Greensand Ridge London Dry Gin

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Friend, Peter (2008). Southern England. Looking at the Natural Landscapes. London: Collins. ISBN 978-0-00-724743-1. GG: You describe your gin as ‘a walk through the woods of the Weald of Kent’. What botanicals do you use and are all your ingredients locally sourced? Why is this important to you? We are excited to discover Greensand Ridge Distillery, situated just outside the pretty village of Shipbourne, near Sevenoaks. Not only is this micro-distillery entirely carbon-neutral, it is the perfect venue to enjoy a fun tasting experience with friends or a brilliant gift to give or receive. WHO?

Greensand Ridge, a craft-distillery near Shipbourne, in the Weald of Kent, has achieved one of its original green goals by becoming carbon neutral, the first UK distillery to do so. NCA Profile:120 Wealden Greensand". Natural England. Archived from the original on 10 July 2016 . Retrieved 18 May 2020.

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The assessment makes up part of the distillery’s inaugural Sustainability Report which details all the work that is done at Greensand Ridge to minimize the environmental footprint through schemes such as renewable power, heat recovery systems, removing plastics and being chemical free.

Drunk neat the Raspberry flavour can be quite elusive at first; the spirit really comes alive with the addition of some sweetness and sharpness. So drinking as a long drink with tonic (try Fever Tree Mediterranian Tonic) really enhances the spirit. Garnish with a slice of lemon and fresh mint. Will’s approach to using surplus produce or byproducts directs the spirits he brings to market. “We work with local farmers to mitigate their waste and so make a lot of fruit spirits like our Apple Brandy and Raspberry Ghost”, he says, “even our Wealden Rum is made from a locally sourced byproduct.” Principal settlements lying on the southern part of the Greensand in Sussex, adjacent to the South Downs, include Storrington (at the eastern end of the ridge) and Midhurst. Petersfield marks the western end, where the ridge turns north east. Settlements on the main part of the ridge, running from Surrey into Kent include Haslemere, Godalming, Reigate and Redhill, Oxted and Sevenoaks. As we work with quality surplus produce, the varieties that we press each year varies depending on what will go to waste, meaning that the spirit will take on a mildly different character from year to year. Tasting Notes The issue of food waste is such a huge one, I’m never going to make much of a dent in it myself. But what I can do is demonstrate with actions that great surplus produce can have a life beyond landfill, and get people to think about the effect of how we shop. At the moment, sustainability is not something people look for in premium products, but I’d like to be part of a shift in consumer perceptions.GG: Your London Dry Gin has already won several awards – how important have these been to the business?