About Southwestern distillery
Southwestern Distillery: Crafting the Finest Spirits in North Cornwall
Southwestern Distillery is a small-batch distillery located in the heart of north Cornwall, England. The company is known for its handcrafted spirits, including Tarquin's Gin and Cornish Pastis. Using a special flame-fired copper pot still, Southwestern Distillery produces some of the finest spirits in the region.
The History of Southwestern Distillery
Southwestern Distillery was founded by Tarquin Leadbetter in 2012. Tarquin had always been passionate about gin and had spent years experimenting with different botanicals to create his own unique blend. He eventually settled on a recipe that he felt was perfect and decided to start his own distillery.
Tarquin's Gin quickly gained popularity among locals and tourists alike, thanks to its smooth taste and distinctive flavor profile. The success of Tarquin's Gin allowed Southwestern Distillery to expand its product line, adding Cornish Pastis to its offerings.
Today, Southwestern Distillery is one of the most respected craft distilleries in England. Its products are sold throughout the UK and beyond, with fans around the world praising their quality and taste.
The Art of Handcrafting Spirits
At Southwestern Distillery, every batch of gin or pastis is made by hand using traditional methods. The process begins with carefully selecting botanicals from around the world - everything from juniper berries to coriander seeds to fresh citrus fruits.
These botanicals are then added to a special flame-fired copper pot still along with pure grain spirit and water from nearby Bodmin Moor. The mixture is heated slowly over an open flame until it reaches boiling point - this releases all the essential oils from the botanicals which infuse into alcohol vapors that rise up through a column above it before condensing back into liquid form as they cool down again at top end where they are collected as distilled spirit.
The resulting spirit is then blended with more water to achieve the desired alcohol content and bottled by hand. Each bottle is labeled and numbered, ensuring that every customer receives a unique product.
The Distinctive Flavors of Tarquin's Gin
Tarquin's Gin is known for its smooth taste and complex flavor profile. The gin features a blend of 12 botanicals, including juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root, orris root, green cardamom pods, cinnamon bark, lemon peel and orange peel.
The result is a gin that has a distinct citrusy aroma with hints of spice and floral notes. On the palate it has an initial sweetness followed by a dry finish with lingering notes of juniper berries.
Cornish Pastis: A Unique Twist on an Old Classic
Southwestern Distillery's Cornish Pastis is a modern take on the classic French liqueur. Made using traditional methods but with locally sourced ingredients such as fennel seeds from nearby fields in Cornwall instead of star anise which gives it its distinctive flavor profile.
The pastis has an earthy aroma with hints of licorice and fennel. On the palate it has a sweet start followed by aniseed flavors that linger long after you've finished your drink.
Why Choose Southwestern Distillery?
There are many reasons why Southwestern Distillery stands out from other distilleries in England:
- Handcrafted spirits made using traditional methods
- Locally sourced ingredients whenever possible
- Unique flavor profiles that set their products apart
- Attention to detail at every step of the production process
- Commitment to quality above all else
Whether you're looking for a smooth gin or something more unique like Cornish Pastis - Southwestern Distillery has something for everyone. Their commitment to quality ensures that every bottle they produce meets their high standards - making them one of the best craft distilleries in England.