Caribbean Gin

To premier our newly installed Gin on Tap on Grenada’s famous Lightship Bar, we threw a party. Not just any kind of party. A floating Lightship (with lighthouse) boat bar! Free flowing gin Waiters serving different gin cocktails around the boat Music Food Gin raffle and giveaways Where was the party? Our distillery is on the property of the beachfront/marina front resort, Le Phare Bleu. A short walk out into the marina is the Lightship. A once operational floating lighthouse in the cold waters off Scandinavia, the ship now permanently resides in the Le Phare Bleu marina. It has been converted from a working ship into a bar, restaurant and music venue. And now, the proud owner of the Caribbean’s first local gin on tap! Why Gin on Tap? Well, why not? It’s easier than pouring it from a bottle. But apart from being easier to pour it is also a lot more economical. It cuts out the bottling process which means that the gin produced on site can be tapped directly into the bar! There’s nothing quite like watching the clean gin pour out of the hand curved, copper pipes straight into an icy glass! How’d we get the Gin on Tap? We made it ourselves of course! So far, all of the renovations and distillery upgrades have been done by us. This keeps the handmade feel of the gin translate all the way through! Using brand new copper pipes we rigged up the Lighthouse Ship to run a smooth flowing tap! Because the bar can now have bulk gin it can be severed at a lower price, which is better for the customer and the environment! Win-win. Once successful party The invite-only party was a great success with around 140 guests attending. Starting at 4Pm the guests arrived early to enjoy the beautiful sunset from the top deck of the floating venue. As the sun began to set, the drinks and food went down just as quick! The music continued to keep the crowd moving and of course the cocktails were flowing all night. What was on offer? We had wait staff walking around with two different cocktail pitchers, this was to reduce the need to clean glasses after every drink (our guests were instructed to hold onto their glasses!) The pitchers included: A “Gin Gin Mule” – this is a gin inspired version of the famous “Moscow Mule”. Gin Ginger Beer Fresh Ginger Fresh Lime & Lime Juice Simple Syrup Ice “Lighthouse Blues” – a unique cocktail made especially for the night Gin Homemade passionfruit juice (and passionfruit pulp) Blue Simple Syrup – this homemade mixture is coloured blue from the local pea flower that grows on our distillery site Lime juice Mint Soda Gin & Homemade Tonic – there’s tonic, then there’s homemade tonic. Our homemade tonic is a combination of various different, locally sourced herbs and takes a full 24 to sit before it’s ready to serve Gin & Soda – with lime or fresh cut star fruit Gin Giveaways! What would a party be without some kind of giveaway?! We ran a raffle over the course of the night to win two boxes of gin (in a handmade wooden box). With the prize value at 300EC the raffle ticket of 10EC was a steal! And yes, two exited winners added to the festive mood of the night! Guest List Only The exclusive gin event was guest list only (due to the limitation of of numbers on the boat). The highly sort after spots filled up quickly for those who were following on social media! While we would have loved to have all of our amazing followers join the party, unfortunately there were only a number of spot available. How to join the next event/see upcoming events? We like to stay active on social media (as well as throw parties). We’d love everyone to have a chance to attend the next event. So make sure to follow our social media accounts to stay tuned. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram We will posting to followers information on upcoming events and gin specials! Happy hour, every hour Since we’ve installed the gin on tap at the Lightship Bar, our gin cocktails are on happy hour prices…all the time now! Be sure to check it out. Check out the video! Aaron SalyerGin enthusiast and Caribbean Dreamer.

