Slingsby signs deal with British and Irish Lions

Spirits brand Slingsby has entered into a partnership with the British and Irish Lions rugby union team.

Yorkshire-based Slingsby has been named the official gin and vodka supplier of the team’s tour of New Zealand in June and July.

The brand has also created a collectors' edition gin for Lions fans to purchase called The Lions Gin – Tour Edition. It will include the Lions crest and will be available to purchase online from May 28.

The team kicks off its 10-match tour of New Zealand on June 3, and it will end with three Test matches against the All Blacks starting on June 23.