Ivaar the Boneless Exeter Gin Navy Strength London Dry Gin 57%

Available from £8:
5cl mini bottle | 20cl bottle | 70cl bottle

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About

Exeter Gin's Navy Strength (57% abv) Ivaar The Boneless, is a juniper rich gin which has had the accolade of being awarded a 3* Great Taste Award.  Made using the traditional London Dry method in small batches using 'Isabelle' our copper alembic still named after our much loved Granddaughter. 

When looking at a name for our navy strength version of our bold, robust Exeter Gin and to continue the focus around Exeter's rich heritage, the Viking link was the clear winner as when they hit our shores we certainly knew they'd arrived!  Although Guthrum, King of the East failed in his conquest of Wessex, we had already seen and read plenty about Ivaar the Boneless and the story had to start there!

The 70cl bottle label lower foil is embossed with runes which translate to :

"Fight like a Viking and defend like a Saxon" 

Using the finest botanicals including tarragon, basil, cardamon and marigold with finishing notes of cinnamon and orange. This navy strength is all about taste, quality and a super smooth finish with a refined sophisticated profile that reflects not just the spirit of Exeter but also the rich heritage of British distilling.  Not to forget a nod to the Vikings who certainly gave us lots of stories to tell.  This gin has been driven by our rich heritage and vibrant storytelling.

Founder Karen Skerratt says ;

" I absolutely love this gin and cried when we got our 3* Great Taste award.  When you pour this you pour quality, the oils and flavours have seen many whisky drinkers enjoy a neat glass of this.  This is a moment of quiet contemplation to be sipped with a fresh piece of orange peel or stick of cinnamon simply dropped in with a cube of ice."

Distiller Mick's Notes

"I continue to feel an immense feeling of pride every time I see someone taste our Ivaar the Boneless for the first time.  I always encourage them to start off 'neat' with a little ice and watch as they savour the incredible depths of Juniper rich flavour combining with the orange & cinnamon tones, with the oils providing a smoothing warmth as it goes down"  

3* Star Great Taste Judges comments:

"A wonderfully rich nose is redolent with juniper oils - convincing, rounded, enticing. The palate is broad and intriguing with marked herbal notes balanced by pepper flavour.  There is evolution on the palate - surprisingly without burn. Waves of flavour come and go delightfully. Tonic opens out flavours yet more, while the firm backbone of the gin retains its character. The louche is marked, confirming the impression of quality aromatic oils.  The finish is long - even diluted with tonic. We cannot imagine any improvement her (except perhaps via that twist of orange peel)"

For 18+ use