The Sky Wave Distillery Unveils the Spirit of Scholarship: Introducing the Bodleian Gin
Experience a taste of history! Oxfordshire’s own Sky Wave Distillery, celebrated for its award-winning bespoke gins, has reached back centuries for the inspiration behind its latest creation.
In an extraordinary partnership, Sky Wave has collaborated with the world-renowned Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford to craft the very first ever Bodleian Gin.
This premium London Dry gin is a meticulously crafted sensory journey. Its unique flavour profile is drawn directly from:
The intricate ceiling carvings of the majestic Divinity School. The evocative, rich woody aromas of the shelves and leather aromas in Duke Humfrey’s Library. The result is an exceptional distillation designed to perfectly evoke the distinguished, scholarly atmosphere of one of the oldest libraries in Europe.
Andrew Parsons, Sky Wave Co-Founder and Master Distiller, shared his passion for the project:
“It was a great honour to work with one of the world’s oldest libraries, and one of Britain’s greatest and famous institutions, to create this unique gin. Drawing inspiration from some of the leaves carved into the roof of the Divinity School, and the amazing wood and leather aromas of Duke Humfrey’s Library, we have worked hard to capture the essence of the Bodleian. I know you will love this gin.”
Distilled in Bicester, Oxfordshire, at the home of The World’s Best Gin (World Gin Awards) , the Bodleian Gin promises a sensational G&T experience, perfectly garnished with a slice of lemon. It is also poised to be an exceptional gift for any true gin connoisseur.
Rachel Hicks, Sky Wave Co-Founder, highlighted the historic connection:
“The Bodleian Library was built in 1602, just a few decades before gin arrived in the UK and our love affair with all things juniper blossomed. So, there is a lovely historic link between the birth of the famous building and the birth of Britons falling in love with gin, brought together in this new expression, created by Sky Wave for the Bodleian.”
Sip and Support: The profit from the purchase of Bodleian Gin helps fund the vital conservation, collection, and care of the Bodleian Libraries’ archive of over 13 million printed items and outstanding special collections.
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About Sky Wave Distillery
The Sky Wave Distilling Company, celebrated as the home to the World’s Best Gin (The World Gin Awards) , creates multi-award-winning, artisanal, premium spirits at its distillery at Bicester Motion, Oxfordshire. Crafted with passion and precision by its Master Distiller, Sky Wave is a tribute to the creative spirit and innovation of its homeland. Every bottle is a journey through time and taste, inviting gin enthusiasts to savour the world’s best, inspired by a bygone era of elegance and adventure. Sky Wave also creates bespoke gin for clients and offers private and public distillery tours, gin tastings, and cocktail masterclasses.
About The Bodleian Library
The Bodleian Library is one of the oldest libraries in Europe, and in Britain is second in size only to the British Library. Together, the Bodleian Libraries hold over 13 million printed items. First opened to scholars in 1602, it incorporates an earlier library built by the University in the 15th century to house books donated by Humfrey, Duke of Gloucester. Since 1602 it has expanded, slowly at first but with increasing momentum over the last 150 years, to keep pace with the ever-growing accumulation of books, papers and other materials, but the core of the old buildings has remained intact.
About Bodleian Gin
Available in 70cl or 20cl
40% ABV
Price from £20
Can be purchased directly from the Weston library shop at Oxford University or via website https://bodleianshop.co.uk/collections/graduation-gifts-2/products/bodleian-gin
Contact for Media Inquiries
For more information, hi-res imagery, or product samples, please contact:
Rachel Hicks, Co-Founder, The Sky Wave Distillery, Bicester, Oxon
[email protected] / 07774 619506 / 01869 713813
