Severn Valley Railway unveils new gin with Piston Distillery

The brand-new coal-infused gin, which has been created in collaboration with Piston Distillery, is inspired by the railway’s heritage and has a rich fruit flavour with blackberries from hedgerows and wooden notes reflecting railway sleepers.

The crushed and blended charcoal also makes the gin black in colour to represent the railway’s history and steam-powered locomotives.

The SVR’s visitor experience manager, Nicky Freeman, said: “We’re excited to be launching this new and exclusive Severn Valley Railway Gin.

“The special blend of flavours combined with a hint of heritage railway has resulted in a coal-infused gin which we hope will be a popular choice in the run-up to Christmas.” 

There is also a Festive Gin Train in the run-up to Christmas (Image: Severn Valley Railway)

The new gin retails at £39.99 and is available from the SVR gift shops with online sales being available soon.

It is also on sale at the SVR’s award-winning pubs including The Railwayman Arms at Bridgnorth and The King & Castle at Kidderminster.

Managing Director of Piston Gin, Grace Stringer, said: “This has been an incredible project to be involved with combining the history of the railways with Piston’s old school distillation methods.

“The end result is a refreshing and clean-tasting gin with a difference.”

In the run up to Christmas, gin lovers can also treat themselves to a Festive Gin Train. Visitors can sit back and relax on board a heritage train whilst the Piston’s team talk about the botanicals and flavours that go into their unique brand.

There will also be plenty of time to enjoy a Gin and Tonic made using the new SVR Gin.

To find out more visit www.svr.co.uk