THE beauty of the Clwydian range will be available to drink for first time in Prestatyn this Friday.

What started as a family affair will see the official launch of Flintshire's Clwydian Range Distillery first product of its Cariad Gin range at Archies Bar.

The brainchild of Flintshire gin lovers Simon and Fiona Lewis, of Lixwm, fellow enthusiast can sample both their Marmalade and Bayleaf Gin and Blackcurrant Gin at the launch.

Fiona said: "Our business is actually called Clwydian Range Distillery, in honour of the times as a family we have spent enjoying the hills surrounding the amazing area we live and work in. I'm always amazed at the natural beauty surrounding us especially while out walking.

"It’s a real family affair running the business and producing our first product, Cariad Gin, myself, Simon and the three children have all been involved big or small in bringing the range to life."

The gin is distilled in small batches of 20 bottles at the micro distillery next to the family home, produced using a traditional 10 litre copper alembic still and a recipe based on six essential botanicals sourced from the Clwydian range itself.

Fiona added: "Our mission at Clwydian Range Distillery is to produce the finest gin with locally sourced botanicals where possible, to promote the area, its businesses and the Welsh Language and for our loyal customers to become ambassadors of our brand.

"All of us are looking forward to officially marking the launch of Cariad Gin at Archies Bar, where staff have been so accommodating to us.

"Everyone is welcome to come and visit and try our gin as we really want our brands to become a proud part of the North Wales communities and importantly the surroundings that have inspired us to follow our dreams."

Cariad Gin official launch night will take place at Archies Bar on Prestatyn High Street on Friday, November 30 at 7.30pm.