Berkshire


<p>How have we all survived 10 weeks in lockdown? On a diet of sunshine, Netflix and gin. Don&#8217;t take my word for it, I consulted the stat nerds at the Office of National Statistics and they revealed alcohol sales soared by 31.4 per cent. Judging my recycling bin, we may have achieved those levels in our house alone. </p>



<p>But while we&#8217;ve all been busy necking the good stuff, our talented local Willy Wonkas in their distilleries creating something new. So I thought I&#8217;d introduce you. Stagger this way…</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://thedropstore.com/products/berkshire-botanical-rhubarb-raspberry-gin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Berkshire Botanical Rhubarb &amp; Raspberry Gin (opens in a new tab)">Berkshire Botanical Rhubarb &amp; Raspberry Gin</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://thedropstore.com/products/berkshire-botanical-rhubarb-raspberry-gin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="501" height="500" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Berkshire-botanical-rhubarb-and-rspberry-501x500.jpg" alt="Berkshire Botanical Rhubarb and Raspberry gin" class="wp-image-27625" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Berkshire-botanical-rhubarb-and-rspberry-501x500.jpg 501w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Berkshire-botanical-rhubarb-and-rspberry-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Berkshire-botanical-rhubarb-and-rspberry-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Berkshire-botanical-rhubarb-and-rspberry-768x767.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Berkshire-botanical-rhubarb-and-rspberry-526x525.jpg 526w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Berkshire-botanical-rhubarb-and-rspberry-200x200.jpg 200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Berkshire-botanical-rhubarb-and-rspberry.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px" /></a></figure>



<p>The nation has gone fruit loop for flavoured spirits and this <strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Berkshire Botanical Rhubarb &amp; Raspberry gin (opens in a new tab)" href="https://thedropstore.com/products/berkshire-botanical-rhubarb-raspberry-gin" target="_blank">Berkshire Botanical Rhubarb &amp; Raspberry gin</a></strong> is dangerously drinkable. Inspired by the flora and fauna on the Yattendon Estate, it&#8217;s delicately infused with rhubarb and raspberries. It&#8217;s fresh, fruity and elegant – just like us really. Just add a splash of tonic or, even better, bubbles! £19.50 or 50cl. Available to buy online and at Yattendon Village Shop.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://137gin.com/p/137-negroni/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="137 Gin Lockdown Negroni (opens in a new tab)">137 Gin Lockdown Negroni</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://137gin.com/p/137-negroni/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="500" height="500" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Lockdown-Negroni-500x500.jpg" alt="Lockdown Neggroni from 137 Gin Distillery– wax sealed bottle" class="wp-image-27624" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Lockdown-Negroni-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Lockdown-Negroni-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Lockdown-Negroni-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Lockdown-Negroni-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Lockdown-Negroni-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Lockdown-Negroni-200x200.jpg 200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Lockdown-Negroni.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></figure>



<p>It&#8217;s a wonder 137 Gin&#8217;s founder and chief distiller Pete Lumber has had the time to whip up a new product. For the past 10 weeks, he&#8217;s been making hand sanitizer for frontline services. But here it is <strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Lockdown Negroni (opens in a new tab)" href="https://137gin.com/p/137-negroni/" target="_blank">Lockdown Negroni</a></strong> – a drink so summery it can whisk you off to Tuscany in one sip. Given that we&#8217;re going nowhere fast, that&#8217;s essential drinking right now. Balancing 137 Gin&#8217;s earthy Berkshire Dry Gin, with the sweet vermouth and the bitterness of Campari, this cocktail is ready mixed. Just add ice and a slice of orange and you&#8217;re good to go. It&#8217;s a limited edition of just 40 bottles, so grab one while you still can (£42).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.masterofmalt.com/gin/highclere-castle/highclere-castle-london-dry-gin/?utm_content=highclere-castle/highclere-castle-london-dry-gin&amp;currencyCode=GBP&amp;utm_source=database&amp;utm_medium=base&amp;utm_campaign=mom_base_1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwwr32BRD4ARIsAAJNf_1vZo3QPV_S_R2cFeSbeB5GsLBQpiFCBbZyC3EMoKGEJuN1VxTIXq4aAmCFEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Highclere Castle Gin (opens in a new tab)">Highclere Castle Gin</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="501" height="500" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/highclere-castle_gin-501x500.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27626" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/highclere-castle_gin-501x500.jpg 501w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/highclere-castle_gin-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/highclere-castle_gin-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/highclere-castle_gin-768x767.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/highclere-castle_gin-526x525.jpg 526w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/highclere-castle_gin-200x200.jpg 200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/highclere-castle_gin.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px" /></figure>



