NORTH Yorkshire artisan gin maker Slingsby is celebrating its first major milestone as it opens its first shop.
Spirit of Harrogate is the official home of the local gin, with its opening coinciding with the sale of its 2,000th bottle since being launched eight weeks ago.
Seventeen of Slingsby’s 24 botanicals have been grown in Harrogate’s Rudding Park Hotel Kitchen. Key ingredients include Yorkshire rhubarb, Green and Jasmine Tea from Taylors of Harrogate and medicinal plants from Rudding Park.
Customers to the shop in Montpellier Parade can visit the Spirit of Harrogate room, where they learn about the history of gin and how Slingsby is created.
Marcus Black, co-founder and managing director, said: "We’re delighted to be opening the doors to Spirit of Harrogate’s very own retail experience while marking such a celebratory milestone for Slingsby.
"Slingsby Gin was developed by looking at things differently and its home, Spirit of Harrogate, certainly reflects this. With ambitious growth plans, the next stage is to feed out Slingsby nationally and we look forward to welcoming gin lovers to our unique offering, sharing with them a truly wonderful Slingsby Experience."
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