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The Legend
An old Devon legend says that the tiny white ‘thunder flowers’ that sometimes grow on the thatched cottage roofs and ancient Dartmoor landscape can ward off both lightning and witchcraft - both handy qualities for any gin we're sure you'll agree.
The Makers
Thunderflower Distillery was launched in 2018 by us, Dom & Anicca from the Devon coastal town of Teignmouth. We created Thunderflower Gin as we wanted a complex, full-bodied London Dry to match our taste, and after being encouraged by customer feedback and a few awards we expanded the distillery and our range of drinks we offer.
Our Process
Thunderflower is a true-craft gin, distilled and bottled by hand in small batches.
London-Dry Method
There are several methods of making gin but the London Dry method is the most rigorous ensuring the best quality distillation and a purity of spirit with no artificial colours, sweeteners or flavourings.
Vapour-Infusion
Rather than steep and boil the botanicals we only use vapour infusion to extract flavour. Our botanicals are placed in a chamber that lies in the path of the alcohol vapour which gently permeates the herbs and spices preserving the delicate flavours and resulting in a smoother spirit. We refresh the botanicals multiple times during the run to ensure consistent and fresh taste.
Pure Dartmoor Spring Water
We use pure, natural spring water drawn at source from deep under Dartmoor to dilute the gin the perfect amount before bottling.
Our Recipes
Balancing flavour is both a science and an art. When we develop a recipe we are aiming to stimulate the five key taste elements - sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami (savoury) to take your enjoyment of our drinks to a higher level.
You'll find our gins are complex and full bodied, with many layers of flavour to be discovered. A taste unique to us.
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Saving water with Aqua Pro
One of the often hidden costs of distilling is the amount of cooling water that is used in the distillation process. With help from the cooling experts at Aqua Cooling...
Saving water with Aqua Pro
One of the often hidden costs of distilling is the amount of cooling water that is used in the distillation process. With help from the cooling experts at Aqua Cooling...
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Solar Powered Gin
Thunderflower Distillery takes a big step to sustainability with investment in solar.
Solar Powered Gin
Thunderflower Distillery takes a big step to sustainability with investment in solar.
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Turkish Thunder
50ml Thunderflower Gin 15ml Fresh lemon juice 10ml Rose syrup Prosecco Rosemary Ice Shake the gin, lemon juice and rose syrup with ice in a cocktail shakerStrain into a champagne...
Turkish Thunder
50ml Thunderflower Gin 15ml Fresh lemon juice 10ml Rose syrup Prosecco Rosemary Ice Shake the gin, lemon juice and rose syrup with ice in a cocktail shakerStrain into a champagne...
