Sloe Bertha takes bronze at Blas awards

Justin Green, co-founder of Ballyvolane House Spirits Company Ltd., accepting the Blas na hÉireann award for Sloe Bertha.

Ballyvolane House Spirits Company Ltd, based at Ballyvolane House in Castlelyons, were among those to secure a win at this year’s Blas na hÉireann awards.

Bertha’s Revenge Sloe Gin, which is distilled and bottled by co-founders Justin Green and Antony Jackson in Castlelyons, picked up a bronze medal.

Speaking with The Avondhu earlier this week, Mr Green said that they are ‘absolutely delighted’ with the recognition.

“We are chuffed to bits to have received this award. This award is a recognition that Sloe Bertha is a delicious-tasting Irish craft gin …”

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