Surrey’s Silent Pool launches striking new gin

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Sam Pither

Guildford-based distillery Silent Pool has launched its new Black Juniper Gin.

The drink uses juniper which only grows above 4000 metres, sourced from the Kingdom of Bhutan and sustainably collected by local foragers who leave some berries on bushes to maintain the future supply of the scarce black juniper.

This is combined with botanicals including Coriander, Voatsiperifery and Tasmanian Mountain Pepper to create the 43 per cent ABV gin, which is being sold for £295.

Marketing Director Rhian Billington said: “Genuinely innovative projects are integral to us here at Silent Pool Distillers.

“Working closely with Michael Rutland OBE, the United Kingdom’s honorary consul in Bhutan, this private commission of black juniper berries has allowed us to create a truly remarkable gin expression that exceeds the expectation of our discerning customers and fellow gin producers alike.

“It was also important to us that we could incorporate Bhutanese culture into each step of Silent Pool Black Juniper Gin’s production and we are excited to see the reaction to this truly remarkable spirit from Silent Pool Distillers, and where it may lead us to as an independent gin distillery.”

Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset. A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise. Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.