Oliver has joined forces with The Shropshire Distillery to create a new dry gin named after Carousel Quest. 20% of profits from the new release will be donated to Midlands Air Ambulance and the Dogs Trust.
Carousel Quest joined Oliver’s yard in 2008 and the following year won Burghley. In the winner’s interview, Oliver said he hoped this win with ‘Quest’ would allow him to forge a future for himself. Quest enjoyed years of success with Oliver and when the time came for his retirement, he lived out his days in the field bridging Oliver’s farm and The Shropshire Distillery.
Husband-and-wife team, Emma and Gareth Glynn from The Shropshire Distillery formed a friendship with Oliver, and began crafting the gin together.
Oliver said, “This is a true artisan gin, handcrafted to celebrate one of the most extraordinary horses I have ever met. I’ve picked two charities close to my heart to support, and hope we raise lots of money for them both. With this gin I toast Carousel Quest – and invite you to toast your hero too.”
Emma Glynn adds, “We’re really excited to be collaborating with such a sporting legend, neighbour and friend. We’ve created a juniper-led premium dry gin which incorporates citrus notes from lemon balm and lemon peel atop a liquorice and cassia warmth with a light fresh sweet orange undertone.
“The Carousel Quest Gin is best served with lemon wheel, premium tonic, and good company. We hope you enjoy this hero worthy gin!”
To purchase the Carousel Quest Gin visit www.theshropshiredistillery.co.uk.
Oliver & Carousel Quest © Fiona Scott-Maxwell