ITV's Coronation Street launches gin to honour Hilda Ogden character

The release is in honour of character Hilda Ogden’s well-known living room wall “muriel” and the gin is named ‘Wonky Duck’.

No.186 is the Manchester-based distiller behind the creation which it has produced for ITV Studios.

Viewers will be able to spot the three birds on the packaging of the bottles which are a nod to the three brass ducks which graced the wall of Hilda’s living room at 13 Coronation Street.

Wonky Duck gin (Image: PA/Dan Eagle)

Coronation Street gin now available for soap fans to buy

In a moving speech about her wall “muriel”, Hilda, played by the late Jean Alexander who died in 2016 aged 90, said: “I’ve come in here more times than I care to remember, cold, wet, bone-tired, not a penny in me purse.

“And seeing them ducks and that muriel … well they’ve kept me hand away from gas tap, and that’s a fact.”

Lynsey Postlethwaite, from No. 186 said: “It’s been a labour of love creating this beautiful, unique gin for Corrie.

“We know Hilda liked a port and lemon in the Rovers but we’re sure if it was around back then she’d have ordered a Wonky Duck and tonic, the hints of honey and warm currants would be right up her street.”

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ITV director of merchandising William Van Rest said: “We know how much the UK loves a G&T and we’re excited to be able to join the unique gin market with ‘Wonky Duck’.

“A gin collector’s dream and the perfect Christmas present, we can’t wait to see our beautiful blue bottles on the shelf.”

The gin will be available for £33.99 at selected bars and shops and online via the No.186 website.