News
General news from Bertha’s byre and the Ginsmiths within.-
Martha Stewart "Baileys and Beyond: These Are the Irish Spirits to Add to Your Bar Cart" by Amy Cappiello
In the run up to St. Patrick’s Day, Emily Cappiello highlights Irish creams, a plethora of Irish whiskies, and some notable gins for marthastewart.com. We are delighted Bertha’s Revenge Irish Milk Gin is included. Thank you Emily!
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Bertha's Revenge Crab Apple Gin Liqueur
Antony Jackson and Justin Green co-founders and distillers of Bertha’s Revenge Gin are delighted to introduce a new member to their little herd ‘BERTHA’S REVENGE CRAB APPLE GIN LIQUEUR’.
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Big Bertha - the world's oldest cow
Bertha, or ‘Big Bertha’ as she was known, was a legendary Droimeann cow from Sneem in Co. Kerry. She was reared locally, and was bought as a calf by a farmer called Jerome O’Leary.
When she died on New Year’s Eve 1993, just 3 months shy of her 49th birthday, she had become something of a local celebrity. Over the course of her long life she had given birth to 39 calves, and this achievement, together with her tremendous age, had earned her an entry in the Guinness Book of Records. This fame was harnessed productively by Mr. O’Leary; Bertha became a regular at local fairs, and lead the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Sneem where she was engaged in raising money for local cancer relief charities.
BERTHA’S WAKE The reason that we know so much about Bertha is that a mutual friend of ours, writer and historian Turtle Bunbury, stumbled upon her wake which was held in the Blackwater Tavern between Sneem and Kenmare on the the night of the 31st December 1993. We have always loved the story which he later had published in the Guardian newspaper.
When we were thinking of a name for our gin we wanted to find something that was eye-catching, distinctive and that dove-tailed with the pedigree of what are working with and what we have set out to achieve. The dairy farming heritage of Ballyvolane, our use of whey alcohol in the gin, and our shared love of the gorgeous and gentle characters that can be found only in Ireland led us back to Bertha. To immortalise her memory, we have brought her back in spirit, literally!!
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Christmas Market in Castlelyons, Sunday, 28th November
We are delighted to have a stall at “A Taste of Christmas” this coming Sunday, 28th November from 12noon to 4pm at Fr. Ferris Park in Castlelyons. Hope you can join us.
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Ginfluencers UK review Bertha's Revenge Gin
Oscar and Scott AKA The Ginfluencers UK gave Bertha’s Revenge Gin a glowing review on their YouTube channel. Bertha brought smiles to their faces and we are delighted they enjoyed Bertha so much. The sampled Bertha neat and with tonic in a ‘B&T’.
Thank you so much! Please come and see us if you are ever visiting Co. Cork
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We are Hiring!
We have a vacancy for a Distillery General Assistant at Ballyvolane House Spirits Company. Join our tiny team and help us make one of Ireland’s most loved gins. The position will be part-time (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and based in the distillery which is located in the farm yard at Ballyvolane House in Co. Cork. The job entails bottling, labelling, packing and cleaning and a good bit of heavy-lifting.
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Bertha's Revenge Navy Strength is a finalist at the Blas na hÉireann Awards 2021
Chuffed to bits that Naval Bertha is a finalist in the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards 2021.
Now in it’s 14th year, Blas na hEireann, The Irish Food Awards is the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland. Products from every county on Ireland were entered into the 2020 competition to win Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards in a broad range of food and drink categories as well as key awards such as Supreme Champion and Best Artisan Producer.
The Blas na hÉireann Awards are a fantastic showcase of the best artisan produce from the island of Ireland.
Fingers-crossed!
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Bertha Marmalade Short Film - the proof of the pudding is in the eating
The proof of the pudding is in the eating. We are delighted to share this video clip by David McClelland of us thoroughly enjoying a slice of toast with a generous dollop of Bertha’s Revenge Gin marmalade. It is absolutely delicious and made by our friends at Crossogue Preserves. Total heaven!
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Ballyvolane House News Summer 2021
Delighted to share all the goings-on at Ballyvolane House this summer.
Staycation in splendid isolation in the house or in the cosy glamping bell tents and quirky arks in the gardens. Weddings are back! Ballyvolane House is also opening up the gardens and a pop-up cafe on selected dates during the summer. A warm welcome to Sarah English who has just joined the team as House Chef.
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IWSC Silver Award 2021 for Naval Bertha
We are chuffed to bits that the latest addition to our little herd, Bertha’s Revenge Navy Strength Gin won a ‘Spirit Silver’ Award at the IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) 2021 in London. The International Wine & Spirit Competition awards excellence to wines & spirits in over 90 countries, encouraging recognition for quality products since 1969.