A RECENT Rotary talk by Birkdale Gin creator Damian Bond has helped an ongoing fundraising appeal for Parkinson’s UK to surpass the £300 mark.
The Rotary Club of Southport Links invited Damian Bond from the Birkdale Craft Distillery to give an after dinner talk on the creation of Birkdale Gin, following the recent publicity of the concoction in the Champion
A spokesperson for the rotary club said: “Following an excellent meal in the Royal Clifton Hotel, Damian gave an introduction to the history of gin and how it evolved as a medicine in three stages, starting with European herbs and roots, then sweetened and made more drinkable with juniper and finally the addition of exotic spices from new spice trade with Africa and the orient, which was controlled by 17th century Holland.
“We then re-created the tasting event that chose the one of five blends of gin that became the favourite and Birkdale Gin.
“Interestingly the rotary club favourite was a different blend. We’re not sure whether this says something about Rotary or the gin drinkers of Birkdale?!
“£50 was raised for charitable causes and donated to Parkinsons UK bringing the current fundraising total to £300.”
Birkdale Gin is available to buy in the Wine Rack, Weld Parade, Birkdale and available by the glass in the Wine Rack, the Barrel House, Villaggio Cucina and Fishermens Rest in Birkdale plus Jack & Gin in Burscough.
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