The Isle of Wight Distillery today (Monday) announces the launch of Mermaid Zest Gin, a limited-edition, smooth and refreshing grapefruit and gentle juniper London Dry Gin.
Mermaid Zest Gin is the fourth addition to the sustainable range which includes Mermaid Gin, Mermaid Pink Gin and Mermaid Salt Vodka.
Junipalooza Gin Festival
Mermaid Zest Gin will be launching at Junipalooza Gin Festival on 11th and 12th June at Tobacco Dock, London and will also be available online from the Isle of Wight Distillery and John Lewis from early June 2022.
Mermaid Zest Gin is produced in Seaview at the Isle of Wight Distillery, the first and only distillery on the Island.
Baker: An exciting new addition to our gin portfolio
Xavier Baker, Co-Founder of Mermaid Gin says,
“We are delighted to announce the launch of the limited-edition Mermaid Zest Gin to gin lovers, offering a slightly different, but equally exciting taste profile to our original Mermaid Gin.
“Mermaid Zest Gin is a blend of citrus and herbaceous ingredients, with our signature ‘hint of sea air’ from foraged rock samphire. It’s an exciting new addition to our gin portfolio, demonstrating great versatility and delicious served as a gin and Mediterranean tonic or in a more complex cocktail.”
Unique character of the Isle of Wight
Mermaid spirits are shaped by the distillery’s stunning surroundings and the unique character of the Isle of Wight, all whilst minimising waste using ethically sourced and often locally sourced ingredients to hand-craft a range of smooth yet complex spirits, with a hint of sea air.
Mermaid Zest Gin is produced in harmony with the Island’s coastal elements, using foraged rock samphire and rosemary.
The ‘dew of the sea
Mermaid Zest Gin is subtly enhanced with grapefruit and Cascade hops and gently infused with Island bergamot, lemon zest and wild-foraged coastal rosemary, to produce a light yet complex zesty tone with a subtle sweetness and herbal notes.
Mermaid Zest Gin features the ‘dew of the sea’, coastal rosemary foraged from the Island’s shores. It is also made with fruits grown in the Victorian walled garden of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s Osborne House.
Eco-friendly bottle
Mermaid Zest Gin is a full-strength gin presented in a striking emerald green scaled bottle, in line with the rest of the Mermaid spirit range.
The plastic-free bottle has been crafted from recyclable glass and features a sustainably sourced natural cork stopper and tamper-proof seal made from corn and potato starch, which composts in food waste recycling within 6-12 weeks. The label on the neck of the bottle is made from recyclable, biodegradable paper whilst the bottle is also re-usable and recyclable.
Tasting Notes
- Style: Smooth, refreshing and complex with a zesty tone
- Nose: Fresh grapefruit and gentle juniper
- Taste: Citrus zing and a subtle sweetness with herbal notes
- Finish: Long, layered and complex with a well-rounded mouth feel
- Perfect Serve: Mermaid Zest & Tonic
Pour a measure of Mermaid Zest Gin into an ice-filled glass, top with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic and garnish with a slice of fresh lemon and a sprig of rosemary.
News shared by Ginnie on behalf of Isle of Wight Distillery. Ed
