Harrogate gin producer Slingsby toasts to business growth with The Botanist

Slingsby, the Harrogate-based artisan gin producer, has secured a national listing with the New World Trading Company.

The London Dry Gin, which was launched in September 2015, will now be available in The Botanist, which includes bars in Manchester, Birmingham, Alderley Edge and Leeds.

The listing comes as the Spirit of Harrogate Ltd, makers of the small batch produced gin, have also achieved a number of business milestones.

The gin producer has released a Navy Strength variant, and announced the recruitment of two new mixologists.

Louise Hammond joins the Slingsby team to support current mixologist, Alex Hanson, with in-store tastings at the gin’s retail offering, the Spirit of Harrogate, and on-trade training and cocktail and drink development.

Hannah Thurston also joins the team as brand ambassador to assist with seeding in the North, primarily in Leeds, Manchester and York. Hannah was previously general manager of Epernay Champagne Bar in Leeds, where she worked with the Slingsby team on menu serves and coordinated their Leeds Loves Cocktails partnership in June.

Marcus Black, co-founder and managing director, said: “We set out just one year ago from now with ambitious plans for growth and we’re delighted to have succeeded with our launch plans.

“Our expanding team is testament to our continued growth and development and we’re delighted to be welcoming Louise and Hannah onto our passionate team.”

Mike Carthy, who is also a co-founder and managing director, added: “The Botanist listing is just an example of a fantastic year of growth and awards for the brand.

“Our growth plans don’t stop here, the next few months include a number of activations in the capital and a national high-end retail listing. Watch this space.”