Averell - Damson Gin Liqueur (750ml)

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Producer	Averell
Country	United States
Region	New York
Style	Cordials & Liqueurs
Sku	100740
Size	750ml

The Damson Plum (Prunus Damascena) originated in ancient Persia and spread throughout Europe in the middle ages, making its way to North America with early settlers. The Damson is the tartest and spiciest of all plums. Historically famous in jams, brandy and gin, these small, crimson plums have become rare, losing popularity to larger and sweeter cultivated varieties. Our Damson Gin Liqueur is made just after New York State’s autumn harvest. The plums are barrel pressed to extract the juice along with the rich color of the skins, then blended with a small batch American gin. The result is an exceptionally bold and bright liqueur, delicious in classic fizzes.

The Damson plum, an ancient fruit, was introduced throughout Europe by the Crusaders and brought to American shores by early New World settlers. Over time, the small, crimson plums have become rare, losing popularity to larger and sweeter varieties. However, the Damson is the spiciest and most tart of all plums, making it a prized ingredient for culinary enthusiasts. During New York State's Fall Damson harvest, we barrel press the plums to extract the juice along with the rich color of the skins and unite this with our small-batch American gin. The resulting spirit offers sweet aromas of berry, plum and spice that lead to a tart, full flavored palate. Rich, concentrated notes of fresh fruit linger on the finish.