Fordington Gin: A great gin for great people

Gill Donnell chats with Ros Nelmes of the successful Dorset-based gin brand and one of our incredible sponsors

Gill: Ros, tell us about Fordington Gin and its success.

Ros: Fordington Gin is a fast-growing business and it all began at home on the kitchen table. We have won Gold at Taste of the West, Gold at the International Women’s Wine & Spirits Awards, Silver at the World Gin Awards and been shortlisted by Great British Foods. Now a premium Dorset gin, Fordington is sold in over 70 artisan and independent retailers in Dorset.

Gill: You’re sponsoring the Independent Food and/or Drink Award. What are you looking for?

Photo © Lara Jane Thorpe Photography

Ros: What I’m looking for in the Independent Food and/or Drink Award winner will be first and foremost excellent customer service, selling good local produce, promoting local, being as eco as they can and with a very well-presented shop.

Gill: Tell us about your plans for the next five years.

Ros: The next five years? Stay in business! Continue to do well, support local, become a well-known, respected and established Dorset brand, expanding all the time, and still in love with what I do.

Available from Fordington Gin:

Fordington Gin Original The fi rst truly brilliant London Dry with the Fordington magical twist.

Gurt Lush A gin of seafaring strength with an ABV of 50% – a bolder gin for the adventurous enthusiast, with the same magical Fordington taste.

English Rose A beautiful rose gin for the perfect summer’s day. It’s fl oral and delicate, with the subtle fragrance of roses and the taste of summer in an English country garden.

Seasonal Varieties Also available is Cupid’s Bow for Valentine’s Day, Strawberry, Apple and Blackberry, Orange and Elderfl ower and Christmas Cheer! All hand-created, beautifully prepared and thoroughly enjoyed.

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About Ros Ros’ background is rooted in a longstanding heritage of a real passion for food and drink fl avours, drawing together a wealth of knowledge, experience and an intense curiosity for the unusual. Fordington Gin is based in Dorset at her Dorchester home Now a premium Dorset gin, Fordington is sold in over 70 artisan and independent retailers in Dorset. Photo © Jason Holt