Caribbean Gin? Who would have thought? But yes, it’s a real thing. And it’s good. Real good.  As the gin craze continues to spread throughout the world, people are looking for something new, something fresh and something unique. Blue Light Caribbean Gin is a new direction in the world of gin, capturing the Caribbean Dream in a smooth, new taste.  We associate gin with summer. A light, fresh drink for those on vacation (or wanting to be). So why not cut to the chase, head to the source. The ultimate (endless) summer vacation destination and state of mind; The Caribbean.  Find out what makes Caribbean Gin different and why you need to try it. JUMP TO: What is Caribbean Gin? How is Caribbean Gin different from other styles? What is in Caribbean Gin? Where is Blue Light Gin made? Why make Caribbean Gin? How does Caribbean Gin fit into the tropical life? Caribbean Rum Caribbean Drinks What is Caribbean Gin? Blue Light Caribbean Gin is just what you’d hope a gin made on a tropical island would taste like. It’s light, smooth and easy to drink.  The classic, London Dry Gin has dominated the gin world since the beginning. This string taste has resulted in a strong opinion amongst those who’ve been willing to take a sip. And while the traditional gin style still very much has it’s place in the world, a newer (easier) type of gin is in demand.  Caribbean Gin has all the characteristics of your traditional gin minus the dry, “ginny” taste. It’s smoother, and subtler which is a result of the reduced Juniper flavour.  Caribbean Gin is designed for those looking for a light, fresh taste with a hint of tropical breeze. It’s the perfect drink for those vacationing amongst the beautiful island chain or for those who want an escape from their wintery world and capture the Caribbean state of mind.  How is it Different is Caribbean Gin from other Gin?  The biggest difference from traditional dry gin, and Blue Light Caribbean Gin is the smooth taste.  The biggest emphasis Caribbean Gin has made on the distillation process is to eliminate the “dryness” of traditional gin.  Each spirit made regionally has their own style and reasons behind the style. In cooler climates certain tastes, flavours and palates work better than others. But the Caribbean is all about staying cool, refreshed and smooth.  You can’t have a gin without the Juniper berry. Traditionally the Juniper berry has been at the forefront of the flavour. But Blue Light Caribbean Gin has allowed the juniper berry to take a supporting role.  The focus has been on creating a smooth finish. One that can be enjoyed over an ice cube or in a tropical cocktail.  Watch out world, Caribbean Gin is here to stay.  What is Caribbean Gin made out of?  While many of the gins based in cooler climates focus on heavier flavours such as pine, rosemary and berries. Blue Light Caribbean uses lighter, more subtle botanicals.  While the Juniper Berry comes from abroad, the rest of the ingredients are grown and harvested amongst the tropical green hills of the islands.  The Caribbean is famous for its spices and botanicals. Rich, volcanic soils and warm, tropical weather make it ideal growing conditions for some of the worlds most beloved flora.  Some of the most influential ingredients in Blue Light Caribbean Gin are the island’s citrus. There is a variety of citrus tones throughout the gin with one of the local favourites being the “Gospel” or Seville Orange.  Where is it made?  Blue Light Caribbean Gin is made on the tropical island of Grenada.  Grenada is one of the smaller east Caribbean islands at the southern end of the island chain. It’s home to “The World’s Best Beach (2019)” as voted by Conde Nast Traveller among many other beautiful, natural landscapes.  The island has volcanic soils, jungles, mountain ranges and a coastline full of beauties beaches. It’s unique amongst the Caribbean islands and is often referred to as “The Spice Island”.  The most prominent of the spices created on the island are chocolate and nutmeg. The fertile soil and warm weather make the perfect conditions for the spices to flourish.  Music plays a big part in the local culture. In Grenada, SoCa (Soul Calypso) is the driving force behind the music community. The energetic rhythm and Caribbean sounds translate well into the gin’s overall feel.  As a very social island, locals and tourists love to “lime” or hangout on beaches, eat drink and enjoy the beauty of this Caribbean gem.  Why make Caribbean Gin?  Rum has dominated the Caribbean drink pallet for centuries. However, the ingredients for an alternative have been here too this whole time. Caribbean gin is a form of expression. It’s celebrating the cultural richness and diversity, the local and foreign ingredients and outlooks, the ability to stay new and fresh.  Blue Light Caribbean Gin is an ideal. One that transposes the bottle itself.  It’s about capturing the essence and feeling of a place and state of mind. The Caribbean is a dreamy world where sunshine and good times are the norm. The aim for Blue Light was to capture that essence into a drink that can be shared with friends all over the globe.  How does it fit into Caribbean Life?  With a long history of rum production and rum drinking in the Caribbean, gin is a new player.  Caribbean gin is not a threat to rum’s distinct flavour and taste. It is a totally different drink, with totally different appeal.  The best part about Caribbean Gin is that it can be celebrated alongside some of the world’s best rums that come from the Caribbean as a new and potentially influential spirit, making the Caribbean home to some of the best distillers in the world.  Caribbean food is full of flavours and local spices. With a light, smooth taste Caribbean gin can help to cleanse the palate between meals and add a real reflection point for food to