Three Mermaid Gin expressions from U.K. spirits producer Isle of Wight Distillery are now available in the U.S. The LIVE virtual tastings are carried out in the last week of the month. Please keep an eye on our socials for confirmed dates! Most commonly, you’ll find strawberry, raspberry, pink grapefruit, rhubarb or even rose petals included. They'll vary in colour from pale blushes to vibrant bubblegum pink, and you'll likely find that most big brands have had a go, and even some supermarkets! How should I serve pink gin?

But, we’re only interested in the very best! So, we’ve put our top spirit team on the case to find the best pink gins for 2023. Produced by Isle of Wight Distillery (the first and only distillery on the English island), Mermaid Gin is made using ethically and locally sourced ingredients — and “a hint of sea air,” the brand noted. Following its success in the U.K. and Europe, sea-inspired spirits brand Mermaid Gin has officially launched in the U.S., according to Food & Beverage Magazine . Mermaid’s Kiss Situated just off England’s south coast sits the Isle of Wight. The island’s first (and only) distillery was licensed in 2014 with two friends at the helm, Xavier Baker and Conrad Gauntlett. Both had worked in the drinks industry with Xavier being a brewer and Conrad’s experience being in wine production.

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Xavier Baker, co-founder of the gin, said: “The brand has seen huge success in the UK and Europe and we hope to see it gain further momentum globally with the launch in the US. We are delighted to announce the launch of Mermaid to US customers,” shared Xavier Baker, Co-Founder of Mermaid Gin. “The brand has seen huge success in the UK and Europe and we hope to see it gain further momentum globally with the launch in the US. With gin sales volumes rising in the US, we feel this is a good time to be launching Mermaid to US customers and look forward to working with our distributors to grow the brand throughout the US in 2023.” With gin sales volumes rising in the US, we feel this is a good time to be launching our gins to US customers and look forward to working with our distributors to grow the brand throughout the US in 2023.”

In addition, the brand secured listings with luxury cruise operators Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, which are both based in Miami, Florida. Expressions now available in the U.S. include Mermaid Gin, Mermaid Pink Gin and Mermaid Zest Gin. E ach scale-patterned bottle of gin features a sustainably sourced natural cork stopper, compostable seal and biodegradable paper. Our in-house drinks expert enlisted a panel of testers to hunt for well-balanced, aromatic pink gins. They tried 22 different brands in total, looking for easy-drinking styles with well-integrated botanicals.

Mermaid Gin is also set to be available to enjoy through Miami-based cruise operators Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises. Mermaid Gin Tasting Notes, Via the Brand