<p>How I am so late to the party on this one? *Ahem* <strong><a href="https://www.masterofmalt.com/gin/highclere-castle/highclere-castle-london-dry-gin/?utm_content=highclere-castle/highclere-castle-london-dry-gin&amp;currencyCode=GBP&amp;utm_source=database&amp;utm_medium=base&amp;utm_campaign=mom_base_1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwwr32BRD4ARIsAAJNf_1vZo3QPV_S_R2cFeSbeB5GsLBQpiFCBbZyC3EMoKGEJuN1VxTIXq4aAmCFEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Highclere Castle Gin (opens in a new tab)">Highclere Castle Gin</a></strong> actually launched a little while ago and was even in the Baftas goody bag – much eye-rolling here. Now I was either face down on a lawn somewhere or I dropped a ball. Anyway, we&#8217;re here for it now. Distilled above an ancient underground water source, Highclere Castle Gin is a traditional London Dry using a blend of botanicals grown on the Highclere Estate – juniper, obvs, with a hint of lavender, lime flower, and orange peel. It&#8217;s available online and in selected local Waitrose store – <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="£37.95 for 70cl (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.masterofmalt.com/gin/highclere-castle/highclere-castle-london-dry-gin/?utm_content=highclere-castle/highclere-castle-london-dry-gin&amp;currencyCode=GBP&amp;utm_source=database&amp;utm_medium=base&amp;utm_campaign=mom_base_1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwwr32BRD4ARIsAAJNf_1vZo3QPV_S_R2cFeSbeB5GsLBQpiFCBbZyC3EMoKGEJuN1VxTIXq4aAmCFEALw_wcB" target="_blank">£37.95 for 70cl</a>. Now Carson, be a love a top us up, We&#8217;re gasping.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.wbbrew.com/product/solo-pilsner/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="West Berkshire Brewery Solo Pilsner  (opens in a new tab)">West Berkshire Brewery Solo Pilsner </a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.wbbrew.com/product/solo-pilsner/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="500" height="500" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Solo_Pilsner-500x500.jpg" alt="west Berkshire Brewery alcohol free SOLO pilsner bottle and can" class="wp-image-27627" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Solo_Pilsner-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Solo_Pilsner-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Solo_Pilsner-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Solo_Pilsner-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Solo_Pilsner-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Solo_Pilsner-200x200.jpg 200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/05/Solo_Pilsner.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></figure>



<p>Alcohol-free? Have we completely lost our minds? No. Granted, we are pickled most weekends but we do try very hard to keep on the path of sobriety Monday to Friday. OK Thursday. Anyway, Muddy award-winning West Berkshire Brewery has recently launched a micro range of alcohol-free beers, Solo Pilsner, Pale Ale, and Peach Pale – and it&#8217;s really good. In this weather, a cold beer goes down a treat – all the flavour without the hangover. The packaging pretty foxy too. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="12 X 330ml cans £16.50 (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wbbrew.com/product/solo-pilsner/" target="_blank">12 X 330ml cans £16.50</a>.</p>



<p>Want to discover more local tipples, <a href="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/home/drinks/best-gins-berkshire/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="sashay this way (opens in a new tab)">sashay this way</a>…</p>


Spinky-spanky new local lockdown tipples

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