Hello and welcome to Dramante’s second product insight! In this edition (02) we will take a closer look at Masons of Yorkshire - Tea Edition which is available on our website!
Masons Gin
Karl and Cathy Mason created the brand in 2012 and launched their first gin a year later on World Gin Day, 13 June 2013.
Masons Tea Edition Gin
Uniquely characteristic, Masons Tea Edition combines inherently dry Yorkshire Tea with smooth juniper flavours, sharp citrus and warming spice for a refreshingly long, dry finish. Subtle notes of cardamom and coriander spice are lifted by lemon citrus, leading to a long, dry, black tea finish. Masons Tea Edition has won some of the world’s most prestigious gin awards, including Gold Outstanding at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in 2019, Best British Contemporary Gin at the World Gin Awards 2019 and Gold at the New York Wine & Spirit Competition in 2017.
How to drink Masons Gin
For a highly refreshing G&T, it is recommended to serve with plenty of ice, premium Indian tonic water and garnishing with a twist of lemon zest.
Alternatively, Masons Tea Edition is a perfect partner to Fever-Tree Lemon Tonic or Double Dutch Cucumber & Watermelon Tonic. Masons Tea Edition Gin is also an ideal base for the driest of martinis.
There are as many different cocktails that the variety of editions from Masons Gin can be enjoyed with such as:
- Strawberry Mai-Tea Gin Cocktail
- Naugh-Tea Iced Tea Gin Cocktail
- Red Rose Negroni
- Tropical Gin Punch
- Karl’s Aviation
- Summer Punch
- Distiller’s Martini
- Pear Raiser
What food to eat with Gin
Gin has made a significant comeback recently, inspiring an increasingly popular trend dubbed “ginstronomy,” which refers to the art of gin and tonic food pairings in order to create a uniquely satisfying gastronomic experience.
Seafood is an unbeatable gin and tonic food pairing candidate. Complement the floral and herbal notes in a classic gin and tonic with smoked salmon or gravlax topped with cream cheese and cucumbers.
Strongly flavoured cheeses seasoned with herbs also pair beautifully with gin and tonics. Indulge in Fourme d’Ambert, Camembert, Saint Marcellin, Brique, Manchego, Stilton, or Comté. Nibble these cheeses on their own or topped on crackers, providing a creamy texture and a wonderful earthy tone that is sure to satisfy any G&T lover’s cravings.
Gin makes an excellent palate cleanser for sushi, sashimi and is perfect with a range of berries, charcuterie, nuts, chocolate and anything spicy!
Masons of Yorkshire Distillery
Set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales in the market town of Bedale, Masons Yorkshire Gin were the first to establish a distillery in Yorkshire back in 2014, the year after they launched. It’s very much a working distillery, housing three 250 litre copper alembic stills which currently distil 5 days per week and are usually surrounded by continual activity since bottling and labelling is also done on-site.
At their state-of-the-art distillery in the heart of Yorkshire, you can discover the magic and marvellousness behind Yorkshire’s favourite gin. Learn the art of distilling, develop your senses with guided tastings of their range or join them for a sophisticated cocktail evening where you will learn the coveted art of mixology - the ultimate gin connoisseur experience!
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