previously tasted

December 2016

ACHroous

Brockmans

The botanicals of Achroous include juniper, coriander seed, orris root, liquorice root, angelica root, fennel, seed and most notably, Sichuan peppercorns, resulting in a unique sweetly spiced and complex gin, with attractive citrus and floral notes. Beautifully balanced and distinctly different, Achroous is an exciting addition to the gin scene, and works wonderfully well with tonic or gin based cocktails.

To make Brockmans, exquisite botanicals are sources from all over the world. These include some typical ingredients such as angelica from Saxony, Bulgarian coriander and juniper berries from Tuscany. The more traditional notes of gin are combined with a refreshing influence of citrus and aromatic wild berry. This creates and intensely smooth gin with a beautifully crafted taste that is sensual and daringly different.

scotland, Leith

ENGLAND

41% ABV

40% ABV

JANUARY 2017

Boë superior

cotswolds

NB

Juniper berries and their flavoursome oils are at the heart of the distillation of this gin, but it takes many more elements to make Boë special. There’s the aromatic Coriander and Angelica. Also included is Ginger, Orris Root and Cassia Bark, which is one of the oldest spices. Warmth and flavour come from the Grains of Paradise. Orange and lemon peel can be found too, delivering a hint of citrus.

Light, floral juniper blends well with the Cotswolds lavender. This soon gives way to the vibrant grapefruit peel and warming cardamom. On the palate: opening with grapefruit, fresh juniper and black pepper, followed by herbaceous notes of bay leaf, coriander and angelica. More lavender brings a bright, delicate character to the full-bodied gin.

NB Gin’s character can be truly savoured and appreciated without being masked by any other flavours. Juniper invites you in; followed by a burst of clean citrus; then warm earthy notes and a dash of white pepper before the final flourish of juniper. Over slightly melted ice, its botanical notes and accentuated and come to the fore - clean and fresh with a wonderfully smooth texture.

scotland, paisley

ENGLAND, Staffordshire

scotland, north berwick

47% ABV

46% ABV

42% ABV

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February 2017

death’s door

portobello road

opihr

Death’s Door Gin has a surprisingly simple botanical mix of juniper berries, coriander and fennel. Using juniper berries that grow wild on Washington Island with coriander and fennel sourced from within the state, Death’s Door Spirits is able to showcase how complementary and complex simple expressions can be. The project started off as part of an experiment and has bloomed into a full-scale business.

On the nose; hot white pepper and heavy berries with a heavy does of juniper. A well-integrated spice accompanies the taste throughout, - along with more juniper and flavours of soft lemon grass with a hint of red berries. This gin was released by the award-winning Notting Hill bar, home of the Ginstitute - one of the most important places on the gin map.

A handsome gin that’s playfully spiced. On the nose comes coriander, along with gentle juniper and peppery notes. On the palate comes more a discernible spiciness and juniper with plenty of coriander – with a refreshing finish. Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin is full of history, as it is made with botanicals from along the traditional spice route - including Cubeb berries, Moroccan coriander and Indian black pepper.

usa, wisconsin

ENGLAND, LONDON

england, warrington

47% ABV

42% ABV

40% ABV

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march 2017

indian summer

Porter’s

stirling gin

Classic style gin fans will find something to like here, with familiar botanicals highlighted alongside the saffron. Fans of contemporary gin, might find it a little less ambitions than the name might imply. Indian Summer Gin aims to appeal to both audiences, and it seems to pull it off.

To the taste, juniper instantly leaps up out of the bottle, filling the nose with a deep, rich berry to compliment a teasing citrus. Cassia, cinnamon and pink peppercorns, too, present themselves, adding a warmth to the overall smell. The cassia, cinnamon and pink peppercorns rush the tongue, filling the mouth with a sweet and gentle spice and the chest with fire.

There’s a juniper presence throughout, but the sweet earthiness of angelica and the orangey citrus linger long after the drink is finished. It’s very smooth at 43% and impressively sippable, even at room temperature.

41.5% ABV

43.3% ABV

SCOTLAND, Huntly

Scotland, aberdeen

Scotland, stirling

46% ABV

SPONSORED BY

April 2017

Hortusoriental spiced

monkey 47

There are many gins in the upmarket Lidl Hortus range – all are made in the traditional style in copper pot stills in Warrington, presumably by Greenall’s, one of the leading lights of the UK spirit scene. Most are bottled at a very respectable 40% ABV and have been developed in association with Kevin Love, a Michelin star chef and protégé of the super famous Heston Blumenthal.

