1 / 7Sipsmith London Sloe Gin Liqueur, 29% ABV, 70 cl
Sipsmith London Sloe Gin Liqueur is a 29% ABV, 70 cl fruit-led liqueur described with cassis, cherry and redcurrant notes. The listing suggests sipping it neat or using it in drinks such as a Sloe Royale, a winter G&T or hot mulled sloe.
At a glance
- Described as having cassis, soft cherry and rounded fruitiness, with sweet redcurrant and winter-fruit aromas.
- The listing says it can be served neat or used in a Sloe Royale, a winter G&T or hot mulled sloe.
- The description says each vintage varies with the sloe harvest.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Several suggested serves make it usable both as a sippable liqueur and as a cocktail ingredient.
- Its stated flavour profile centres on berry and fruit notes, with sweetness described as balanced.
Technical specifications
6 specifications| Brand | Sipsmith |
|---|---|
| Product type | Gin liqueur |
| Alcohol by volume | 29% ABV |
| Bottle size | 70 cl |
| Production description | Small Batch |
| Ingredients | Water, Barley Spirit, Juniper Berries, Coriander Seed, Angelica Root, Licorice Root, Orris Root, Ground Almond, Cinnamon Bark, Cassia Bark, Orange Peel, Lemon Peel, Wild Sloe Berries, Sugar |
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What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing describes sweetness as balanced but also presents a sweet, fruit-forward profile. Expect a liqueur-style drink rather than a dry London gin, and note that the maker says vintage character varies with each year's sloe harvest.
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
79% 79% - 4 stars
14% 14% - 3 stars
4% 4% - 2 stars
0% 0% - 1 star
3% 3%
Customer feedback highlights rich flavour and a perceived balance between sweetness and sharpness. That impression may suit buyers looking for a fruit-led liqueur, though individual preferences for sweetness vary. The aggregate ratings are mostly in the highest star category, but ratings alone do not establish a particular flavour experience.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback describes rich flavour and a balance of sweetness and sharpness.
Frequently asked questions
What flavour profile does the listing describe?
It describes cassis, soft cherry and rounded fruitiness, with sweet redcurrant and winter-fruit aromas.
How does the listing suggest serving it?
It suggests sipping it neat or using it in a Sloe Royale, a winter G&T or hot mulled sloe.
Is this a dry gin?
It is listed as a gin liqueur. The described fruitiness and sweetness distinguish it from a dry, unsweetened gin.
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