For newly weds in 2021 weddings, parties, honeymoons have been like dancing the hokey-cokey. For Lancashire farmers add in post spring lambing and peak summer cropping and getting time together takes military manoeuvres. So it was a joy to plan an escape for Charlotte & Ed, who married in May but are still (nerves jangling) awaiting news of their party shindig in late July. As the longest day of summer approached Bowland & Bay whisked them away from the wedding planning and fields, for a Ginmoon Adventure.
In the tradition of the Royal Navy the sun is over the yard arm at 11a.m., so what better place to start than close to the coast, at the gun room next to Weeton barracks, tasting Flintlock Navy Strength gin. At 60% ABV, aye aye Captain Tony of Black Powder Gin, we had set sail.
4 distilleries, 2 of the finest country inns in England and a honey bee farm later, we finished the day surrounded by fresh white peonies on Beacon Fell, with Rachel tasting Goosnargh Gin. The peonies were in full bloom, destined to become a Chapter ingredient in their incredible gin story. Cant wait to get back and taste the floral magic.
Gunpowder & white peonies, maybe all marriages need that in the recipe.
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