Fragrant petals add a floral character, and along with rosehips, rose petals give Lussa gin a smoothness, marrying together the many individual flavours. Hints of lime flowers are a perfect balance to the more robust botanicals in Lussa gin, such as elderflower, all of which work together to give Lussa gin its unique taste.

With a distinct and pure scent of juniper, tangy and crisp citrus notes, a sweet, flowery aroma, with a hint of peppery spices, subtle bitter fruit notes of cranberries, and a deep and harmoniously balanced complexity – Monkey 47 is truly full of character.

england, warrington

scotland, isle of jura

germany, black forest

40% ABV

42% ABV

47% ABV

lussa

May 2017

the botanist

sloane’s

Tanqueray Rangpur unveils the best kept secret of the British-Indian tradition. The rare Rangpur lime traditionally used to smooth down the gin brings an exotic bold flavour to the already perfect combination of Juniper, Coriander, Bay leaves and Ginger

The aromas explode like an olfactory Aurora Borealis, filling the senses with meteorites of smell sensations as they explode from the glass. Sweet delicate menthol, apple mint, spring woodlands, juniper, coriander with aniseed undertones, lemon and orange peel, a bouquet of summer flowers on the Machir, honey from thistle, coconut from gorse, wild mint and summer meadows.

41.3% ABV

Peppery at first. Spicy fennel and juniper berried come through. Sweet citrus peels and vanilla ice cream from the whole vanilla beans in the botanical selection. Herbal at times. The strong juniper centre is what holds Sloane’s together.

46% ABV

40% ABV

SCOTLAND, Edinburgh

Scotland, islay

netherlands, zevenaar

Tanquerayrangpur

June 2017

lone wolf

Ki no bi

Juniper berries form the perfect backbone of this gin. Lemongrass and Kaffir lime leaf add character. A zest-filled start gives way todelicate spice notes from the coriander, pink peppercorns and mace: a perfect complement to the citrus fruits. Lavender provides a delicate floral sweetness and Scots pine needles help to embed the juniper.

The first release from the Boatyard Distillery in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, is Boatyard Double Gin! It’s made with an organically produced wheat spirit, which goes through a double contact distillation process and infused with botanicals including sweet gale, grains of paradise, angelica, lemon, orris, liquorice root, coriander and juniper.

Ki No Bi Dry Gin is created with Japanese botanicals such as yellow yuzu from the north of Kyoto Prefecture, hinoki wood chips (Japanese cypress), bamboo, gyokuro tea from the Uji region and green sanshō (Japanese peppercorn) berries. Bottled at 45.7%, Ki No Bi uses a rice spirit base and peerless water source in the famous sake-brewing district, Fushimi.

46% ABV

45.7% ABV

SCOTLAND, aberdeen

northern ireland, lough erne

kyoto, japan

44% ABV

boatyarddouble gin

SPONSORED BY

september 2017

oliver cromwell

There’s a vanilla softness and fruit sweetness, no doubt left by the blueberries, but the most notable element – the one that really sets it apart from other gins on the market – is the base alcohol. Creamy, but with a hint of something raw and wild, the potato vodka imparts its own impression on the gin, acting almost as though it is another botanical. The gin, though gentle on the mouth, is wildly, notably Scottish to the taste.

This gin is distilled using lots of locally grown botanicals from the area. It is bursting with blackberries and raspberries from Caithness Summer Fruits and blaeberries from the Dunnet area. Grown in a geodome, Vietnamese coriander and nasturtium flowers add to the spice of the gin.

Don’t let the low price tag fool you, the award winning Oliver Cromwell Gin from Aldi tastes of juniper with lemon and orange peel that greet the nose before fading to leave little other than a hint of hot wax and coriander.

41.5% ABV

37.5% ABV

SCOTLAND, arbroath

Scotland, dunnet

43% ABV

arbikiekirsty’s gin

Rock Roseautumn edition

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october 2017

El:Gin

esker

To taste, Elgin in a soft and flavoursome gin. The fruits are the first thing you notice, as they combine to give a fresh and crisp mouthfeel. The addition of oats to the distillation process imparts a smooth and creamy texture – equally successful neat over ice or long with a quality tonic.

