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Bertha’s Revenge Gin was awarded a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022. This is the highest award Ballyvolane House Spirits Company Ltd have received from a truly independent awards judging panel so far. Congratulations to Justin and Antony. Massive thanks to the judges. We are absolutely delighted.

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We are chuffed-bits that Sloe Bertha was awarded a Bronze at the IWSC (International Wine and Spirits Competition) 2022.

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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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Delighted to be included in the “10 best hotel bars in Ireland”. Nicola Brady writing for the Irish Independent asked some familiar faces to nominate their favourite bars. Patrick and Russell AKA The Gastrogays nominated Ballyvolane House. Thank you! In good company too.

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We are proud and delighted that Sloe Bertha was award BEST IRISH SLOE GIN at the World Gin Awards 2022 in London. We are also chuffed to bits that Bertha’s Navy Strength was award SILVER. Thank you very much! We are celebrating!

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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 to see you there!

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Our boxes are back! From sloe gin cocktails to the Ballyvolane breakfast mugs, these gift boxes represent all things great about staying at Ballyvolane House. Or give one of our vouchers to a loved one, so they can enjoy the experience of Ballyvolane House for themselves.

We have created three one-of-a kind boxes. A huge amount of time and thought has gone into sourcing high quality items that compliment each other, and we have carefully put them together into a number of beautifully presented boxes. Some gifts are from the house itself accompanied by other fantastic treats from across Ireland and beyond!

They all have the theme of an indulgent stay at Ballyvolane House. These boxes can be sent throughout the island of Ireland.

Alternatively give one of our vouchers to a loved one, so they can enjoy the experience of Ballyvolane House for themselves.

Our gift vouchers can be sent out worldwide.

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Bertha’s Revenge Navy Strength picked up 2 Gold Stars at the Great Taste Awards 2021. This is the highest score Ballyvolane House Spirits Company has achieved for their gin so far.

Great Taste is the largest and most trusted accreditation scheme for fine food and drink. It supports, promotes and mentors artisan food producers large and small, who want to supply the UK independent retail sector and overseas stores selling fine food.

Great Taste offers a unique benchmarking and product evaluation service leading to an independent accreditation that encourages confidence and commercial success for small business, generating greater awareness for products locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Since 1994, more than 130,000 products have been put through this robust judging process. Each one is fastidiously blind-tasted by selected chefs, buyers, fine food retailers, restaurateurs, food critics and writers over 70 judging days.

We are delighted with this award.

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