A splash of gin

Artisan confectioner Buttermilk and Cornish spirits producer Southwestern Distillery has collaborated to produce two brand new fudge flavours.

Buttermilk worked closely with Tarquin Leadbetter, founder of Southwestern Distillery to create limited edition Tarquin’s Gin and Pastis fudge products for craft gin club members. The limited edition treats packs of gin, pastis and vanilla fudge are now available to purchase via the Buttermilk website.

Tracy McGoad, managing director, explains, “We have long been big fans and customers of Tarquin’s, and are really impressed by his artisanal skills and passion. Like us, he uses traditional techniques and quality ingredients to create products in small batches. It has been great to collaborate with another Cornish producer to create something fun and a little different.”

The fudges have distinct flavours with juniper and orangey coriander notes from the gin fudge, and a sweet aniseed flavour from the pastis.

Tarquin Leadbetter adds, “I’ve been buying Buttermilk fudge since I was a child, popping into the Padstow shop during school holidays, so it was a fantastic idea to collaborate with these brilliant confectioners that are only a few miles down the road from the distillery, and produce something really special. Tracy and David were really enthusiastic to be involved and we couldn’t be happier with all their hard work. The results are excellent. The proof is in the pudding.”