Persie Distillery was established by Simon Fairclough who, having toured Scotland with the Scottish Gin Club, realised that he’d be able to create a range of gins that appealed most to gin drinkers. No single gin could ever possibly tick all of the boxes so Simon made three: Zesty Citrus Gin, Herby and Aromatic Gin and Sweet & Nutty Old Tom Gin.

This tasty tipple features a selection of botanicals including juniper, pink peppercorn, cassia, heather, rosehip, milk thistle and silver birch sap, among others. To get the silver birch sap, which adds a subtle touch of sweetness to the gin, they tap trees in the Kincardine Estate. Earthy and herbaceous, Esker Gin comes with a tickle of peppery spice, and layers of bright fruit joined by a creamy sweetness.

40% ABV

42% ABV

SCOTLAND, elgin

scotland, perthshire

scotland, royal deeside

40% ABV

persieherby and aromatic

SPONSORED BY

november 2017

marylebone

hendrick’s

A classic London dry gin produced in London and sold primarily in the Marylebone district. A delicate and complex gin, bursting with floral overtones, with a strong Juniper, sweet citrus and grapefruit taste leading into more intense floral and citrus notes. A beautiful warming finish with notes of cassia, cloves and liquorice. Perfect with a lime slice or pink grapefruit served in a large balloon glass with lots of ice.

Emblazoned with the iconic bee symbol from Manchester’s coat of arms, 12 botanicals are used including fantastic dandelion and burdock root, a nod the creator’s northern childhoods, as well as juniper, ground almond, coriander, angelica and citrus peels. To taste, piny juniper and citrus stand our and are skilfully balanced with earthy notes, subtle sweetness and spice.

Distilled and bottled in Scotland, Hendrick’s us a super premium gin with a subtly different botanicals recipe that includes a unique infusion of rose petals and cucumber alongside more traditional botanical ingredients. You’ll recognise a Hendrick’s G and T by the wedge of cucumber that has replaced the traditional slice of lemon or lime.

42% ABV

42% ABV

england, london

england, manchester

scotland, ayrshire

50.2% ABV

manchester gin

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november 2017

dingle

This cinnamon and nutmeg led London Dry Gin from Wemyss is bottled at 42.7% to add to its warming character. On the nose; cooking spices come through the bat with a hit of coriander. Cinnamon and clove support juniper and cumin can be tasted throughout, followed by a finish of pepper.

Blending Persian herbs with Turkish qunce juice, Whitley Neill Quince Gin has prominent stone fruits (peaches and apricots) but is dominated by the unmistakable flavour of quince. Coriander and lemon zest make a notable appearance before ending with a long, fruity finish.

An Irish gin from the Dingle Distillery, made using a secret recipe of botanicals which includes rowan berries, bog myrtle, heather and hawthorn, among others. This gin has a juicy, sweet taste with authentic summer berry notes, followed by fresh herbs (think mint leaf and fennel).

43% ABV

42.5% ABV

SCOTLAND, fife

england, birmingham

ireland, county kerry

42.7% ABV

whitley neillquince gin

darnley’sspiced gin

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january 2018

d1 london

This award winning gin brings soft noted of blackcurrant to the nose, accompanied by the unmistakable smell of nettle. With a citrus-led taste, orange and lemon burst through with a warm hint of spice. With what are very much classic botanicals, what makes this gin unique is the modern twists that are thrown in that make it stand out from others.

A bright blue Portuguese gin from the Sharish range – the magnificent colour comes from extracts of a flower knows as Blue Pea. The colour extracts in the gin change pH level with the addition of tonic – resulting in the gin changing from blue to pink and purple tones. Different tonics will result in different colours being produced.

This award winning gin brings soft notes of blackcurrant to the nose, accompanied by the unmistakable smell of nettle. With a citrus-led taste, orange and lemon burst through with a warm hint of spice. With what are very much classic botanicals, what makes this gin unique is the modern twists that are thrown in that make it stand out from the others.

40% ABV

40% ABV

england, warrington

portugal, alentejo

england, london

37.5% ABV

sharishblue magic gin

pinksterwith boozy berries

february 2018

isle of harris

To achieve the characteristics of a very flavoursome and well-balanced spirit, the gin consist of 10 commonly used botanicals, with the addition of 2 which are unique, namely Icelandic moss and sheep sorrel. This mix of botanicals gives Kintyre Gin an earthy taste that is accompanied by a spicy kick, softened by a floral aroma.

