Dry style gin draws its flavour from a combination of 12 botanicals including lemon peel, orange peel, elderflower, rose hip, gooseberries and fuchsia flowers.
ABV/Vol 40%
Serving suggestion: Pour with a premium tonic, a twist of lemon or lime or ask your mixologist to surprise you!