Recovered from the Carnarvon family archives stored deep within the castle, menus and letters reference gin cocktails from the early 1900’s. Enjoyed in the “Highclere Style” for over a century, the traditional method of indulgence involves a cocktail made with gin, tonic, a fresh orange squeeze and peel, and finished with a rosemary sprig from the garden.
Juniper has grown wild on the estate since the ancient Roman days, and forms the backbone of this super premium London Dry Gin. The castle archivist has discovered a reference by the 1st Earl to planting Juniper on the estate, dating April, 1811:
“If you plant juniper in the fosse of Beacon hill be careful not to extend it over any marks of tents so as to efface any vestige of antiquity I suspect too the clump should be fenced or the young shoots will be cropped in winter …”
Tasting Notes
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun by Howard Carter and the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, Highclere Castle Spirits has released a limited edition barrel aged Highclere Castle Gin. Made with Highclere botanicals and aged in French Armagnac casks, Scotch and American whiskey barrels with notes of honey, smoke and citrus. With only 2,000 cases produced, this special blend of Highclere Castle Gin is a once in a lifetime product, and, like the discovery of King Tut’s Tomb, will go down in history, never to be released again.” ABV 45% / 90 Proof
- Liquor is available for in-store pickup or local delivery only.
- If your order is placed before 12pm for local delivery you will receive your delivery between 2pm and 5pm the same day. We do not deliver on Sunday, any order placed after 12pm on Saturday will be delivered on Monday.
| Varietal | London Dry |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Brand | Highclere Castle |
$64.99
$58.49