To the taste, the initial focus is juniper, but the earthier botanicals make themselves known in the initial palate too. This unusual, but quite enticing gin gives way to cardamom and cinnamon – all wrapped together with a hint of orange peel.

There’s a quiet softness to begin, and a luxurious, weighty mouthfeel. The spirit is clean and refreshing, a green herbal thread weaving with a delicious sweetness. Then the peppery warmth of a freshly lit fire bursts forth, all gentle sparks and spices. There is an elusive quality to the spirit, the Sugar Kelp hinting at salt-spray but never dominating other elements.

43.3% ABV

45% ABV

SCOTLAND, kintyre

england, kent

scotland, harris

43% ABV

ableforth’sbathtub gin

kintyre

SPONSORED BY

april 2018

hills & harbour

Launched in late 2016 by the Elgin-based Moray Distillery, Avva Scottish Gin is made using a combination of classic gin botanicals as well as botanicals foraged in Speyside and the Highlands. These include dandelion, mint, red clover, nettle and Rowan berries. On the nose, orange and lime peels arrive first on the nose, but are quickly backed up by refreshing vegetable herbs. A crackle of peppery juniper lasts throughout.

This interesting gin include juniper berries, angelica root, cardamom seed, aniseed, orange peel, lemon peel, coriander seed, meadowsweet, elderflower, black peppercorn and freeze-dried raspberry. Not only that, but 10% of the base spirit is produced at the tiny distillery in Sutherland from Organic Plumage Archer Barley. Wonderful for using in cocktails and mixed drinks.

Hills & Harbour Gin is made using a base featuring wheat grain spirit made in house by the distillers, alongside a selection of 11 botanicals – the likes of Noble Fir Pine needles and Bladderwrack seaweed, among others. Surprisingly fruity, but well balanced with herbaceous notes making their way to the fore on the palate.

45.7% ABV

40% ABV

SCOTLAND, moray

scotland, dornoch

scotland, dumfries & galloway

43% ABV

thompson brosorganic highland gin

avva

SPONSORED BY

may 2018

pothecary

A classic both on the nose and to taste. Juniper leads cardamom, while the citrus offers a good dose of zing. The gin is smooth neat and offers a well rounded profile. It’s on the dusty, spiced side of class as oppose to overtly citrus or floral it’s definitely one for fans of the likes of Plymouth Gin, and traditional gin lovers would wholeheartedly embrace this.

Multi-layered and soft on the nose, there is no spiritedness’ yet it is incredibly fragrant. Lemongrass and rosehips burst on the one in an intoxicatingly exotic mix. Complex clove and coriander seed flavours follow up these elements once tasted, with a refreshing zing from the lemongrass joining in. The juniper anchors the gin with cubebs linger long after the sip has disappeared.

A very unique gin. On the nose, florals really come through, you can close your eyes and easily be transported to a meadow at first light. The tilia flowers add a strong, honey-like smell but the juniper hints and what lies beneath. To taste, there’s a lavender explosion – it’s strong and herbal and savoury, though this yields to juniper and a waxy lemon peel, the latter circling back to dominate after the tilia flower brings through it’s honeyed sweetness.

42% ABV

44.8% ABV

new zealand, southern alps

the netherlands, schiedam

england, dorset

42.2% ABV

Scapegrace

bobby’s

SPONSORED BY

June 2018

1897 quinine gin

Westbourne Dry Gin is a versatile addition to any cocktail. Voted the ‘World’s Best Gin’ by The Drinks Report In 2016, it is still winning awards to this day – being voted the World’s Best Contemporary Style Gin in the 2018 World Gin Awards. An emphasis on the spicier, peppery notes of cassia and nutmeg harnessed to a higher strength make this the perfect gin for classic cocktails and martinis.

After distillation, a touch of honey and sugar is added to this award winning gin, giving in the classic sweetness you look for in a traditional Old Tom gin. The tomcat-shaped plaques outside London gin houses from the days during the Gin Craze, where you’d put a coin in the cat’s mouth and the bartender would dispense you a shot of gin through the cat’s paw from inside the establishment gives name to the Old Tom gin variety.

This is an exciting, innovative London Dry Gin which has been made using cinchona bark – the natural and traditional source of quinine – as well as cold distilled fresh lemon and grapefruit peels. The cold-distillation captures the notes of citrus and cinchona wonderfully, and complement the classically-styled botanicals that are also used. Not only is it delicious, 1897 Quinine Gin also supports Malaria No More UK. Over 50% of the producer’s profit (at least £5 per bottle sold) will be donated to support the charity.

