The Ballykeefe Distillery has been a family business for many years and is run by the Ging family. It took 25 years of research to build a distillery that does justice to Irish whiskey and supports both the environment and sustainability through all the processes. The sloe gin is fermented for seven months in the fruit of the stern thorn, which gives it its special flavour and colour.Tasting notes:Colour: Dark. Nose: Deep plum scents, botanical note, cinnamon and blackcurrant. Taste: Thick and soft, pithy fruit, stern thorn and cassis flavours. Finish: Long lasting, warming and spicy. Try this sloe gin served with ice cubes in summer and hot with cloves in winter.