Tipsy Fruit Gins Ltd., Tipsage Farm, Newnham Bridge, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, England, UK. |
Started a few years earlier, Tipsy Fruit
Gins Ltd. was established in 2004 as a retirement project by husband and wife
team Colin & Phyllis Hingston. It started out as a kitchen table enterprise
using produce from their Worcestershire farm to make fruit based Gins and
Vodkas. In 2004 they brought their daughter, Michele Kruger, into the business
as full time Managing Director responsible for running the operation. Today the office and administration is run from the farm but the production and bottling is carried out at nearby Kyrewood, Tenbury Wells - with four generations of the family helping out. In 2013 they produced 18,000-liters (4,750 gallons) or 36,000 bottles of Gin and Vodka infused drink. |
Tipsy Fruit Gins base their products on an
old family recipe dating back to 1848, with produce from the farm (and the
surrounding area where possible), using whole fruits rather than purees or
concentrates. The fruit is left to infuse in an undisclosed Gin, with some
sugar, for a minimum period of three months, before bottling. This dark red colored Gin is presented in a tall clear rectangular bottle, with sloping shoulders and long neck. It has a large scarlet red colored rectangular label with white text. |
Flavored Gin - Cherry. |
20% (40 Proof). |
$$$$$ - $$$$$$. Not available in the USA
but is available online (subject to seasonal variations) from Hop Pocket Wine
Company in the UK, for delivery within the UK only. |
Unknown but includes cherries. |
The use of the word “Tipsy” certainly describes
how the fruit must feel having been immersed in the spirit, but it is also a
play on the shortened name of the farm “Tipsage”. |
Unfortunately we have not sampled this Gin
yet so are unable to provide any detailed review. However, given the other excellent
products produced by Tipsy Fruit Gins Ltd., and this is a very rarely found flavored
Gin; we have high hopes for it. According to the producers, and we have no
reason to doubt them, this is: “A rich warming liqueur made using sour cherries
with the stones removed to lessen the almond flavor. Best drunk neat!! Is
great with mince pies at Christmas. Just lift the lid of your mince pie, pour a
little in then heat it through gently. For added luxury a dob of clotted cream
on top!! Makes a fantastic sauce to go with game meats.” |
Unknown. |
Get In Touch Have a question, query or need clarification... |
Monthly Newsletter Keep up to date, hear about unique items and have gentle reminders on being "The Complete Gentleman." Sign up here: |
Don't Miss A Post Keep up to date via RSS or another web-based reader: [?]Subscribe To This Site
|