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The IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) based in London announced the 2016 results on 27 July 2016. We are delighted to report that Bertha’s Revenge Gin won a Bronze Medal in the gin category.
The competition is in it’s 47th year and welcomed …

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We use sloes, blackberries and elderflowers that are all foraged from the hedgerows at different times of the year. We pick the elderflowers in May and make a large batch of elderflower cordial, but you can also buy elderflower cordial in the shops.

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We were interviewed by Killian Fox of The Gannet over a spot of lunch and gin cocktails a few weeks ago. Lovely piece, thank you Killian! Fab pics by Emile Dineen. …

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It’s elderflower time again. We have been harvesting elderflower heads over the past week and we have been getting lots of requests for our elderflower cordial recipe. Happy to share it and please click here to view the …

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Delighted to share this review of Bertha’s Revenge Gin by the Gin Foundry. It’s very fair and we would like to extend our thanks to the Gin Foundry for taking the time to review Bertha. …

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This is the cocktail we serve during the spring and summer at Ballyvolane House as the rhubarb is in season and we grow it in our walled-garden. A couple of Rhubarb Martinis before dinner promises lively conversation throughout dinner. They are absolutely delicious and very easy to make.

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We are very excited to announce the return of Lens & Larder workshop to Ballyvolane House with the incredibly talented Renee Kemps from 26 to 29 April.
Renee …

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‘Bertha’s Legacy’ by Gillian Nelis in the Sunday Business Post Magazine on St. Valentine’s Day. Stunning pics by Clare Keogh. Thank you very much Gillian, lovey piece. …

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