Getting in to the festive spirit #Blog

Briony Wilson
28th October 2019

As we enter November, and the nights draw in, it seems less hasty and more timely to mention the ‘C’ word – Christmas is nearly upon us with only 8 weeks to go.

With the gin craze showing no sign of slowing down, and the versatility of the spirit seeming to be endless, little surprise then that Wirral-based Tappers distillery are set to re-release their ever-popular Figgy Pudding Gin for a fourth year running.

“The original release was only ever intended as a single-batch of 40 bottles back in 2016”, explains Dr Steve Tapril, founder and producer at Tappers. “It sold within 48-hours and I came under immense criticism from those who’d missed out”. He relented under pressure and re-released Figgy Pudding the following year. Since then it’s been an ever-popular festive addition to the extensive Tappers range.

Figgy Pudding Gin marries a staple of juniper and coriander with figs, apple, raisins, sultanas, orange and allspice for an authentic taste of Christmastime. Think rich, sweet and boozy with a hint of spice.

“Our whole ethos is about celebrating history, our natural heritage, and using authentic natural ingredients” adds Tapril.

Hence the name – Tapril takes inspiration from the Victorian era with his Tappers branding, apothecary-style bottles, botanical recipes, and humorous product names. Figgy Pudding is no different, named after the original Victorian dessert of the 19^th Century popularised in the verses to the carol We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

One thing that hasn’t changed since Victorian times is the whirlwind of Christmas Day. Sipping on a Figgy Pudding G&T (adorned with fresh fig and cinnamon stick), with dinner cooked and turkey carved, will be sure to add some well-deserved festive cheer.

Figgy Pudding Gin is available to order online from Ocado (www.ocado.co.uk) and from Tappers Gin Distillery (www.tappersgin.com/shop).