English Sloe Gin · Five Generations · Autumn Hedgerow
Real sloe gin, made the slow way: wild sloe berries steeped in Hayman's own London Dry for three to four months, with nothing rushed and no shortcuts. Deep ruby in the glass, tasting of damson, marzipan and hedgerow — the bottle that belongs in a coat pocket from September onwards.
26% ABV70clReal Sloe Berries3–4 Month SteepFamily Distillers Since 1863
James Burrough begins distilling in London. The family has been making English gin, without a break, ever since.
The Base
Hayman's own London Dry — a proper juniper-led gin rather than a neutral spirit bought in to be sweetened.
The Berries
Wild sloes, the fruit of the blackthorn, picked after the first cold snap when the skins have softened.
Three Months
A slow cold steep, turned by hand, until the gin runs deep ruby and the almond note comes through from the stones.
What Sets It Apart
Real Sloe Berries
Whole fruit steeped, not flavouring added
Three Months Steeping
Slow and cold — the reason it tastes of fruit
On A True Gin Base
Their own London Dry underneath the fruit
Family Owned
Five generations, still independent
Tasting Profile
Damson Fruit
Almond
Juniper
Sweetness
DamsonMarzipanBlackthornRed BerryDry Finish
How to Serve It
Neat, From A Flask
The point of sloe gin — outdoors, in the cold
Sloe Gin Fizz
Lemon, sugar and soda over ice
Topped With Fizz
A splash in a flute of sparkling wine — a Sloe Royale
Pairs Well With
Almond Tart
Bakewell and sloe share the same stone-fruit note
Dark Chocolate
Cocoa and sharp red fruit
Blue Cheese
Stilton and sloe, the winter cheeseboard
Game & Charcuterie
Rich meat wants sharp fruit beside it
The Finishing Touches
Green Velvet Gift Box
Our signature presentation box, added at checkout.
Hand-Tied Ribbon
Wide cream satin, tied by hand into a full bow.
Signature Gift Bag
Our matching gift bag, so it's ready to hand over on arrival.
Your Message
Add a personal note at checkout — we'll include it with the delivery.
Sending it as a surprise? Enter the recipient's address at checkout and we'll deliver straight to their door, boxed, ribboned and carrying your message — in as little as 30–45 minutes anywhere in London.
How We Deliver
London · 30–45 Minutes
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UK-Wide Delivery
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Challenge 21
Age verified on delivery — 18+ ID required. Responsible retailing, always.
At a Glance
Origin
England
Distillery
Hayman's, family-owned since 1863
Style
Sloe gin
Method
3–4 month cold steep on real sloes
ABV
26%
Bottle Size
70cl
Questions
What actually is a sloe?
The fruit of the blackthorn — a small, intensely sharp wild plum that grows in British hedgerows. Raw it is almost inedible. Steeped in gin with sugar for a few months it becomes something else entirely: deep, fruity and faintly almond-scented from the stones.
Is sloe gin still gin?
It is a gin liqueur — real gin with real fruit steeped in it, bottled at a lower strength. What separates the good from the poor is whether the maker used actual sloes and a proper gin base, or flavouring and neutral spirit. This is the former.
When is the right time to drink it?
Traditionally from the first cold weather onwards — shooting season, bonfire night, cold walks, Christmas. It is the one bottle that genuinely tastes better outdoors in October than indoors in June.
Who is this a good gift for?
Anyone who likes the outdoors, the gin drinker who has run out of new London Drys to try, and the host heading into autumn. At 26% it is gentle enough to be poured generously, which is rather the point.
Can you deliver it directly to the person I'm gifting?
Yes — enter their address at checkout and add your message. In London it can be at their door within 30–45 minutes, any hour of the day. The recipient must be 18+ with ID for our Challenge 21 check.
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