Damson Gin

Posted by Mo Buttner-Jenkins on February 1, 2011 at 1:52am

I am looking out for these Damson plums at the moment, no luck as yet. Did make a batch in early March last year with some plums picked up from farmers market in Masterton. Only a small batch then of 1kg of fruit, the resulting liquer is the most devine yet I have made. If anyone knows where to buy these in the Wellington region, give me a hollar please.

Am seriously considering growing these for future batches.

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  • Yvonne Nikolaison February 1, 2011 at 8:29pm
    silly question, but could you taste that you had used gin? My partner doesn't like the taste of gin, so thought I would ask
    • Mo Buttner-Jenkins > Yvonne Nikolaison February 2, 2011 at 2:09am
      No not at all, we are G & T drinkers especially during the summer months, but I find the Damson Gin very sweet & fruity of plum. Very nice as a night cap or drink on completion of a special dinner.
  • Yvonne Nikolaison February 1, 2011 at 6:16am
    Ohhh now there is a thought, hmmm we don't grown damson plums this far south, but I can see me shopping for gin and plums just the same. I think I will check out other ideas for alcohol. When we settle Damson plums will be on the list of trees to plant.
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