Eurostar creates celebratory gin

International transport provider Eurostar has launched its very own gin in partnership with Silent Pool Distillers as it readies to celebrate its 21^st birthday on Friday.

Toujours 21, as the gin is called, was designed by business premier culinary director Raymond Blanc OBE and has been created to evoke Eurostar’s “heritage, reminiscent of both British and French cultures”.

“When designing the gin, my vision was to take travellers on a journey of taste that played upon all the subtelties of the brand,” said Blanc.

“The aromatic notes of lavender hint to Eurostar’s latest Provencal destination, while the delicate yet clean taste of the angelica evoke memories of the British countryside.

“By uniting such robust flavours, the bespoke gin is the perfect way to commemorate the anniversary.”

The gin is made using a range of French botanicals and floral scents of the British countryside and described as having “rich juniper flavours and citrus traces” blended with “the subtle sweetness of honey, creating a balanced gin that is classic yet unique”.

“It’s been an incredible experience working with Raymond Bland to create the bespoke gin for Eurostar,” commented Cory Mason, Silent Pool master distiller.

“At Silent Pool Distillery, we pride ourselves in hand-making artisanal spirits using local resources and botanicals.

“With Raymond’s wealth of knowledge and understanding of flavours and ingredients, we were able to create something truly unique.”

Travellers eager to sample Toujours 21 can do so in the Eurostar Business Premier lounges in London, Paris and Brussels, where it will be launched as part of the drinks offering.

It will be available to purchase online in the next few weeks.