In an industry that offers a cacophony of choices and in particular a market that many could consider already saturated, it is very rare that a brand can make such an impact across so many different levels. Salcombe Gin however does just that.
The luxury spirit, which embodies the adventurous lifestyle on and off the water, is for those with a spirited soul. Born out of a love of gin and a dream to produce the world’s finest white spirit within one of the England’s most stunning coastal towns, Salcombe Gin was formed.
Salcombe Gin’s Devonshire Heritage
Co-founders Angus Lugsdin and Howard Davis met twenty years ago working as sailing instructors at the Island Cruising Club in Salcombe, south west England. Their creation has been inspired by the coastal vitality of Salcombe and its ship-building heritage for exotic trading routes.
A gin spirit with fresh citrus at its core, Salcombe Gin’s recipe inspiration harks back to the 19th Century and the locally built sailing vessels that imported over 80% of fresh citrus fruits and spices from the Azores, West Indies and Mediterranean. Locally known as the Salcombe ‘Fruiters’, the boats were built in Salcombe, crewed by local men and represent an integral part of Salcombe’s history.
Whilst the azure waters of South Devon provided the inspiration, it has been the international and regional awards that have provided the substantiation. Salcombe Gin has won countless accolades for its exceptional flavour and distinctive smoothness since its launch two years ago. Credited with Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2017 and Gold at the World Gin Awards in the same year, Salcombe Gin has impressed a global audience.
As for the taste, every batch of the multi award winning gin is a zesty fusion of grapefruit, lemon and lime peels precariously balanced by a further ten botanicals hand selected from around the world.
Having made its mark in the taste tests, the brand is now making their mark on the south west coastal waters as this summer sees two exclusive opportunities await yachting visitors to Salcombe Harbour – a Salcombe Gin Butler Service and Yacht Gin Delivery Service.
Salcombe Gin Butler Service
Launching Monday, 30th July and running through the summer, the Salcombe Gin Butler Service sees the brand’s talented team arrive on custom Ribeye powerboats to board owners’ yachts and prepare signature Salcombe Gin cocktails. From ‘Salcombe & Tonic’, ‘Pennant Martinis’ and ‘Sea Mist’ cocktails, guests on board can experience the ultimate water based butler service as the Salcombe Gin team tend to their refreshment needs.
For those that wish to create their own ‘Salcombe & Tonic’ or ‘St Clair’ drinks, the Yacht Gin Delivery service sees the delivery of a stylish Salcombe Gin Hamper. The hamper, which includes a bottle of the multi-award winning Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’, premium tonic water, copa style gin glasses, copper jigger measure, tongs, bottle opener, ice and red grapefruit is another excellent example of how Salcombe Gin is delivering more than just a product.
For those of us not fortunate enough to be pootling around Salcombe Harbour this summer or taking part on the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta and Lendy Cowes week, a bottle of Salcombe Gin can be purchased from Fortnum & Mason’s, Harrods and Selfridges to name but a few. It is also stocked in a collection of the finest boutique bars and 5* hotels from London’s Oblix at The Shard and HIX Soho to Salcombe Harbour Hotel and Lympstone Manor in Exmouth.
Alternatively if you find yourself wanting to enjoy a spirit of Salcombe in the comfort of your own home you can order online from the Salcombe Gin website.
Edward Lumley is Editor-in-Chief for Of Wealth & Life and a Freelance Men’s Fashion Writer. Edward has written for publications such as FashionBeans, Harrods and a variety of online outlets specialising in Men’s fashion for the past eight years. Follow Edward on Instagram.