43% ABV

45.8% ABV

england, berkshire

Sweden, dalarna county

england, kent

45.2% ABV

martin miller’swestbourne strength

hernöold tom gin

SPONSORED BY

september 2018

verdant

Summer Punch Gin is the perfect spirit for summertime soirees. A gin bursting with sweet, fruity, tropical notes. A taste of summer in a gin. The key botanicals in this limited edition release are Pineapple, Passion Berry, Beeswax, Orange Peel, Linden Flower, Liquorice Root, Strawberry. Best served with a Premium Tonic, garnished with Strawberries and/or Pineapple.

Colonsay Gin takes its inspiration from a mixture of Celtic folklore and the natural Hebridean beauty of the island. A small batch, hand-made, premium Scottish Gin, in the style of a classic London Dry Gin, slightly stronger at 47% ABV to accentuate the full flavour of the botanicals that are used which consistently produce a fantastic, juniper led, premium quality gin.

From the Verdant Spirits Co., evidently Dundee’s first distillery in 200 years, comes their very own Verdant Dry Gin. This Scottish tipples features botanicals like juniper, bitter orange, lemon, coriander, angelica, liquorice, green cardamom, Grains of Paradise, cassia and orris root.

47% ABV

43% ABV

scotland, st andrews

scotland, colonsay

scotland, dundee

47% ABV

Eden Mill Summer Punch Gin

colonsay

SPONSORED BY

october 2018

crag & tail

Small batch Artisan Gin, inspired by bilberries & cranberries that grow locally on Lenzie Moss. Crisp, fresh and natural. Delicious served with Double Dutch cranberry & ginger tonic

Exclusively from the Skibo Estate, this elusive gin is flavoured with Skibo’s own bog myrtle – a plant that the Vikings used for strength.

This small batch gin was created in Angus, using twelve botanicals including watermelon, elderflower and citrus. Bright juniper pairs well with the soft floral notes, while cinnamon gives the mid-palate a kick of warmth.

41% ABV

scotland, lenzie

scotland, dunnet

scotland, angus

42% ABV

glasshouse

lenzie gin

SPONSORED BY

november 2018

garden shed

A marvellous floral Scottish gin from the Old Curiosity distillery on the outskirts of Edinburgh in the Secret Herb Garden. This expression is richly aromatic with fresh rose notes. The addition of tonic turns this gin from a pale gold to a pink.

The citrus edition of Simon Fairclough’s Persie Gin, awesome in a strong G&T with some citrus peel for good measure. Bright, zesty citrus - orange peels, lime sweets, kaffir leaf and lemongrass burst throughout the gin.

Distilled at Eden Mill in St Andrews, the fourteen botanicals for Garden Shed gin include Glasgow-grown blackberries, dandelion root and lavender.Passionate about the environment, The Garden Shed Drinks Company donate some of the profits to local charities including Trees 4 Scotland and The Bumblebee Conservation Trust (#plantingtreesandsavingbees).

42% ABV

45% ABV

scotland, edinburgh

scotland, perthshire

scotland, st andrews

39% ABV

old curiosityapothecary rose

persiezesty citrus

SPONSORED BY

november 2018

The flagship expression produced by the Cape Byron distillery on the southeast coast of Australia. Brookie’s Byron Dry Gin is made with a hefty recipe of 26 botanicals, with many of them being native to the region in which the distillery resides, including Byron sunrise finger lime, cinnamon myrtle, aniseed myrtle, river mint, raspberry, macadamia and more. Works particularly well in a Gin Martini.

This higher strength release from the Ki No Bi range packs a more intense punch than the classsic Ki No Bi and is ideal as a base for cocktails, especially the gin and tonic. The name Sei comes the Kanji charcter on the bottle which carries the meaning of “power” in Japanese. Ki No Bi Sei contains juniper berries, Yuzu, sansho pepper, green tea and Hinoki wood chip.

An Old Tom Gin from the Glasgow Distillery Co.’s Makar range! A style of gin very much en vogue during the 18th and 19th century, Old Tom gins are slightly sweetened and go marvellously in cocktails. This gin has a subtle cakey sweetness, well balanced with peppery juniper and evocative rosemary.

