Inspired by his grandfather John Samuel who was a plater in the famous shipyards on Inverclyde, which in its heyday fabricated around 75% of the world’s ships, Shipyard Gin founder Andy Samuel has close ties to the shipyards and local area. Andy has fond memories of his grandfather John, who spent his spare time making homemade wine using berries he would forage from around the local area.
Andy would spend many Sunday afternoons with his grandfather helping him pick berries and plants including elderflower and gorse flowers. His grandfather would tell him stories of his time in the shipyards as the two foraged for ingredients that would be used in the next batch of homemade wine. Andy launched Shipyard Gin in late 2021 as a tribute to his grandfather, the family’s ties to the area and the proud, long history of shipbuilding associated with Glasgow.
Shipyard Gin Original features a range of botanicals including elderflower, gorse flowers and heather flowers, which are all foraged by founder Andy from around the local area. With the addition of classic gin botanicals including juniper, Shipyard Gin features a flavour profile that has subtle notes of floral, citrus and earthy juniper.
Key Botanical(s): Elderflower, Heather, Gorse Flowers
Gin Style: London Dry
Strength: 44% vol
Goes great with: Grapefruit and rosemary garnish, tonic and ice.
Shipyard Gin Original Limited Edition was created to celebrate the launch of the new brand and Scottish Gin in October 2021. Limited to only 100 bottles, this limited edition release features an exclusive collaboration between artist Robert Kelsey, who created a special painting that is featured on the bottle. The gin features a range of botanicals including elderflower, gorse flowers and heather flowers, which are all foraged by founder Andy from around the local area. With the addition of classic gin botanicals including juniper, Shipyard Gin features a flavour profile that has subtle notes of floral, citrus and earthy juniper. Now sold out.
Key Botanical(s): Elderflower, Heather, Gorse Flowers
Gin Style: London Dry
Strength: 44% vol
Goes great with: Grapefruit and rosemary garnish, tonic and ice.
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