Fotheringhay Gin

Warner Edwards Honeybee Gin 70cl

Danielle says

With 28 natural botanicals, Warner Edwards honeybee gin is infused with luscious local honey and a dollop of golden nectar from their own hives on Falls Farm, Northamptonshire. A floral and zesty gin with a long, lingering and gently sweet finish. Warner Edwards recommend it served with Mediterranean Tonic water, and garnished with a slice of lemon and a few sage leaves.

From Warner Edwards: This naturally sweet gin has been released in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), and each bottle sold helps to support their work. This is the first time the UK’s leading gardening charity has partnered with a spirit brand, and will include a series of seriously exciting sustainability initiatives. We want you to get involved and help our bee population fly to new heights, so each bottle of Honeybee Gin comes with a packet of wildflower seeds for you to plant your own bee-friendly botanicals.

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Each case will consist of a mix of 6 or 12 bottles (depending on the option you choose) and will be delivered complete with brief notes about each wine, so you know the grape it's made from, where it's from and what to drink it with.

Delivery is free if you are local to Oundle (within a rough 30 mile radius).

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Fotheringhay Gin

A truly special local gin with an historic, royal twist. Made by renowned artisan gin distillery Warner Edwards, to benefit Fotheringhay Church.

Gin with an historic, royal twist

A truly special gin is being distilled with a distinctive ‘Plantagenet flavour’ to benefit Fotheringhay Church. The limited edition, hand-crafted Fotheringhay Gin goes on sale 1st December and contains botanicals that reflect the links between King Richard III and the Northamptonshire village of Fotheringhay, where he was born in 1452.

Created by renowned artisan gin distillery Warner Edwards in Northamptonshire, this premium gin is flavoured with a tapestry of carefully chosen herbs and flowers that King Richard’s Plantagenet family would recognise. These include local linden blossom, quince – beloved by the King and served at his wedding – and the rose known as the White Rose of York. The rose adds floral top notes, while a hint of incense reflects Fotheringhay church, a building Richard knew very well. All the botanicals were sourced and harvested by local residents.

The Church of St Mary and All Saints in Fotheringhay in northeast Northamptonshire is the resting place of King Richard’s parents. Built in the 15th century in the English perpedicular style, it has an iconic octagonal bell tower and lantern. The historic building is undergoing extensive repairs.

Tim Stimpson, Chairman of the Friends of Fotheringhay Church says, "The church needs a source of income to maintain its stonework and windows, and all profits from sales of the gin will be used to help preserve the church. This venture provides a link with medieval historic monastic hospitality and celebrates the Plantagenet kings who made their home here and built our church.”

More facts on Fotheringhay Gin:

Limited edition of 600 bottles
Sold in 70cl bottles
42% alcohol by volume
On sale only at Amps Wine Merchants of Oundle, and Burghley Angel Christmas Fair (6-9 Dec)
Local pubs and restaurants will stock it – including Oundle’s Tap and Kitchen and The George at Stamford

£40 per bottle - click here to order for delivery or collection.