Patriotic Katherine Jenkins donned red Welsh rugby kit as she posed in new promotional shots for her gin brand Cygnet on Thursday.
The classical singer, 43, looked ready for action in the animated shots as she took on the sporting activities – while a throwback snap from 2003 showed her again in the national kit.
Her career started in 2003 when she proudly sang the national anthem ‘Mae hen wlad fy nhadau’ on the pitch at a Welsh rugby match.
Cygnet Gin will be releasing its first ‘Ready To Drink Gin and Tonic’ on Saturday, in time for Super Saturday rugby amid the Six Nations.
The new product will launch at Principality Stadium this weekend in partnership with the Welsh Rugby Union, during the Guinness Six Nations match between Wales and Italy.
Katherine Jenkins donned red Welsh rugby kit as she posed in promotional shots for her gin brand Cygnet on Thursday
The classical singer, 43, looked ready for action in the animated shots as she took on the sporting activities – while a throwback snap from 2003 showed her in the national kit
Katherine, who was born in Neath, founded the brand in 2022 with her husband Andrew Levitas, 46.
Katherine said: ‘I am so excited to be launching our Cygnet Welsh Dry Gin & Tonic this weekend to the home-crowd at Principality Stadium in partnership with the Welsh Rugby Union.
‘My career started here in 2003 when I proudly sang ‘Mae hen wlad fy nhadau’ on the pitch, and it means the world to me to have the same level of support from the WRU today as it did 20 years ago.
‘The home of Welsh rugby will always have a special place in my heart, which is why it feels like such a full circle moment to be announcing that my Cygnet Gin collection is now permanently available at the stadium, across the bars this Super Saturday and beyond.’
Abi Tierney, WRU CEO added: ‘We’re delighted that Katherine has chosen to launch her new product line with us in recognition of the moment she first took to the pitch to sing our anthem 20 years ago at the beginning of her stellar career.
‘Over the following years, Katherine’s presence has become synonymous with Welsh rugby and it’s a real honour to welcome her back to Principality Stadium to celebrate her latest milestone occasion.
‘Katherine’s brought joy to millions through her voice, and we’re delighted to be partnering with her to bring her new premium gin & tonic to the stadium to delight our discerning fans.’
Katherine will make a special pitch-side appearance ahead of the match in the build up to the game to announce the launch of Cygnet Welsh Dry Gin & Tonic, and its on-going listing across select bars in Principality Stadium.
Her career started in 2003 when she proudly sang the national anthem ‘Mae hen wlad fy nhadau’ on the pitch at a Welsh rugby match
Katherine launched her own ‘female- forward’ premium gin named Cygnet, last May.
The opera singer has turned her hand to a completely new business venture and is the first female founder of a celebrity gin, made just six miles down the road from where she grew up.
Celebrating the release of the spirit, Katherine threw a party at the Rosewood Hotel in London.
The two spirits – Cygnet Welsh Dry Gin and Cygnet 22 Gin – retail between £35 and £47.50, with Katherine’s husband Andrew on board and Eric Villency, who designed products such as Peloton and Rock Star Energy drinks.
Of her new business, Katherine said: ‘Cygnet combines the finest local botanicals with pure Welsh water and being surrounded by the nature and beauty of the valleys, a whole lot of ‘Hwyl!’ (an ecstatic feeling of inspiration unique to Wales).
Katherine, who was born in Neath, founded the brand in 2022 with her husband Andrew Levitas, 46 (seen together)
‘I’ve also included my ‘secret ingredient’ in Cygnet 22, Manuka Honey, which I use to take care of my voice.
She added: ‘All of this results in an ultra-premium gin that is so smooth you can sip it on its own.’
As a female founder, Katherine added she is passionate about speaking woman to woman.
Tired of male-driven spirit products, she wanted to break the mould and create a ‘Best in Glass’ gin for the sisterhood of gin lovers.
