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Jane10 Fri 08-Dec-17 10:40:41

Just an update on this odd drink. Its a non alcoholic gin distilled in the same way as ordinary gin. At this time of year it might be of interest to designated drivers or other non drinkers.
I posted before asking if others had tried it but couldn't find the thread. Anyway, I've now tried some. It was most peculiar and didn't taste like anything else I've ever had! However, with ice and tonic, I've found myself really fancying a glass every night this week. Its refreshing. The nearest taste seems to be pea shoots. See what I mean? Weird. Yet likeable. This was the garden version, there's also a spice one. I don't think I'd spend £27 on a bottle of it but I'd gladly drink it if offered.

Jalima1108 Fri 08-Dec-17 11:14:38

I'll try one if offered Jane10 but perhaps won't buy a bottle.

winterwhite Fri 08-Dec-17 11:56:49

Never heard of it. Odd name. Where can it be bought? Might be worth a try at this time of year, to amaze my friends and stop the DCs saying 'Oh Moth-err' when I ask for dry sherry as a pre-meal drink, as I often do. 'Ho', I can say, 'have you tried seedlip?'....

merlotgran Fri 08-Dec-17 12:06:17

When I first saw the thread title I thought it was about a cure for an unusual mouth ailment.

£27? shock

Jane10 Fri 08-Dec-17 12:36:49

I suppose it's as expensive as ordinary gin as it's distilled in the same way and uses botanicals. It's clearly a very good quality drink a world away from the usual sickly lemonade style soft drinks.

jamsidedown Sun 10-Dec-17 22:15:44

I have tried this, and I know what you mean about pea shoots Jane10. What I can’t get over is the eye watering cost - £27 for a non alcoholic drink. Bearing in mind there’s no tax to pay, I really don’t know how they justify the price tag - quite a pleasant drink though, but I’d rather have gin ?

Smithy Sun 10-Dec-17 23:00:38

There was a thread not long ago about exactly the same thing.

Teetime Mon 11-Dec-17 09:16:30

I'm looking for this but can't find where to buy it - any advice please?

Jalima1108 Mon 11-Dec-17 09:18:22

I like pea shoots - but in a salad or stirfry.

£27 is very steep!

Jane10 Mon 11-Dec-17 09:52:43

It was an impulse buy on my part. I'd been intrigued after reading about it. Suddenly spotted it in a deli last week so bought it there. Its a small company and I suppose production costs are high as are marketing and distribution. I can quite understand the pricing.
Try googling where to buy it?