BURGH ISLAND HOTEL LAUNCHES BESPOKE GIN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTH POINT DISTILLERY
Burgh Island Hotel, an iconic Art Deco hotel situated off Devon’s coastline, in partnership with North Point Distillery, one of Scotland’s most sustainable distilleries, is proud to announce the launch of its own bespoke Burgh Island gin. Infused with delightful citrus notes, the gin has been elegantly blended with 17 different botanicals including Rosa Rugosa and Gorse stemmed from Burgh Island.
These ingredients help to capture the wonderfully wild and magic nature of Burgh Island, with its rich history of hosting noteworthy guests such as Winston Churchill, The Beatles, Agatha Christie, and some of today’s most celebrated musicians and film stars.
Burgh Island’s decision to partner with North Point Distillery, which is one of the UK’s most sustainable distilleries, reflects the hotel’s reputation as the South-West’s leading eco-friendly hotel and its long-standing commitment to ensuring that sustainability is at the heart of its operations.
Receiving most of its energy from wind farms, North Point Distillery is committed to creating premium and sustainable spirits with minimum impact on the local environment. Sharing this commitment to reducing environmental waste, the Burgh Island Gin is contained in bottles made from recycled glass, with even the corks and labels coming from environmentally conscious partners with carbon-free certifications.
Lilly Krupa, Head of Events and Brand, said: “Burgh Island has a well-known history of serving some of the world’s most famous travellers from Agatha Christie to John Lennon. With the launch of Burgh Island Gin, we can now mix some of our favourite cocktails with a spirit that encapsulates the magic and mystery of Burgh Island, which entrance the hotel’s guests. We are also proud to partner with North Point Distillery to ensure that the gin is produced using the best sustainability practices in the spirits industry. We look forward to welcoming guests to taste the gin in our very own Palm Court Bar, and to providing people with the authentic taste of Burgh from the comfort of their own homes.”
Alex MacDonald, Co-Founder of North Point Distillery, added: “We crossed paths with the Burgh Island team by chance, and it’s proven to be an ideal partnership. Like North Point Distillery, Burgh Island has been an innovator in the hospitality industry, pushing for further adoption of more sustainable practices including the use of renewable energy sources. Speaking with Lilly and Giles about what Burgh means to them has helped us create a drink that we hope captures the spirit and charm of the island, so if guests buy a bottle to take home it will be easier for them to conjure up from their memories the mystery and magic of having stayed in such an iconic hotel.”
