Sipsmith crafts gin with Wimbledon grass seed
To mark its fifth year as the official gin partner of The Championships, Sipsmith has unveiled a limited edition spirit distilled with Wimbledon Centre Court grass seeds.
Crafted as a ‘spirit for champions,’ Top Seed Gin pays homage to the pursuit of tennis excellence and Sipsmith’s commitment to craftsmanship.
The first-of-its-kind gin incorporates authentic grass seeds from Wimbledon’s ‘meticulously maintained’ Centre Court as one of its botanicals, blended through the same process used in the brand’s London Dry Gin.
The gin has been distilled precisely to 41.03% ABV, as a nod to Centre Court turning 103 years old this year.
The expression was officially unveiled at an exclusive event hosted by tennis legend and former top seed, Sue Barker CBE, which celebrated the unique blend of sporting heritage and innovative distilling.
Sipsmith co-founder Sam Galsworthy said: “It’s an honour to launch this creation alongside the legendary Sue Barker. Our partnership with Wimbledon has always been rooted in shared values of excellence, heritage, and dedication to craft. With Top Seed Gin, we’ve bottled the spirit of Centre Court – quite literally.”
Barker added: “Top Seed Gin perfectly captures the essence of Wimbledon: a celebration of tradition, excellence, and innovation. It’s a winning blend that celebrates skill and craftsmanship, both in tennis and in distilling.”
To complement its ‘fresh and distinctive’ character, Sipsmith recommends enjoying Top Seed in its signature serve – a blend of cloudy apple juice, elderflower cordial, Supasawa or lime juice, and a splash of soda.
This exclusive gin will be available as a secret serve at Wimbledon’s Pergola Bar during The Championships.
Fans ‘in the know’ can order The Top Seed cocktail off-menu and will also receive a bag of Wimbledon grass seeds, enabling them to grow their own botanicals at home.
For those unable to attend in person, the gin is exclusively available to members of Sipsmith’s ‘exclusive’ Sipping Society, which can be joined via the website or by visiting the brand’s distillery in Chiswick, London.
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