One of Oxfordshire's most prominent historic attractions, Blenheim Palace, is set to offer an exciting new range of gins for the summer season. In collaboration with Bicester-based Sky Wave

Gin distillery, Blenheim Palace has crafted three unique gins, each highlighting ingredients grown within the Blenheim Estate's gardens, showcasing the rich history of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Blenheim Palace Signature Gin features lavender and rosemary from the palace's walled gardens, and it is meticulously crafted using the 'one-shot' method. This technique is reserved for producing only the top five percent of gins worldwide, ensuring that nothing is added after distillation except the Blenheim Palace Natural Mineral Water.

The partnership with Sky Wave Distillery also introduces 'The Butler's Gin,' a sloe gin designed to evoke images of the Palace Butler savoring a nightcap in his pantry. The third addition to the trio is 'The Head Gardener's Gin,' which incorporates strawberries and juniper sourced from the palace gardens, following consultation with Blenheim's own head gardener.

While Blenheim Palace is renowned as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, it is currently the residence of the 12th Duke of Marlborough. These exclusive gins can be purchased as gifts or souvenirs on the official Blenheim Palace website or from the on-site Palace Shop, providing visitors with a delightful taste of the historic estate's flavors and essence. Photo by DeFacto, Wikimedia commons.