Green Farm, Barton-le-Willows, York YO60 7PD, UK
Sloemotion Gin Fine Glorious tasting spirits
Who We Are
Founded in 2002, Sloemotion Distillery is an artisan business creating great tasting spirits and liqueurs. We are based at Green Farm, in the village of Barton-le-Willows, just north of York and near to the market town of Malton, Yorkshire’s food capital.
The business began almost by accident, when a farming initiative to improve wildlife habitats resulted in an abundance of sloes. To Joff Curtoys, an ecologist by training, who had grown up drinking his father’s home-made Sloe Gin, an idea began to take shape and Sloemotion was born.
To learn more about our Environmental, Social and Governance policies click here:
The fields, rich meadows, woodlands and especially the tangled hedgerows in North Yorkshire provided the inspiration for the business and are still at the heart of every decision made.
21st Century Responsible Distilling
The biggest energy usage at any distillery is the still itself. We use the energy-efficient iStill. The iStill’s design, insulation and computer controls means, using up to 5 times less energy than a traditional still, our distillery is always literally (& metaphorically) cool!
Our Head Distiller Ian uses his experience and that of his team to review existing recipes and trial new ideas using our second smaller development iStill.
To find out more about what else we do to minimise our impact on the environment:
Foraging
We forage at Green Farm and the surrounding countryside through the seasons for hedgerow fruits and botanicals to use in the creation of our products. Once gathered, we dry or freeze them to preserve and concentrate flavours for the distillation or steeping processes.
Traditional Steeping
The business began by scaling up traditional kitchen recipes and techniques to make quality liqueur products. Today, we still follow those award-winning methods.
The core element of our liqueur making is macerating or steeping whole fruit in small batches over a period of months. This lengthy process, along with regular stirring, allows the product flavour to fully develop and mature.
Taste every batch
At the end of the process, every batch is assessed for taste and colour. Joff is the key person for this but we all have to get involved now and again…. Sometimes it sharpens the mind!
Second-hand Sloes
We re-cycle, re-use and re-purpose whatever and wherever we can – we don’t like waste. Our tastiest use of re-purposing comes with our second-hand sloes!
Our skilful team have developed innovative recipes using the gin-soaked sloes (too good to throw away!) to make our unique and award winning Sloe Gin Chocolate Truffles and Sloe Chutney.
Waste not, want not.
To find out more about how we re-purpose, re-cycle and re-use, click the button below:
Sloemotion Rhubarb & Raspberry Dry Gin – 5cl, 70cl
£39.99
Delicious and delightfully refreshing; our bestseller for a reason. Sourced from the Yorkshire Rhubarb triangle we experimented to see what this celebrated local product would taste like with juicy raspberries..
Description
Delicious and delightfully refreshing; our bestseller for a reason. Sourced from the Yorkshire Rhubarb triangle we experimented to see what this celebrated local product would taste like with juicy raspberries.
We were keen to champion rhubarb, and when expertly blended with our Hedgerow Gin; we found we rather enjoyed the results. Unlike a lot of rhubarb gins WE DO NOT add sugar, ours is bone-dry; as a gin should be. A slightly sweeter tonic then brings the gently fruity elements to the fore.
Nose – green and fruity aroma, with a gentle sweetness mixed with juniper
Palate – bone dry with background fruit & herb notes, but with clear gin character
Finish – bone dry with subtle & delightful fruity notes
Botanicals
Juniper, coriander, angelica, orris & bay with six botanicals foraged from the farm and local hedgerows: crab apple, rosehip, elderflower, nettle leaf & wildflower meadow hay. Stones from the spent fruit from our sloe gin.
Fresh Yorkshire “Rhubarb Triangle” rhubarb & raspberries
Perfect Serve
Elderflower tonic, garnish with Raspberries & mint with lots of ice.
Sorted Food – Strawberry Gin Liqueur – 50cl
Sorted Food x Sloemotion Distillery are proud to present our Summer Special Strawberry Gin Liqueur with Vanilla and Black Pepper.
Description
Aside from freshly cut grass (and nobody wants that in a gin) is there a more perfect or symbolic smell than ripe British strawberries in the summer? Turning a surplus of saved strawberries from last year’s bountiful crop into the hero of this drink, we’ve crammed basket-loads of Annabel’s Deliciously British strawberries into our Hedgerow Gin. Balanced out with some natural vanilla and a crack of black pepper to give the liqueur a warming savoury finish that is as elegant as it looks.
Nose – bursting with fresh strawberry and summer meadow
Palate – smooth, fruity and with a roundness of vanilla
Finish – subtle warming black pepper spice
Sweetness – medium sweetness
Botanicals
Juniper, Coriander, Angelica, Orris & Bay, along with six botanicals foraged from the farm and local hedgerows: Crab Apple, Rosehip, Elderflower, Nettle Leaf & Wildflower meadow hay, as well as stones from the spent fruit from our Sloe Gin.
Perfect Serve
Crafted to be serve neat over ice. But why not extend to a thirst-quenching summer drink by adding a splash into a dry sparkling apple or pear cider or, for a very special occasion, a coupe of English sparkling wine.
Hedgerow Dry Gin – 5cl, 70cl
£39.99
This classic juniper led gin was inspired by the hedgerows of North Yorkshire where we have abundant botanicals to add subtle tones and flavours. Initially, we were looking to make…
Description
This classic juniper led gin was inspired by the hedgerows of North Yorkshire where we have abundant botanicals to add subtle tones and flavours. Initially, we were looking to make a gin to make better Sloe Gin and on the basis of what grows together, goes together we went back to those hedges for inspiration. We do make better Sloe Gin with it, but actually it tastes rather remarkable as a Gin too!