43% ABV

australia, cape byron

japan, kyoto

scotland, glasgow

46% ABV

54% ABV

Brookie’sbyron dry gin

ki no bisei

makarOld tom gin

SPONSORED BY

january 2019

Glasgow Gin has a personality all of its own, it’s fun and playful, echoing the famous Glaswegian sense of humour. It’s a light, fresh and fruity gin, and offers a fun twist on the traditional, but we’ve not tampered with the important bits. A quadruple-distilled pure grain spirit, made from 100% wheat, is redistilled using ten flavoursome botanicals, creating a gin of outstanding flavour and smoothness.

This gin is made using a total of 8 botanicals including locally grown Scottish milk thistle as well a traditional botanicals such as Italian juniper and pink peppercorns. The Glaswegin Distilling Co was launched in 2018 to celebrate Glasgow’s history and tradition for innovation by creating a range of frank, no frills, yet distinctive spirits, representative of its namesake.

Wild Myrtle, also known as Bog Myrtle, which grows wild throughout the Scottish Highlands, was chosen as a key botanical in the gin. This interesting botanical was chosen because one of the most fearsome warriors in history were known as the Berserkers, these were Viking Warriors (depicted on the Glasgow Warriors club crest).

43% ABV

scotland, glasgow

scotland, glasgow

scotland, st andrews

37.5% ABV

41.1% ABV

Glaswegin

EDEN MILLglasgow warriors gin

McLean’S gincherry bakewell

FEBRUARY 2019

Rutte has been making Dry Gin since the 1930s. Their very first distilled gin contained celery leaves, which makes this gin part of their century long history. Rutte Celery Gin is a standard Dry Gin but with a savoury, celery twist. The celery taste adds to the overall flavour, rather than being a dominant taste. Other botanicals include juniper, angelica, orange peel and cardamom.

A classic London Dry Gin, Jawbox is bold on the nose with a clean citrus aroma. On the palate, the complexities of the gin shine through staring with citrus and eventually progressing into pepper, green angelica and subtle rootiness.

Each of ROKU’s botanical has been harvested at the peak of its season to extract the best flavour, and distilled to fully embody the blessings of nature. The harvest of the four seasons has been blended to create ROKU’s balanced flavour.

43% ABV

NETHERLANDS, Dordrecht

NORTHERN IRELAND, BELFAST

JAPAN, TOKYO

43% ABV

43% ABV

JAWBOX

ROKU GIN

RUTTECELERY GIN

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MARCH 2019

Mermaid Gin is a hand-made, small-batch gin using 10 botanicals that are meticulously sourced for quality and carefully blended to create a smooth, fresh and complex flavour profile.  Locally foraged rock samphire and elderflower, fresh citrus zest from Sicilian lemons and Grains of Paradise are complemented by Boadicea hops grown in the local botanical gardens at Ventnor, English coriander from Sussex.

Yarra Valley Shiraz grapes are steeped in high proof Rare Dry Gin for eight weeks. Aromatically it shows fresh pine needles, citrus and spice, and distinct peppery, dense raspberry notes. The palate is lovely and sweet with a long juniper and spice character on the finish

This pink gin just sings of summertime!   The sweet aroma of fresh strawberries emanates from the glass, contrasting with the initial warming black pepper and juniper spice when sipped. The flavour evolves into delicate sweet notes of light strawberry and lemon on the finish.

43% ABV

England, isle of wight

Australia, Yarra VAlley

England, Norwich

42% ABV

37.8% ABV

MERMAID GIN

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Four PillarsBloody Shiraz Gin

BullardsStrawberry & Black Pepper GIn

MAY 2019

This gin is crystal clear with a distinctive body differentiated by the es-sential oils of juniper berries. With an aromatic fragrance comes tones of juniper , green wood and herbs. It’s flavour is an herbaceous palate, generous in juniper and smooth citric undertones round out its character, being joined by an after-taste that is long and light with soft memory of black pepper.

The second release in the Rock Rose Creative Collection (following on from Clootie Dumpling Gin) is this wonderfully fragrant Apple & Lavender Gin! Produced using apples from Scotland’s Black Isle, this expression boasts a light, sweet and elegant flavour profile. Juniper and apple is always a wonderful combination, and the wafts of lavender bring earthy florals to the fore.

The label was designed by Scottish watercolour artist, Liz O’Donnell.

