Eat, Drink and Be Cherry

Sipsmith

£12

This seasonal spirit sees cassia, cloves, nutmeg, liquorice and cinnamon go into the still alongside plump, ruby-red raspberries and cherries. Whether inspired by a line in the Bible or a piece of advice from the Greek philosopher Epicurus, people have been eating, drinking and being merry for centuries – and there’s no better time for a little extra good cheer than at Christmas! If you’re a fan of festive spices, then you’ve come to the right place as this seasonal spirit sees cassia, cloves, nutmeg, liquorice and cinnamon go into the still alongside plump, ruby-red raspberries and cherries.

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UK company
Registered at Companies House as SIPSMITH LIMITED, number 06373864. Checked 2026-08-29.
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UK operations
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British-owned
No majority shareholding traced outside the UK. Companies House.
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Where it is made
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