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Blackwoods

DISTILLERY OVERVIEW Blackwoods Gin was founded by the Palmer family in 1920. Botanicals from the Shetlands are handpicked each year to give Blackwoods gin its distinctive, yet subtle, taste. These botanicals are hand gathered from the remotest parts of the islands and then shipped to the distillery on the mainland. Each year’s harvest is determined by the plants available from these distant islands. DISTILLING PHILOSOPHY Blackwoods uses a small copper pot-still produced by the famous John Dore & Co (the oldest pot-still producers in the world) in 1958, which enables consistent, small batch distillation for optimum quality. To achieve the best of the botanicals, they are gently heated and marinated in neutral grain spirit and water overnight before distillation, helping to extract their delicate flavors and characteristics. Owned by: Distill PLC Master Distiller: Andrew Bartlem

Founded in: 1920 Region: Shetland Country: Scotland Spirits: Blackwoods, Blackwoods Gin

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