Competitions
A sloe gin competition is held each January in Dorstone, Herefordshire, with the winner crowned the "Grand Master of the Sloes".
There are also the Sloe Gin Awards in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, which are held annually and include gold, silver and bronze awards.
There is also an annual competition for locally produced sloe gins in Knighton, Powys.
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