Nose – clear juniper notes underpinned by gentle floral, herbal & fruit tones
Palate – juniper dry, followed by floral and fruit tones including apple and elderflower
Finish – dry but with a delightfully light, fruity smoothness.
Botanicals
Juniper, coriander, angelica, orris & bay with six botanicals foraged from the farm and local hedgerows: crab apple, rosehip, elderflower, nettle leaf & wildflower meadow hay. Stones from the spent fruit from our sloe gin.
Perfect Serve
Indian tonic water, garnish with apple and thyme and lots of ice.
Sloemotion Blackberry & Apple Dry Gin – 5cl, 70cl
£39.99
Following the mantra of what grows together, goes together we experimented with these two hedgerow staples; blackberries, the jewel-like, mellow, juicy fruit and the sweet & sour green apple, blending…
Description
Following the mantra of what grows together, goes together we experimented with these two hedgerow staples; blackberries, the jewel-like, mellow, juicy fruit and the sweet & sour green apple, blending it with our Hedgerow Gin. Again, with no sugar added, this dry but fruity gin is a delight on any day and celebrates that perfect autumn fruit combination.
Nose – green & dark fruits dominate, but with clear juniper notes in the background
Palate – prominent juniper with strong fruity overtures
Finish – dry finish with subtle mellow fruitfulness
Botanicals
Juniper, coriander, angelica, orris & bay with six botanicals foraged from the farm and local hedgerows: crab apple, rosehip, elderflower, nettle leaf & wildflower meadow hay. Stones from the spent fruit from our sloe gin.
Hedgerow blackberries and green apple.
Perfect Serve
Indian tonic water, garnish with blackberries & an apple slice with lots of Ice. As an alternative try with Ginger Ale.
Sloemotion Sloe Gin – 5cl, 50cl, 70cl
£29.99
Description
This is where it all began. Conservation work on the farm ended up yielding lots of fruit on the hedges helping wildlife; it also gave us an idea for a little business! Twenty years on we’re still making it in the same way; hand-picked, hedgerow fruit steeped in our own Hedgerow Gin with a bit of sugar – how our country fore-fathers have made it for centuries.
Nose – rich dark aromatic fruits and cherry, with gentle almond notes
Palate – velvety, rich and jammy, bold and beautiful, hints of juniper
Finish – sweet and dry, warming the cockles, as it goes by
Sweetness – mid-range sweetness
Botanicals
Juniper, coriander, angelica, orris & bay with six botanicals foraged from the farm and local hedgerows: crab apple, rosehip, elderflower, nettle leaf & wildflower meadow hay. Stones from the spent fruit from our sloe gin.
Hand-picked, hedgerow sloes.
Perfect Serve
Serve neat. Or, if you’re in a celebratory mood add a tot to prosecco, cava or Champagne for a Sloe Royale. Sloe Gin is also an ingredient in lots of classic cocktails, like a Charlie Chaplin, or the aptly named, Blackthorn. Or, why not try a Sloe Gin Negroni or Sloe Martini.
Sloemotion Sloe Gin with Elderberry – 70cl
£29.99
Description
Our exciting, new release for 2021 uses two of the very best Hedgerow heroes; whole, handpicked sloe berries and elderberries. This is a combination of velvety and fruity, a real treat to enjoy with family and friends both at Christmas AND throughout the year.
Nose: sweet, fruity
Palate: Extra rich and fruity tones with extra depth
Finish: warming, velvety and dry
Perfect Serve: Serve neat – A delightfully fruity tipple on ice.
Sloemotion Damson Gin – 50cl, 70cl
£29.99
Description
Ryedale in the northern part of the Vale of York used to be a major producer of Damsons, the domesticated cousin of the Sloe. We thought we’d honour this amazing and bountiful fruit by steeping it in our Hedgerow Gin, but to distinguish it from our other liqueurs we lowered the sugar levels to make a delightfully dry, liqueur.
Nose – bold, dark fruits with almond notes.
Palate – rich, fruity and jammy with clear juniper/gin notes
Finish – dry and warming
Sweetness – low sweetness
Botanicals
Juniper, coriander, angelica, orris & bay with six botanicals foraged from the farm and local hedgerows: crab apple, rosehip, elderflower, nettle leaf & wildflower meadow hay. Stones from the spent fruit from our sloe gin.
Hand-picked, orchard damsons
Perfect Serve
Serve neat. Or, for a low alcohol. fruity G&T add a measure of Damson Gin and top up with lemon tonic or bitter lemon.
Sloemotion Sloe Gin with Winter Spices – 70cl
£39.99
Description
This limited edition is a classic Sloe Gin with a few twists – stronger than our classic Sloemotion Sloe Gin as the sloe berries are steeped for much longer. We then blend it with carefully selected winter spices to create a deeper, richly warming taste. This is spiced and aromatic and is perfect served neat as a classic winter warmer and can also be paired with a premium tonic or delicious as a mulled winter drink garnished with orange peel.
Nose: aromatic, spiced,
Palate: spicy, rich, warming
Perfect Serve: with ginger ale or mulled with a pear cider.
The Team
JOFF CURTOYS
Conserves and Concocts
Hedgerow Botanical Vodka & Mediterranean Tonic
When not at work can be found….tending to his wild flower meadows.
CLAIRE CURTOYS
Creates and Narrates
Bramble Whisky neat.
When not at work can be found….admiring her sweet peas.
JOSH WILFORD
Meets and Sells (North)
Bramble Whisky & Ginger Ale
When not at work can be found….under the thumb!
PAUL GOUNDRY
Bottling and Boxing
Sloe Ruby – drunk neat
When not at work can be found…..entertaining his dog and child!
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