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Kilner 8-piece Sloe Gin Making Kit £10 instore only - not necessarily all stores

LocalFound 4th Nov 2013

It's the end of the season clearout in preparation for Christmas and some Sainsburys (stores only) are selling off their Kilner 8-piece Sloe Gin Making Kits for ten pounds.

I was thinking of getting one of these earlier in the year but glad I held on. Sainsbury's Potters Bar definitely has stock as I bought one from there today.

They're also selling off the preserve making five piece kit for £9.

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4th Nov 2013

the perfect way to make your Gin taste like cough medicine. nice find OP

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4th Nov 2013

Ahha - it's listed as out of stock on their site but you may be able to collect at store.
sainsburys.co.uk/sol…692

My personal favourite is raspberry gin to be honest Alinshearah

4th Nov 2013

Does anybody know if Sloe Gin goes off? I put some Sloes in to the gin to soak about 20 years ago. I found it the other day and I'm wondering if it will be safe to drink. Thanks

4th Nov 2013

MrFizzy
Does anybody know if Sloe Gin goes off? I put some Sloes in to the gin to … Does anybody know if Sloe Gin goes off? I put some Sloes in to the gin to soak about 20 years ago. I found it the other day and I'm wondering if it will be safe to drink. Thanks

20 years eh? Now that really is sloe.

4th Nov 2013

In theory it should be fine. Take a tiny sip and test it

4th Nov 2013

MrFizzy
Does anybody know if Sloe Gin goes off? I put some Sloes in to the gin to … Does anybody know if Sloe Gin goes off? I put some Sloes in to the gin to soak about 20 years ago. I found it the other day and I'm wondering if it will be safe to drink. Thanks

i've had 30 year old sloe gin, only gets better with age (if stored properly!)

4th Nov 2013

The idea is it's high alcohol content means no bacteria can grow in it, unlike wine for example.

4th Nov 2013

The only problem is where can I find some sloes? There don't seem to be any round here this year

4th Nov 2013

Nope a bad year for sloes here in St Helens too.
With reference to 20 year old sloe I suspect it will be nicely matured but I assume you have removed the sloes ages ago. If not then it could be poisonous as the stones produce hydrogen cyanide, i think, usually maximum time the sloes should be left in the alcohol I think is about 6 months.

4th Nov 2013

Midjet76
Nope a bad year for sloes here in St Helens too.With reference to 20 year … Nope a bad year for sloes here in St Helens too.With reference to 20 year old sloe I suspect it will be nicely matured but I assume you have removed the sloes ages ago. If not then it could be poisonous as the stones produce hydrogen cyanide, i think, usually maximum time the sloes should be left in the alcohol I think is about 6 months.

Thanks all. for the 20 year sloe gin advice. The Sloes are still in the Gin, so going by Midjet76, I might be pushing my luck. Shame.

4th Nov 2013

Just add your own gin - and sloes

So it's a bag of sugar, four bottles and a kilner jar

Might as well offer a trowel, get someone to supply their own brick and mortar and call it a do it yourself house!

4th Nov 2013

MrFizzy
Thanks all. for the 20 year sloe gin advice. The Sloes are still in the … Thanks all. for the 20 year sloe gin advice. The Sloes are still in the Gin, so going by Midjet76, I might be pushing my luck. Shame.

Send it to me - I'll chance it

To be honest (and no I'm not a toxicologist) have you ever heard of anyone dying from cyanide poisoning after drinking sloe gin? It's not like you are going to down it in pints, and if it was strongly laced with cyanide wouldn't the overly strong bitter almond taste be a bit of a give-away?

4th Nov 2013

VDisillusioned
Send it to me - I'll chance it To be honest (and no I'm not a … Send it to me - I'll chance it To be honest (and no I'm not a toxicologist) have you ever heard of anyone dying from cyanide poisoning after drinking sloe gin? It's not like you are going to down it in pints, and if it was strongly laced with cyanide wouldn't the overly strong bitter almond taste be a bit of a give-away?

ok you've talked me into it. I'll let you know how I get on (hopefully).

29th Oct 2015

MrFizzy
ok you've talked me into it. I'll let you know how I get on (hopefully).

Just found this thread, how did you get on, did you drink it?

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