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Be the first to taste a ten-month macerated sloe gin at this intimate winter tasting in Combermere. Enjoy a welcome Sloe G&T, two seasonal cocktails, and 10% off bottles on the launch night.
Be the first to taste a ten-month macerated sloe gin at this intimate winter tasting in Combermere. Enjoy a welcome Sloe G&T, two seasonal cocktails, and 10% off bottles on the launch night.
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Combermere, England — On a brisk winter evening in the village of Combermere, the New Sloe Gin Launch & Winter Cocktail Evening offers a low-key, sensory celebration of local harvest and craft distilling. This event introduces a sloe gin macerated for ten months from 100% locally picked sloes; guests begin with a welcome Sloe G&T, move through two winter-themed cocktails, and can buy a bottle at 10% off to take home. The setting is intimate by design: small groups, warm lighting, and a focus on tasting notes — fruit, astringency, warming spice — that reveal how ten months of maceration shifts a fruit harvest into a bottling with character. For travelers who include food and drink in their outdoor itineraries, this tasting is a compact cultural stop. Combermere sits in a rural stretch of England where hedgerows, winter woodland, and fields meet small village streets. The event makes a strong local connection by using foraged sloes; that link between landscape and craft is the trip’s core appeal. Rather than a factory tour, this is a convivial evening that puts provenance on the table: the fruit source, the bespoke gin recipe, and the patient aging that produces color and depth. Why book it? The launch evening is a chance to be among the first to taste a limited release, to ask questions about maceration and botanicals, and to compare cocktails that illustrate how one base spirit shifts across recipes. It’s ideal for couples, small groups, or solo travelers who want an accessible nighttime activity after a day walking local trails or visiting nearby heritage sites. Practical notes: the event runs about 2.5 hours and has an age minimum of 18. Bring photo-capable phones for close-up bottle shots and an ID if you plan to purchase. Because the production uses hand-picked sloes, quantities are limited and the tasting can sell out on launch nights. The host’s focus on local fruit and winter flavor makes this more than a drink — it’s a compact lesson in how place shapes flavor. This launch also highlights small-scale sustainability in action: foraging and seasonal production minimize transport and make the bottle a direct expression of the surrounding countryside. Whether you’re mapping food-and-drink stops across rural England or seeking a distinctive evening experience in Combermere, the New Sloe Gin Launch & Winter Cocktail Evening pairs approachable tasting with a clear sense of place. Expect staff, stories about the foraging season, and tasting cards to take notes; this is an evening that suits curious drinkers and those who appreciate seasonal craft. Reservations are recommended for launch nights; check the booking link for availability and be ready to bring home a bottle that captures a winter harvest.
easy.
2–3 hours.
No special fitness required; the experience is seated and conversational.
Minimum age is 18; please bring valid photo ID for entry and purchases.
Yes—attendees receive 10% off a bottle on the evening while stocks last.
The tasting runs approximately 2.5 hours.
The booking details do not list a meeting point; check your confirmation email or the booking link for arrival instructions.
Cancellation and refund terms are set by the host—check the booking page or confirmation for specific policies.
Accessibility details were not provided in the listing; contact the host via the booking link to confirm access needs.
Sloe gin has long been part of British seasonal drinking traditions: sloes are steeped in spirit each autumn and traditionally bottled for winter consumption.
The event emphasizes local foraging and seasonal production; sourcing fruit nearby reduces transport emissions and supports small-scale sustainability.
The Nest is a hospitality and events venue located in Combermere, England. It offers curated social experiences focused on gin, cocktails, and light dining. The Nest hosts a range of bookable experiences including Afternoon G & Tea, Cocktails & Canapés, Quiz night, Gin Tasting, Distilling Experience, and Gin & Cheese Night. Each experience follows a clear format: Afternoon G & Tea pairs three double gin and tonics with mini sandwiches, cakes, and treats; Cocktails & Canapés provides three cocktails with full table service between 6pm and 8pm; Quiz night is a themed, social trivia event hosted by The Nest team; Gin Tasting includes a welcome drink, an introduction, and six gin and tonics served at leisure at 16 Pepper St, Nantwich; the Distilling Experience runs for two hours, provides expert guidance, a copper still, and access to up to 60 botanicals for crafting a bespoke gin; Gin & Cheese Night offers a double gin and tonic and a mini cheeseboard per guest from 6pm to 8pm at 16 Pepper St, Nantwich. The Nest emphasizes hands-on workshops, small-group tastings, and relaxed social nights. Booking information, location details, and available dates are provided through The Adventure Collective listing and the venue's booking channels. The Nest operates in third-party venues on Pepper Street in Nantwich and in Combermere, England, and is featured on The Adventure Collective for local experiential bookings. Advance booking is recommended for group events and the Distilling Experience due to limited session capacity and specialist equipment. Check availability online today.
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