LOCAL gin lovers are now able to combine their love for the singular tipple with supporting the NHS, thanks to the enduring legacy of the late ‘Captain Tom’.

People all around the world were stirred in 2020 by the charity and kindness of the late Captain Sir Tom Moore in his drive to support the NHS, with people across Fermanagh and Northern Ireland also applauding his efforts.

Now, a unique venture sees ‘Captain Sir Tom’s Gin’ carrying on his legacy via The Captain Tom Foundation – namely, to continue supporting the NHS, combatting loneliness, and championing education and equality – with an independent off-licence in Castle Archdale securing the exclusive rights to sell the limited edition gin in Northern Ireland.

For every bottle sold, Otterbeck Distillery is making a donation to The Captain Tom Foundation.

Speaking of the brisk local sales of the gin, Catherine Maguire, owner of the Vineyard off-licence in Castle Archdale, said: “Given the very high esteem that Captain Sir Tom is held in nationally and internationally, I knew that the gin would be very popular.

“I had customers enquiring about it, all wanting to own a bottle of this very special gin.

“We are absolutely delighted to have secured exclusivity for Northern Ireland and, in a small way, to be playing our part in supporting The Captain Tom Foundation.”

Captain Sir Tom’s Gin is available in store at The Vineyard, Castle Archdale, and online at www.castlearchdaless.com.