Shortcross Gin
From: Rademon Estate Distillery
Northern Ireland’s first premium craft gin, Shortcross gin began as the brainchild of David Boyd-Armstrong, owner of the Rademon Estate in Northern Ireland.
This small batch philosophy ensures that every aspect of their gin meets their precise vision. Everything is crafted and perfected by hand.
Shortcross Gin was created to be a classical Gin with a unique twist; best described as floral meadows, wild berries and grassy notes. It is highly aromatic with an exceptionally long and smooth finish.
Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance
Smooth and Floral
Shortcross is a classical Gin style with a unique twist; best described as floral meadow, wild berries & grassy notes.
Ideal mixer: Classic tonic
Recommended garnish: Orange zest
Ideal serve: 50ml Shortcross Gin, Elderflower Tonic Water, Orange Peel & a sprig of fresh Mint to garnish
ABV: 46%
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The botanicals in Shortcross Gin combine to create a classic juniper forward gin with uplifting floral notes, and smooth and sweet flavours with a long smooth finish.
Shortcross Gin is now the most awarded gin produced on the island of Ireland with over 25 top flight awards including Gold at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
IWSC Awards:
- 2022 Silver award
- 2020 Silver award
| ABV: | 46% |
| Nose: | Juniper is clear with earthy notes intertwined with orange. Light peppery citric notes and a mellow minty scent. Some darker notes of elderberries and leather. |
| Palate: | Balanced with vanilla notes. Light peppery and oily. Junipers evident but not overtaking. Late notes of orange and elder. |
| Finish: | Long, peppery with oily notes of elderberries with orange in the late partition. |
| Serve: | Shortcross Gin, Elderflower Tonic Water, Orange Peel & a sprig of fresh Mint to garnish |
| Website: | www.shortcrossgin.com |
Botanicals used in Shortcross Gin
Further information
Rademon Estate Distillery
At Rademon Estate Distillery they are proud to be Northern Ireland’s First Award Winning Craft Distillery. Their small batch philosophy ensures that every aspect of their gin meets their exacting Read more
Rademon Estate Distillery
In establishing Rademon Estate Distillery, Fiona & David Boyd-Armstrong created Northern Ireland’s first Craft Distillery. The inspiration came from Fiona’s passion to rekindle the lost art of distilling in Northern Ireland. Shortcross Gin takes it’s name from their local village, Crossgar. In Gaelic or Irish, Crossgar means the “Short Cross”, so they are proud to have their village name on Read more
Fiona Boyd-Armstrong, Rademon Estate
The Rademon Estate is one of Ireland’s oldest and, thanks to husband and wife team David and Fiona Boyd-Armstrong, it is now the home of Shortcross Gin. We talk to Fiona about their exciting journey. What made you set up your own distillery? “I had always wanted to open a distillery at my family home, Rademon Estate, but when I Read more