Samphire Christmas Gift & Dining Guide - Tipples
Embrace the festive spirit with our Christmas Gift & Dining Guide
Curated by the Samphire team, take a look at what our wonderful clients are offering for the festive season.
First up - tipples!
Thirlings Gin, £39/ 700ml
Crafted at Ad Gefrin, England's northernmost distillery, Thirlings Dry Gin captures the essence of Northumbrian heritage in every sip.
With heather and pine from the hills, elderberry and dill from the hedgerow, and Irish moss and sea buckthorn from the coast, the botanicals capture the taste of Northumberland's natural beauty.
Versatile and smooth at 43.6% ABV, it is perfect in classic cocktails or neat.
Tácnbora, £42.50/ 700ml
Tácnbora, aptly named as the Standard-Bearer, is more than just a bottle of whisky; it's a blend of stories, heritage, and the rich tapestry of the Kingdom of Northumbria.
As the first spirit from Ad Gefrin, Tácnbora is the embodiment of their passion, a tribute to the land, and a celebration of the diverse cultures that have shaped this region.
Tácnbora skilfully blends whiskies representing two of the peoples that made up the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Northumbria – bringing together Irish and Scottish Whiskies.
Flýte Whisky Cream Liqueur, £21/ 700ml
The newest launch from Ad Gefrin, Flýte is made with Tácnbora whisky as its base, blended with rich double cream. Infused with delicate scents of vanilla and nuanced notes of cacao, toffee, and salted caramel, Flýte captures the essence of Yuletide.
Named after the old English verb ‘flytan’, representing a ritual poetic exchange of boasts, Flýte Whisky Cream Liqueur pays homage to the Anglo-Saxon tradition of celebrating victories in grand feasting halls.
Michael Wignall’s Cotton Gin, £46/ 500ml
A collaboration from Otterbeck Distillery with Chef Michael Wignall. Inspired by Michaels’s love of the Far East and the dramatic Yorkshire landscape.
With flavours of Yuzu and Kaffir lime from the Far East, balanced with foraged elderflower from the Yorkshire Dales. Fresh and aromatic with a subtle heat from fresh ginger root.
Best served: over ice with a premium Indian tonic water and garnished with a slice of fresh ginger and a Thai basil leaf.
Trinity English Garden Winter Gin, £42/ 500ml or £20/ 200ml
The world’s first peated London Dry Gin
In collaboration with Green Room Distillery, Adam Byatt has created a unique series of English Garden gins inspired by the seasons for his Michelin-starred restaurant, Trinity.
The latest expression, Winter, takes inspiration from the smokey peat flavours of Islay whisky. Adam and the Green Room distillers travelled to the Isle of Islay to personally dig the peat, bringing it back to be dried and smoked at the distillery in London.
The distinctive peat taste is complemented with botanicals of clementine, Douglas fir, pinecones and heather, creating a full, well-balanced palate with fragrances redolent of winter.