Ableforths Bathtub Sloe Gin 0,5L 33,8%

Professor Cornelius Ableforth's Bathtub Gin, 0.7L 43.3% History and production of Professor Cornelius Ableforth's Bathtub Gin: The term Bathtub Gin has a historical meaning that is quite controversial. In the 18th century, the so-called "Gin Craze", or gin epidemic, dominated public life in the United Kingdom. The average per capita consumption of gin was a dangerous 10 liters per year, including children, the sick and the elderly. Triggered by an increase in beer tax, many citizens began to get drunk by making their own alcohol. In addition to pots, pans and tubs, bathtubs were also often used. These proved to be very practical, as they allowed large quantities of brandy to be mixed with all kinds of herbs and spices to mask the poor quality of the distillate. Gin consumption reached threatening levels and social life threatened to collapse. The Gin Act of 1751 finally introduced comprehensive measures which fortunately managed to contain the epidemic. Today, the term "bathtub" refers to the artisanal production of spirits. Quality is now the main focus. The illegal and sometimes inedible products from the 18th century cannot be compared with this. Professor Ableforth produces his award-winning Professor Cornelius Ableforth's Bathtub Gin himself and by hand in his small laboratory in the south of England. The highest quality gins are produced there in a specially constructed still. The "mad professor" is particularly proud of the cold compounding system he developed himself. There he extracts the aromas of his botanicals at low temperatures in a particularly gentle way and transfers them into the distillate. In addition to juniper berries and orange peel, these also include cinnamon, cloves, coriander and cardamom. The result is truly impressive. This is also what the judges thought when they named Professor Cornelius Ableforth's Bathtub Gin the best compound gin in the world at the 2014 World Gin Awards - a knighthood for Cornelius Ableforth. Tasting of Professor Cornelius Ableforth's Bathtub Gin: In the nosing, Professor Cornelius Ableforth's Bathtub Gin shows an impressive combination of strong juniper notes, fruity lemons and spicy herbs. All impressions are wonderfully integrated and extremely harmonious. The interplay of fruity sweetness and earthy-floral notes, which are created by cardamom and coriander, is particularly noteworthy here. This means that Professor Cornelius Ableforth's Bathtub Gin goes its own way. Juniper is still the dominant aroma, but in contrast to standard London Dry Gins, the complexity is significantly increased by the spices and citrus fruits. On the tongue, Professor Cornelius Ableforth's Bathtub Gin then delights with an unexpected power and intensity. The impressions known from the nosing are further strengthened and developed in the mouth. The finish is long and warming, the Christmas spiciness fades into the background over time and is replaced by a pleasant sweetness and fruitiness. Professor Cornelius Ableforth's Bathtub Gin is one of the few gins that also works very well neat. Nevertheless, it is outstanding in a gin & tonic.

Ableforth's Rumbullion 0.7L 42.6% The story of Ableforth's Rumbullion Barrel-aged gin, cold-distilled absinthe with 91.2% vol. and Bathub Gin. These are just some of the extravagant products from Professor Cornelius Ampleforth's laboratory. Cornelius Ampleforth has long been known in the international spirits scene as a "mad professor" who experimented with old and new spirits in his own four walls. In autumn 2011, Ampleforth finally realized his big dream and set up his own spirits factory. Since then, the professor's laboratory has been bubbling and bubbling in numerous barrels and vessels. The production of Ableforth's Rumbullion The heart of Ableforth's Rumbullion is a blend of the finest, high-proof rums from the Caribbean. As with all ingredients, Ampleforth places great value on the best quality when selecting the rums and chooses each rum for the blend independently. After the individual rums have been blended for the Rumbullion, real Madagascar vanilla and a good portion of fresh orange zest are added to the rum. These macerate together with cinnamon, cloves, a little cardamom and other secret spices for some time and give the Rumbullion its unmistakable aroma. After maceration, the Rumbullion with a strong 42.4% vol. is bottled in the distinctive Ableforth Rumbullion bottles. These are wrapped in brown paper and sealed with twine and wax. A feast for the eyes! The taste of Ableforth's Rumbullion The Ableforth's Rumbullion has strong notes of vanilla and orange on the nose, with an almost decadent intensity. If you finally take a sip of Ableforth's Rumbullion, these aromas are complemented by cardamom, cinnamon and cloves. The aftertaste of Ableforth's Rumbullion is very long, sweet and spicy. An intense taste experience and certainly one of the best spiced rums on the market!