With their bespoke bottle launching in the summer of 2020, The Pentland Still Distillery made a significant investment in their brand. For a small distillery, it shouldn’t go understated. The botanicals then sit for two days in the spirit. This allows the essential oils from the ingredients to be drawn out into the spirit, maximising flavour extraction. This Saturday, EventScotland are hosting riders from the British Cycling team at Glasgow's Engine Works, where they'll vie for the coveted rainbow jersey as part of the 2023 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships live and in person, bridging the gap between the real-world physical effort of riders and the virtual race on Zwift. Electric is delighted to be joining as the IRL Final official drinks partner.

Made with 17 botanicals including its signature ingredient, carageen seaweed (also known as Irish moss), foraged on the island, Barra Atlantic Gin helps transports you to the Outer Hebridean island – and the most westerly distillery in the country. Shetland Reel Simmer Gin is one of three ‘core’ gins produced at Saxa Vord Distillery by distiller Mark Turnbull. At 49% ABV it’s on the stronger side, and contains botanicals including orange peel, liquorice root and cumin. Based in Aberdeenshire, Little Brown Dog Spirits was founded by Andrew Smith and Chris Reid. Their flagship gin, LBD, is a newcomer to the Scottish gin scene, launching in May 2020.Often incorrectly credited for imparting the aroma of the iris flower (it doesn't), orris is an enigmatic addition to the gin. think of it like seasoning - the right amount amplifies and improves flavour, while too much ruins it. Sichuan Julian Vallis says:“Tobermory throws the notion of a traditional gin out the window and just lets the malty base shine through with absolutely no effort to hide the fact this comes from a whisky distillery.

These are then poured into the still, mixing with a blend of filtered water and organic grain neutral spirit, which is pumped in through the bottom of the pot.The company ethos is built on standing out, doing things differently and being innovative, and when you see the striking neon Achroous bottle on a shelf, the boldness of The Electric Spirit Co. is clear. The LIVE virtual tastings are carried out in the last week of the month. Please keep an eye on our socials for confirmed dates! A bizarre botanical that isn't even a true peppercorn, these dry little husks have incredibly vibrant floral and lemon sherbet notes. With none of the heat associated with peppercorns, they give the gin an incredible aroma. Fennel Disclosure: Katie was previously sent a miniature of Biggar Strength Gin, but was so impressed she bought a full bottle after tasting! This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services.

Give yourself 1 point for any question you get right in the Easy round, 2 points for the Medium and 3 points for the Hard, giving you a total of 60 points to play for. If you think of a gin that has the smell of a malting floor and added juniper, this is Tobermory. Since I’m a whisky drinker, this is right up my street and Tobermory makes an absolutely excellent Martinez and Negroni that sort of become very Rob Roy and Boulevardier-like due to the whisky notes coming through.”distiller that was named as one of the top ten gins in the entire world at IWSC in 2019. I can only say the praise is more The juniper is beautifully balanced, and lingers purposefully behind those bold red fruits, with suggestions of a rich and warming sweet spice. It works brilliantly as a G&T, with a fresh raspberry garnish. The tonic pulls forward a little more sweetness, whilst maintaining the strong raspberry flavour, putting a delicate and floral touch on a classic. We bagged the gold in both the Scottish Dry and Consumer categories, and silver for our G&T, which is phenomenal, but that fourth medal is the cherry on the cake. The Ginasium says:“I first came across this Verdant Gin at a show in London where Andrew gave a talk that captured his enthusiasm… a mix of old tradition and innovation. It’s a dry gin reflecting its one-shot method, but the botanicals and distilling of the raw spirit have produced a juniper-forward silky smooth spirit with a lovely but curious immediate sweetness, which is followed by a peppery warmth and finish.

Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. The spritz is perfect for drinking in the sunshine. (Image: Achroous Gin) Read More Related Articles Distilled in Leith, the Edinburgh port has a long history with gin. Achroous uses botanicals such as liquorice, fennel seed and Sichuan. Launching in July 2018, King’s Hill Gin takes its name from a bet between King Robert the Bruce and Sir William ‘The Crusader’ Sinclair, which took place in the Pentland Hills, where the distillery is based. Made with 12 botanicals including the locally foraged gorse, heather, wild rosehip and elderflower.As mentioned, Achroous was shortlisted in three categories at The Gin Cooperative Awards - Best Scottish Dry, Consumer Judges' Choice, and Best Scottish G&T.