Sloan's Original Gin

Sloane's Sloe Original Gin is a 28% ABV sloe gin: a sweet, liqueur-style drink made by flavouring gin with sloe fruit. The brand's name comes from Sir Hans Sloane, the 18th-century botanist credited with classifying many of the plants used in gin today.

What is sloe gin?

Sloe gin is a traditional English drink made by steeping sloes, also known as blackthorn fruit, in gin. It has a lower alcohol content than classic gins and is noticeably sweeter, with a deep red colour drawn from the fruit. In this version from Sloane's, the fruit is picked right after the first frosts, considered the period when the flavour is most intense.

Which botanicals does Sloane's Sloe Gin contain?

Alongside sloes, orris root, coriander, angelica root, cardamom seed, vanilla and liquorice root are used. The producer macerates and distils these botanicals separately, then blends the resulting distillates. This method continues the single-botanical distillation approach the brand also applies to Sloane's Dry Gin.

How is it served?

Sloe gin is traditionally drunk neat, at room temperature or over ice. Lengthened with tonic or sparkling wine, it makes a light, fruity aperitif.

What does Sloane's Sloe Gin pair with?

Its fruity, sweet character matches best with desserts: dark chocolate desserts and fruit pies and tarts made with red fruit offer a balanced accompaniment.