Disclosure: free sample bottle previously provided to both From the Gin Shelf and Jenny in Brighton It’s a refreshing drink that’s made in a way, unlike any other gin on the market. The brand uses two almost antique stills to produce its award-winning gin, which is produced in batches of up to 500 liters at a time. As previously mentioned, I wouldn’t usually advise drinking liquids from unmarked bottles. But when the contents is this delicious I make an exception… Disclosure: Katie was previously sent a miniature of Biggar Strength Gin, but was so impressed she bought a full bottle after tasting! Amongst other initiatives, all the teams spent botanicals are turned in to compost, and used to fertilise the flowers and trees on their farms land and aforementioned forest. And once in to the gin making itself, the discarded heads part of the spirit is handily converted into cleaning products for use around the farm (with a juniper fresh scent you can well imagine!)

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There is a quote that reads “blessed are the curious, for they shall have the adventures”. This was an adventure that I couldn’t wait to embark on. Cotton Jar with Lid - Elegant Glass and Metal Qtip Holder for Kitchen, Home Decor, Bath Accessories - The Fern Collection As it falls under a 40% ABV, Sloe gin can’t technically be called ‘proper’ gin. But its popularity and variety make it an important part of any thorough gin guide anyway. And if you’re looking for a bottle to enjoy, Spirit Works’ offering is the way to go. Ginsmagic says:“Phil and Tabitha (founders) have nailed this navy. And it’s one to really play around with. Think orange sherbet. Personalised Gin Glass The Gin & Bear It is a Perfect Gift for Him Her Birthday Mother's Day Father's Day Or Christmas We Three GinsOne of six expressions from Orkney Distillery, Kirkjuvagr Beyla Gin takes its name from Beyla the goddess of bees in Norse mythology. An Old Tom gin made with their original Kirkjuvagr Gin as the base and added Orcadian honey and Scottish raspberries. There’s a strong sense of piney juniper that underpins the spirit, giving a reassuringly classic finish to the gin. The alcohol seems to carry a slight sting of white pepper, that indicates a dry warmth that feels far superior to its fairly modest 40% ABV.

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Isle of Harris Gin contains nine botanicals. These are: juniper, coriander seeds, cassia bark, angelica root, bitter orange, cubeb, liquorice root, orris root and sugar kelp. Caorunn Gin contains 11 botanicals. These are rowan berry, bog myrtle, heather, coul blush apple and dandelion leaf, juniper, coriander seed, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica root and cassia bark. Our list has travelled the geographical extremes of Scotland – from the lowlands to the Outer Hebrides, the east coast to Orkney. So it’s only fitting that we disembark on the most northerly inhabited island in the UK – Unst in the Shetland Isles. Dog and Spoon is also very much a ‘waste not want not’ operation, with a keen focus on seeing as little as possible go to waste in creating their Science Project 6a gin.

The first thing that strikes a chord with me about Dog and Spoon Distillery is the charming humour and blunt honesty with which they introduce their brand. Wood Wine Bottle Holder- Personalized Wine Serving Tray, Modern Wine Accessories, High Quality Wood Wine Caddy, Wine Gift for Special Day My thanks to the Official Supporters of International Scottish Gin Day who helped contrinute to this feature. Be sure to give them a follow!

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A crisp classic tonic works best such as Schweppes Signature Collection or Fever-Tree Indian Tonic water. For a martini, I like Monkey 47,” describes Spencer Elliott of Bounce Sporting Club in New York City. “A gin that might hit your wallet a bit more than the others but delivers just as much. Rich and smooth this gin pairs excellently with a bit of vermouth." Navy Strength: Navy strength gin is the strongest at around 57% ABV. The name comes from the high-strength spirits distilled in the 18th century requested by the Royal Navy. However, the name itself was only coined in the 1990s as a marketing ploy to highlight high-strength spirits. Our methodology to select and rank the best gin brands in the worldThe distillery’s rose gin is made by gently vapor-distilling three different types of rose petals, including wild roses from the countryside, heritage roses, and Damask rose. It’s complex and aromatic, beautiful and buoyant in a G&T, and bright and aromatic in a spritz. Featuring a unique botanical blend, including garden grown rhubarb and apples, Clydesdale Gin is distilled in a local collaboration to celebrate the working Clydesdale Horse and long-standing tradition of fruit growing in the Clyde Valley. The Ginasium says:“This gin and its signature botanical conjure up thoughts of many a coastal walk. Walking beside gorse bushes in full flower and marvelling how this rugged coastline can produce such a tropical coconut scent. If you’ve not got up close and personal with gorse flower you’re missing out. As with many of the Scottish brands of the gin revival, Caorunn is crafted in a whisky distillery – Speyside’s Balmenach – one of the first distilleries to be licensed in the production of Scotch whisky in 1824.

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There are more than 350 distilleries in the UK alone and plenty more across the world, showing that England’s national spirit is a popular choice no matter which hemisphere you find yourself in. My favorite is Porter’s Gin from Scotland because it is not too floral or herbaceous like other gins can be,” describes Victor Bautista, the bar manager at Concord Hill in Brooklyn, New York. Tiered Liquor Bottle Display Shelf - Bar Shelves - Customizable length 2 and 3 Tiered Wood Display Shelf Organizer for Home BarCaorunn Gin uses 11 botanicals in its recipe but the brand centres around its five foraged Celtic ingredients: