June's Product of the Month: Williams Chase Pink Grapefruit Gin
The Manager's Special is not just a discount sticker on a bottle. Each month we pick one spirit, explain what makes it interesting, and give you a simple way to try it properly at the bar.
Single Measure
25ml
Doubles available at standard bar pricing. Subject to availability. Challenge 25 applies.
Learn the bottle
What makes Williams Chase Pink Grapefruit Gin worth trying?
Pink grapefruit gin is all about contrast: bright citrus aroma, a little natural bitterness, and enough gin dryness to keep the serve crisp. It is more grown-up than a very sweet fruit gin, but still easy to drink.
Why we picked it
June needs something sharp, cold and clean. This bottle earns its place because grapefruit works beautifully in a pub garden serve: aromatic on the nose, refreshing with tonic, and lively enough to stand up to food.
What to taste for
Zesty grapefruit peel, light bitterness, clean citrus and a dry gin finish. The key word is crisp rather than sweet.
Best first serve
Premium tonic, lots of ice and a wedge or twist of grapefruit. For something lighter, ask for soda and a squeeze of lemon.
Bar team tip: Grapefruit can read sweeter or sharper depending on the mixer. Tonic keeps it dry; soda makes it lighter; lemonade makes it much fruitier.
Tasting guide
How to get more from the glass
You do not need to be a spirits expert. Use these notes to decide whether this month's bottle suits your taste.
Pairs well with
- Fish and chips, especially with extra lemon
- Chicken or vegetable pizzas with fresh herbs
- Sunday roast turkey, where citrus helps lift the gravy and potatoes
Try it if you like
- Classic G&T
- Paloma-style grapefruit drinks
- Citrus-forward cocktails
Useful words
Citrus oils
The aromatic oils in citrus peel. They give grapefruit drinks their bright smell before you even taste them.
Bittersweet
A flavour balance where sweetness is checked by a bitter edge, common in grapefruit and aperitif-style drinks.
Spritz
A lighter mixed drink usually built with bubbles, ice and a bright flavour base.
Why we do it
The Anchor is a community pub at heart. The Manager's Special is our monthly thank-you, a way to share premium spirits at a price that feels fair, and to keep the back bar fun for everyone.
- Give back to our locals with a proper discount on a standout bottle.
- Make it easy to try something premium without committing to a full bottle.
- Showcase the best of our spirits range at genuine pub prices.
How it works
- 1We pick one premium spirit for the month.
- 2Every serve of that bottle is 25% off for the whole month.
- 3Ask the bar team for the best serve, tasting notes and garnish.
No memberships, no vouchers, no happy-hour window, just one great bottle, all month.
Manager's Special FAQs
Offer valid until 30 June 2026