Bertha's Revenge Gin announce closure of Cork-based distillery
Founders of Bertha's Revenge Gin, Antony Jackson and Justin Green have announced that they will step back from operations at their Cork-based distillery. Picture: Bertha's Revenge Gin/Instagram.
The founders of Ballyvolane House Spirits Company have announced that they will be closing their distillery based at Ballyvolane House in Cork.
After 10 years of being active players in small-batch distilling, founders Justin Green and Antony Jackson will take a step back from the craft at the end of May as they wind down operations.
Having scratched heads, studied tea leaves, and consulted with wives, Ballyvolane House Spirits Company was established in May 2015 - borne out of a shared passion for food and drink, coupled with many years spent in the world of catering, hospitality, marketing, and wine.
The privately-owned business based on the grounds of Ballyvolane House near Castlelyons will wind down at the end of May, but Green and Jackson hope that the popular Bertha's Revenge brand will continue under new stewardship.
The pair shared a video on social media with an accompanying caption thanking their loyal customers for their support over the years.
“After 10 years of hard work, triumphs, disasters, giggles and tears we are sad to announce that the Ballyvolane House Spirits Company will be winding down at the end of May,” the caption read.
“We are hopeful that the Bertha's Revenge brand will continue under new and energetic stewardship, but it will no longer be produced on site at Ballyvolane House, nor will Antony or Justin be at the helm.”
They thanked their distribution partners, both at home and abroad, along with friends in the retail and hospitality trade, and their customers for their support since launching the brand in 2015.
“A very special thank you is due to the fine, gin-drinking public from Ireland and abroad who engaged with us, flirted with the brand and fell in love with our gin named after a cow from Co. Kerry,” they continued.
“From bar stools to kitchen tables, from intimate picnics in wild places to gleeful wedding celebrations, we could never have hoped that Bertha would resonate with so many people.”
Limited stock of Bertha's Revenge Gin and Bertha's Revenge Sloe Gin is available to purchase, and those interested in picking up a case or two can email info@ballyvolanespirits.ie.
