Delicious Range of Jams from Fermanagh’s Award-Winning Distillery
Enniskillen’s Boatyard Distillery, home of an award-winning double gin and
vodka, has come up with something tasty and different for Christmas meals and
snacks.
Based in a extensively converted boat yard overlooking picturesque Lough Erne
Boatyard, a FoodNI member, has moved into fruit preserves like jams, jellies,
and marmalades, often incorporating their spirits or complementary flavours,
such as Peach Bourbon Jam or Sloe Boat Artisan Jelly, focusing on local, eco-
friendly ingredients and small-batch production for pairings with cheese, meats,
or toast.
In addition, the distillery, founded in 2016 by global drinks industry veteran Joe
McGirr, a native of Co Fermanagh, has maintained its focus on innovation in
spirits by creating a range of pre-prepared cocktails aimed at Christmas and
New Year festivities…as well as the rest of the year.
The novel range of jams feature fruits like blueberry, blackberry, peach, and
plum, sometimes with added botanicals like vanilla, cardamom, or lemon
verbena.
A unique Sloe Boat Artisan Jelly is made from locally sourced sloes, apples and
blackcurrants with a hint of Boatyard gin, while the marmalades include a citrus-
forward Breakfast Martine Marmalade designed to be perfect for toast or
cocktails.
These new products follow an earlier and hugely popular artisan chocolate
made with gin.
Joe says the new products are based on the distillery’s award-winning double
gin and vodka.
“They are handcrafted in small batch using artisan techniques,” Joe explains:
“They are made with care using locally sourced ingredients which are traceable.
They are also all eco-friendly, reflecting our longstanding focus on sustainability
and minimal waste.
“Some products incorporate our double gin, like the Sloe Boat Jelly. All are
designed to complement cheese boards, charcuterie, roast meats, or even be
added to drinks,” adds Joe.
The distillery’s ready-to-pour batch cocktails, including Dry Martini, Wet Martini,
and Negroni, are, according to Joe, “perfect for effortless holiday hosting. These
expertly crafted cocktails are designed to be chilled and poured straight from
the fridge or freezer, offering convenience and quality for festive occasions,” he
adds.
