Question 1

How many Sloes do you need to make 1 litre of Sloe gin?

Accepted Answer

As a general rule, one pound of sloes equates to one litre of sloe gin!

Question 2

Is it better to use Fresh or Frozen Sloes to make sloe gin?

Accepted Answer

Either fresh or frozen sloes produce excellent sloe gin. We recommend freezing sloeberries, as when they've been frozen it breaks the skins open  which intensifies the flavour and speeds up the infusion process. Alternatively, the traditional method is to prick each sloe berry with a thorn from a blackthorn bush.

Question 3

How long do I need to infuse the sloes in the gin?

Accepted Answer

Ideally, three months. However, you can speed the process up by gently shaking the container on a daily basis, then you could expect your gin to be ready for consumption in around two months. You can of course leave your gin to infuse for as long as you like.

Question 4

Where do we pick the sloes?

Accepted Answer

We hand pick all of our sloeberries in the Norfolk and Suffolk countryside.

Question 5

Are sloeberries hard to find?

Accepted Answer

We spend the months when we are not picking, looking for blackthorn bushes, and yes - they are hard to find. However, even when a bush is found, it can never be guaranteed to produce sloes. We are very reliant on bees to pollinate the blossom, as if they don't, no sloeberries will be produced. Unlike apple trees and other fruits, which can be wind-pollinated, sloes are only pollinated by bees.

Question 6

Can i create an account?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can create an account at checkout, this allows you to see your previous orders.

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