Page 22 - Classics Issue

Having set the bar high, with a world-class master-distiller on board, the team behind Spitfre Heritage Gin moved on to creating a stunning brand. This time they approached the number one aviation pin-up artist, Frenchman, Romain Hugault.Spitfre Heritage Gin was the perfect canvas for Romain and, inspired, he quickly introduced the frst bottles’ Aviatrix, Bunny. It’s likely more feisty, capable and ‘slightly wild’ young women pilots from Romain will follow.The gin also supports The Spitfre Heritage Trust, which works towards acknowledging Commonwealth countries who gave everything to help build the little aircraft that went on to win The Battle of Britain.Spitfre Heritage Gin is best enjoyed like a single malt whisky with a cube of ice or with equal parts of a good quality tonic, ice and a twist of orange zest. Or why not say hello to its sister, Supermarine Vodka? At 54% it is smooth enough to be drunk neat, ideally from an iced shot glass, and offers a beautiful vanilla aftertaste.The gin is available from Harrods, quality wine and spirits retailers and nationwide through Wine Rack and www.spitfreheritagegin.comIn the 1920s fappers were all the rage. In the 1930s and 40s young ladies learned how to fy.