The first tipple to come from Edinburgh’s Port of Leith Distillery has arrived in the shape of Lind & Lime Gin. The name is inspired by Dr. James Lind of Edinburgh, who conducted one of the first clinical trials aboard the HMS Salisbury. In these trials, he noted that the scurvy patients eating citrus fruits were showing good signs. Hence the addition of lime within this gin.

43% ABV

SPAIN, MENORCA

SCOTLAND, CAITHNESS

England, Norwich

38% ABV

41.5% ABV

Lind & Lime GIN

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ROCK ROSEAPPLE & LAVENDER GIn

XORIGUERMAHON GIN

JUNE 2019

Ungava is a very intriguing Canadian gin. Made using six rare, hand-foraged botanicals which bestow upon it a distinctive flavour profile. Botanicals include Nordic juniper, arctic blend, cloudberry, crowberry, Labrador tea and wild rose hips. Serve ungava gin with tonic water over ice, and garnish with a grapefruit wedge

The heart of Tanqueray Nº TEN gin is made by distilling fresh oranges, limes and grapefruit. Chamomile flowers create the signature velvety mouth feel and other hand selected, meticulously sourced botanicals provide further layers of unrivalled taste. Tanqueray Nº TEN is made in small batches, using only the highest quality distillate, resulting in a very smooth finish.

Our Scottish gin is infused with cinnamon, cloves and mixed spices. Great on the rocks or with ginger ale to bring out the citrus notes. Can be tasted neat or heated.

37..5% ABV

CANADA, QUEBEC

SCOTLAND, Edinburgh

SCOTLAND, GLAMIS

47.3% ABV

43.1% ABV

GIN BOTHYGUNSHOT GIN

TANQUERAYNo. 10

UNGAVA

SPONSORED BY

SEPTEMBER 2019

The King of Soho is a London Dry Gin distilled in the heart of London using traditional methods; a complex spirit crafted with 12 botanicals to our unique flavour profile. Created as a tribute to the original ‘King of Soho’ Paul Raymond by his son Howard.

A contemporary Cornish take on a classic London dry gin, inspired by the wild Atlantic Ocean and cliff tops of North Cornwall. 12 botanicals are hand sourced from both exotic locations around the world as well as locally foraged to create a vibrant, fresh and unique nose and flavour profile.

ENGLAND, LONDON

ENGLAND, CORNWALL

42% ABV

42% ABV

THE KING OF SOHO

TARQUIN’S

NOVEMBER 2019

Fresh sea breeze with a sweetness reminiscent of sherbet, lemons and pine. Starts warm and sweet with a hint of spice, followed by a floral, smooth and long finish. Kirkjuvagr means “Church Bay” in Old Norse. Back when Orkney was emerging as a seat of power in the Viking Empire, the Norsemen would sail their longships into Kirkjuvagr, which over the centuries grew into our islands’ capital, Kirkwall.

It’s the 2018 edition of Shetland Reel’s special edition gin made for the Viking fire festival, Up Helly Aa! This year, they’ve aged their gin in a cask that previously contained Sherry, and after that it contained single malt Scotch whisky. And after that, it contained Shetland Reel Gin! h.

Dr. Adam’s very first gin is an Old Tom expression, which starts off with a blend of juniper berries, angelica root, orris root, coriander seed, cassia bark, almond, orange peel and lemon peel. To this, Moroccan saffron and chamomile flowers are added, as well as a helping of muscovado sugar. Ought to work marvellously in a Martinez...

47% ABV

SCOTLAND, Orkney

SCOTLAND, SHETLAND

SCOTLAND, Aberdeen

57% ABV

43% ABV

House of botanicalsold tom gin

SHETLAND REELUp Helly Aa 2018

KIRKJUVAGR

NOVEMBER 2019

Technically not a gin. A spicy, citrusy, juniper-free botanical spirit distilled on copper then infused with raisins, vanilla and saffron. Intended to be sipped on its own but also mixes phenomenally well with tonic. Caraway butter on cardamom buns with a tall glass of tropical diluting juice

he Old Curiosity Distillery’s Christmas gin is distilled with ginger, cinnamon and cardamom which provides a festive spicy flavour. Thedrink is infused with mallow petals to provide a distinctive festive colourwhich transforms to a vibrant pink when mixed with tonic water.

SCOTLAND, EDINBURGH

SCOTLAND, EDINBURGH

39% ABV

32% ABV

OLD CURIOSITYCHRISTMAS GIN

SWEETDRAM ESCUBAC