News
General news from Bertha’s byre and the Ginsmiths within.-
Orla Kiely's top pick in Image Living & Interiors Magazine
Image Interiors and Living Magazine March/April 2017 is now on the shelves. Orla Kiely shares here favourite spaces and inspirations. Ballyvolane House is one of her favourite escapes. Thank you so much Orla!
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Good Food Ireland shares recipe for 'Salmon gravlax cured with Bertha's Revenge Gin'
Delighted our recipe for Gravlax cured with Bertha’s Revenge Gin was shared by Good Food Ireland. We serve this up to our guests at Ballyvolane House throughout the year. The fragrant spices and citrus notes in the gin work brilliantly with the salmon. It takes three days to cure properly. Serve with dill-mustard sauce and cucumber pickle.
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'High Spirits' by Jo Linehan writing for Ear to the Ground Magazine
Irelands current tipple of choice is being produced by the glassfull all over the isle. But what exactly is giving Irish gin and it’s makers the edge on the market. Jo Linehan investigates.
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Review of Sloe Bertha by the 'Irish Gin Blogger'
Berthas Revenge gin hails from Ballyvolane House, a well established and beautiful country house in Co .Cork. The gin is the lovechild of two friends, Anthony Jackson, and Justin Green. Anthony, with a history of farming, then into the wine business, and Justin venturing from dairy farming into the hospitality sector, you can start to make sense of how the base spirits innovative ingredient came about- Whey alcohol. An intriguing and slightly bewildering thing to hear of a gin made from milk, but it works brilliantly.
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Cork Young Entrepreneurs Networking Event at Ballyvolane House
Cork Young Entrepreneurs Networking Event organised by the Local Enterprise Office South Cork will be held on Friday, 3rd February 2017 at Ballyvolane House. Justin Green will talk about the story behind Bertha’s Revenge Gin, a recent entrant to the craft gin scene and making a big splash, and how they have grown sales to date.
Cork-based entrepreneur Pat Lynch will give a presentation on the night with some valuable insights into how to successfully maximise sales.
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'23 Irish drinks you need to try that aren't Guinness' by the GastroGays
Huge thanks to Patrick Hanlon and Russell James Alford AKA the GastroGays for including Bertha in this article in the Irish Post in London.
“NOTHING against a pint of the iconic ‘black stuff’, but Ireland’s drink game goes way beyond stout.
Across the Emerald Isle, the craft beer and small batch spirit distillery business is booming.
Not just selling locally (and selling out) but lots of which are becoming increasingly popular and available overseas.
Here’s our suggestions to wet your whistle…”
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'How distilling gin is a tonic for one family business' The Irish Times
‘How distilling gin is a tonic for one family business’ by Susan Clarke writing for The Irish Times. Thanks Susan!
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The Gin Guide Awards 2017 - Gin Innovation Award for Bertha
We are delighted to announce that Bertha has won an award from The Gin Guide Awards 2017! We are chuffed to bits and have been celebrating! Thank you.
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The Black Label on Bertha's Revenge Irish Milk Gin by Allison Russo
We are delighted to share this article on Bertha’s Revenge Irish Milk Gin by Allison Russo writing for The Black Label. Thanks very much Allison!
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Happy Xmas! GINgle all the Whey!
It’s been a cracking first year and a bit for Bertha’s Revenge Gin. Our little family is expanding and looking forward to adding to our range in 2017. Thank you to all our customers, followers, distributors, suppliers, friends & families for all your fantastic support of Bertha. Happy Xmas & GINgle all the way!