Damson Gin for Christmas

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Megz04
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Damson Gin for Christmas

Post: # 265931Post Megz04 »

Hello all!

When should I start making some Damson Gin for christmas?

Thank you

Meg

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Re: Damson Gin for Christmas

Post: # 265934Post Megz04 »

SusieGee wrote:As soon as your damsons are ripe!
I dont have any yet - so buying them this year haha!

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Re: Damson Gin for Christmas

Post: # 265935Post diggernotdreamer »

why don't you go on freecycle and ask for some, loads of people are glad to get rid of a few pounds, then you can put some in the freezer as well for another batch later on

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Re: Damson Gin for Christmas

Post: # 265937Post wabbit955 »

this time last year always better the second year

most of the damsons tree have no fruit in kent and essex this year blossom washed out in rain :O(
Darn that Wabbit

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Re: Damson Gin for Christmas

Post: # 265947Post marshlander »

Damson vodka is even nicer than gin IMHO, the juniper flavour in gin can be overpowering.
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Re: Damson Gin for Christmas

Post: # 265969Post diggernotdreamer »

I made blackcurrant vodka and it was really gorgeous,

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