Shellys Raspberry Ripple Gin, 50 cl

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It is particularly impressive given the challenges of the last eighteen months that real resilience, innovation, and creativity has been shown in the competition entries. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Don Julio Blanco Tequila and pineapple juice shaken with passion fruit syrup, fresh strawberries and basil.

Vodka shaken with Kwai-Feh and lychee. Balanced with Rose syrup and freshly pressed lemon juice. 14.5SWEET REVENGE An OXO legacy, Ketle One Vodka, shaken with grapefruit juice, raspberry ripple, pineapple juice and garnished with dried rose petals 14.5 THE LAST WORD A little sour, a little sweet, a little pungent. Monkey 47 Gin and Maraschino shaken with fresh lime juice and green Chartreuse. 16 Only 60 per cent of entered product makes it through to the finals and only the top three products in each category presented with medals, making the Scottish Gin Awards the most highly sought after of all drink’s competitions.

Turn down the oven to 140C/120C fan and bake the meringue on a middle shelf for an hour. Once the pavlova has baked, turn off the oven and let the meringue cool completely in the oven. CHRISTMAS MARTINI Taking the classic Espresso Martini with added festive cheer. Belvedere Vodka shaken with a double espresso and Kahlua. Finished with notes of vanilla and caramel. 14 The Scottish Gin Awards 2021 finalists have been announced, with 67 producers and 223 gins progressing to the final stage of the anticipated awards night, which this year will be a hybrid virtual and in-person event. SAINTS GENEROSITY Hennessey VS with Liquor 43, clementine juice, chestnut and lime for a fruity nutty delight. Garnished with a slice of clementine. 14The 45 judges blind tasted and graded every sample under strict technical conditions. Led by the competition’s technical consultants, sensory management experts Cara Technology, the panel assessed 320 gins entered in the competition, all distilled in Scotland. The new collection of Liquorists' small batch liqueurs are designed to add unique twists to your homemade tipples. Offering three gin liqueurs — which have been popular for some time now — the supermarket is also launching a less common rum liqueur, with the spirit rising in popularity this summer. It's the perfect ingredient for tropical punches. POWER STATION Maker’s Mark 46 whisky, Courvoisier VSOP, Martini Rubino Vermouth, Campari, Benedictine. Aged for 6 weeks in oak barrel. 18

SLEIGH BELLS ALL THE WAY WhistlePig rye whiskey, Tawny port, cinnamon and lemon juice shaken and strained over ice. Finished with a dash of bitters and a spoonful of thyme and clementine marmalade. 17 Speaking of this year's awards, Adam said: "The quality of gin produced in Scotland continues to be world class. ISLAY SLEIGHS Ardbeg single malt 10 year old, Kahlua and oat milk shaken over ice. Finished with a gentle hint of honey and vanilla. 14

To start, put the fresh raspberries (for the coulis) in a bowl, pour over the gin and and leave it to steep in the fridge while you make the meringue. Preheat the oven to 160C/140C fan and line a baking tray with baking parchment. It is an all- island final as four Hebridean distilleries are in contention for the top award of the night, Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year, sponsored by Contract Bottlers Glasgow Ltd. Optional: Melt the white chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of boiling water (or in the microwave on a very low heat/short time - ten seconds might be all you need!). Once the chocolate has melted, paint the top of the cooled meringue and leave the chocolate to set.)

Whilst the meringue cools, make the raspberry ripple gin coulis by adding the steeped berries and gin liquid to a saucepan. Add the sugar and set over a low heat, stirring gently, until the raspberries begin to break up and the sugar has fully dissolved. Remove from the heat and place the mixture into a food processor and blitz until smooth. Push the raspberry mixture through a sieve and then set aside to cool. Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru Gin and Absolut Elyx Vodka shaken with lychee liqueur, fresh ruby grapefruit juice and a spot of sugar. 15 Meanwhile, add the double cream and vanilla extract to a bowl and whisk until soft peaks form. Spoon the whipped vanilla cream over the white chocolate-covered meringue, and then drizzle over the raspberry gin coulis. Top with fresh raspberries to decorate. Of course, as well as buying these as gifts for your relatives, you'll no doubt be curious to try them yourself - and believe us, they are absolutely incredible! The Violet Gin Liqueur (18% ABV) takes its inspiration from that famous sweet factory, up the road in New Mills. Best served over lots of ice with whatever mixer you like, it really is a beauty! [buy here]

There's also a classic strawberries and cream flavour captured in a gin liqueur and for those with a real sweet tooth, there's candy floss and marshmallow infused Mystical Unicorn Gin Liqueur. The Scottish Gin Awards is chaired by Adam Hardie, Partner and Head of Food and Drink at accountancy firm, Johnston Carmichael. POLAR NECTAR Singleton 12 Year Old whisky, Frangelico, Pedro Ximénez fortified sweet wine, frozen “Deep ocean” essence and mint bitters. 14.5 No Name Distillery is the baby sister of Manchester's Faith & Sons Gin; aboutique one-man-band, one copper still, micro-distillery which was set up in 2015 by former Lisbon bartender Filipe Sousa, who came to Manchester to work in the city's bars (Australasia, Dusk Til Pawn, and Panacea). PINK MARGARITA Mijenta Blanco Tequila, pink grapefruit liqueur, fresh ruby grapefruit and pressed lime juice. Shaken and served with or without salt. 15.5