We had this romantic notion that the pilgrims would have come and used that well for hundreds of years with the house having been built in the 1600s. In honour of that we called it Pilgrim’s Gin so there is a nice link to St Andrews which is such an iconic place.”

After leaving university, the 29-year-old knew that producing gin was what he wanted to do and he set about making it happen.

Allan revealed that having spent a lot of time throughout his early life helping out his father, he had the experience that benefited him when going into business.

Palate: A fresh and smooth mouth feel combined with a warm, nutty, sweetness of cassia bark and nutmeg.Nestled on the Balmungo Estate, overlooking the famous historical town of St. Andrews, Scotland, you’ll discover the home of Pilgrim’s Gin. Premium, small-batch and unique, our handcrafted gins and liqueurs are made with innovation, passion, and care, the Pilgrim’s Way. The company was set up in October 2017 with our first bottle of original gin going to market on the 18th of April 2018. I am really, really proud of it. We are three years old but I feel like we are two years old because of Covid.” Getting Pilgrim’s Gin out there And Pilgrim’s Gin, which features an original variety and a range of gin liqueurs, is the culmination of his efforts and the company is going from strength to strength. The Pilgrim’s Gin dream Poke the warm cake with a skewer or fork and then drizzle the drizzle over the cake. Then leave the cake to fully cool.

Pilgrimage means both adventure and spiritual journey. Vision Pilgrim’s Gin encourages you to do the same, enjoy a drink like pilgrims of old and explore the ancient walking routes that lead to The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, England’s Nazareth in North Norfolk. Cheers, and may God bless you. Tasting Notes The LIVE virtual tastings are carried out in the last week of the month. Please keep an eye on our socials for confirmed dates! For the buttercream, beat the butter and icing sugar together until well combined. Gradually add the Pilgrim’s Original Gin and tonic to the buttercream, 0.5tbsp at a time and combine. Here is our very own Pilgrim’s Gin and Tonic Cake and all you need is our Original Pilgrim’s Gin to make it! Ingredients Cake

Pilgrim’s Gin liqueur range

To decorate, add half of the buttercream to one layer of the cake, add the second layer on top and pipe the remainder of the buttercream across the top. Sprinkle the grapefruit zest across the top and a slice of grapefruit to each of the piped buttercream. Everything about Pilgrim’s Gin is superior, from the unique taste and flavour to the natural botanicals used in the gin-making process. The show organisers promise an epic day craft spirit filled day, unlike any other spirit festival in the country, with entertainment and surprises to boot!