British Icon turns Distiller and his Gin is just the tonic
- Captain Sir Tom has partnered with family friend and fellow vintage motorcycle enthusiast Dougie Lampkin MBE, one of the founders of Otterbeck Distillery in Yorkshire, to support The Captain Tom Foundation
- Inspired by the herbs grown in his childhood garden in Yorkshire, Captain Sir Tom’s Gin has notes of rosemary and thyme – perfect for a pre-Sunday Lunch or Christmas Dinner G&T
- The partnership was officially announced last night on Otterbeck Distillery’s Instagram, where the Otterbeck team were joined by Captain Sir Tom himself to introduce the gin
- A selection of hi-res imagery of the bottle, label artwork and Captain Sir Tom enjoying his gin at home here: https://we.tl/t-zHieLnuzlH (‘Cut Out’ for png file)
- Captain Sir Tom revealed he enjoys a G&T late afternoon, just before dinner
- His perfect Yorkshire meal is – Classic Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, followed by Jam Roly Poly and Custard
- His earliest memory of growing up in Yorkshire is taking a motorcycle that he found in a barn and bought for pennies and then rebuilt, then taking dog Billy for a ride over the Moors
OTTERBECK DISTILLERY, YORKSHIRE – The Founders of Otterbeck Distillery are proud to announce a partnership with family friend Captain Sir Tom Moore today: Captain Sir Tom’s Gin is here!
Yorkshireman Captain Sir Tom first met twelve-time Motorcycle Trials World Champion, and co-owner of Otterbeck Distillery, Dougie Lampkin whilst making the ITV film, ‘A Day in the life of Captain Tom.’ They discovered a mutual passion for the Yorkshire Dales and Vintage Motorbikes and a great friendship was made. The war veteran was keen to see Dougie’s collection of bikes at his home and whilst there took the chance to visit the Distillery, founded by Dougie, his wife Nicola and friends. Captain Sir Tom joked he’d like to have his own gin one day – and after many a taste test and reminiscence about his childhood growing up in Yorkshire, Sir Tom’s gin was borne: a gin to celebrate family and friendships.
For Captain Sir Tom, his family and Otterbeck Distillery, the Gin provides a great opportunity to support wonderful causes as proceeds from every bottle sold will be donated to The Captain Tom Foundation.
Nicola Lampkin, Founder, Otterbeck Distillery says,
“It is an amazing privilege to be working with Captain Sir Tom and his foundation which supports some incredible charities; We’re delighted to be able to do our bit to help support such worthwhile causes. Captain Sir Tom has captured the imagination of the world and we’re proud to have distilled a very special gin with a very special man.”
Hannah Ingram-Moore, Daughter of Captain Sir Tom says,
“On behalf of Captain Sir Tom and family we are delighted to be in partnership with Otterbeck Distillery and sincerely look forward to our journey together. We feel an electric connection to Yorkshire so working with a gin based here is so special to us as we continue to build our family legacy and celebrate our heritage.”
Captain Sir Tom London Dry Gin is available from: https://otterbeckdistillery.co.uk/
Direct Link: https://www.otterbeckdistillery.co.uk/index.php/gin/captain-sir-tom-s-london-dry-gin-detail
RRP: £35.95 for 70cl
40% ABV
Tasting Notes: Subtle notes of Rosemary and Thyme shine through in this herbaceous, ultra-smooth London Dry Gin
Suggested Serve: Premium Tonic Water with a Blackberry and Mint Sprig Garnish