Sipsmith Sloe Gin
Sloe 29% ABV ABV Sipsmith Distillery
21 March 2026
Good But Sweet
It's a well-made sloe gin with genuine berry character, but the sweetness at 29% ABV is a bit much for me. The juniper from the base gin tries to provide structure but the fruit dominates. I'd prefer it drier.
11 February 2026
Proper Sloe Character
Sipsmith use genuine hand-picked sloe berries and you can taste the difference. The tart tannin counterpoint balances the sweetness perfectly. The almond-marzipan sophistication on the finish is the mark of quality at 29% ABV.
23 December 2025
Multi-Layered Berry
The berry complexity here is remarkable — damson, blackberry, and plum all distinguishable. The mid-palate juniper structure prevents it from becoming a mere fruit liqueur. Well-judged sweetness at 29%.
18 December 2025
Sloe Gin Perfection
Sipsmith have created the ultimate sloe gin. Multi-layered berry complexity, perfect sweetness balance, mid-palate juniper structure, and that sophisticated almond-marzipan finish. At 29% ABV it's properly spiritous. The dry herbal juniper conclusion is flawless.
12 November 2025
Sloe Gin Benchmark
Sipsmith's sloe gin is the standard by which all others are measured. Ripe berry fruit — damson, blackberry, plum — with a herbal juniper anchor. The almond note from the stones is gorgeous. At 29% ABV it's properly spiritous.
7 November 2025
Winter Warming Favourite
When November arrives, Sipsmith Sloe is what I reach for. Rich berry fruit, gentle juniper anchor, and a sweetness that's warming without being cloying. The citrus peel adds a welcome brightness at 29%.
8 October 2025
Excellent Quality
The Sipsmith base gin shines through — you can taste the juniper, coriander, and angelica root beneath the sloe berry fruit. The medium-long finish becomes beautifully tart as the sweetness fades. A real step above supermarket sloe gins.