Kintyre Botanical Gin, 70 cl

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Persie Gin is made by the hard-working partners Chrissie and Simon who also run the long-established Gin Club Scotland. Nothing says you’re on holiday like a boat trip and, with our fantastic ferries, a tour of the island gin distilleries couldn’t be easier. Should you be interested you can visit the distillery in Edinburgh with guided tours and tastings also available on certain days. EDINBURGH: GINEROSITY GIN

What can be said about Jim McEwan that hasn't already been said? The man was already a legend in whisky circles before turning his hand to gin. The secret to craft gin is in the traditional copper stills which remove any impurities from the distilling process. Many of our distillers give their stills names. Bute Gin’s is called Andrea and Beinn an Tuirc’s is called Big Don. This tells you everything about our makers' passion for the process! Described as “smooth and vibrant” it has a fruity and spicy nose and a deeply pleasing finish. DUNDEE: VERDANT GIN We also offer tours of the distillery which includes a perfect serve Kintyre Gin and tastes of some of our spirits. Emma and Niall will be able to tell you details of times etc when you arrive or book online before you come. Tours last approximately an hour and you will hear all about the Kintyre Gin Story and the history of Torrisdale Castle Estate. The team at Kirkjuvagr worked closely with the Agronomy Institute of the UHI (University of the Highlands and Islands) to create a blend of local botanicals.All gins share the juniper berry as their primary attribute and it is in the expert selection and blending of botanicals where makers get creative. Thankfully, Scotland is rich in natural resources and you can expect Icelandic moss (it grows in Scotland!), sheep sorrel, heather, gorse and even Loch Fyne oyster shells. Most will be seasonally hand-foraged as part of a wider commitment to sustainability. Made using nine botanicals including locally-sourced sugar kelp, which gives the gin its wonderful coastal flavour, and produced using their small copper still – affectionately known as ‘The Dottach’ – this a distinctly interesting gin unlike many you will have tried before. Made using 100 per cent malt barley spirit following a long series of experiments with different botanicals, the gin is refreshing with a heavy hit of citrus followed up by notes of Scottish pine and the spice of pink peppercorn. ARBROATH: ARBIKIE KIRSTY'S GIN What's more they are investing a lot in Orkney; they've just opened an artisan distillery, visitor centre and shop in Kirkwall. PERTHSHIRE: STRATHEARN GIN They recently hit the headlines with their innovative gin baubles which have been massively popular since their launch at Christmas a few years ago.

One of Scotland's smallest commercial distilleries, Strathearn produce four main gins currently; the Classic, the Citrus, the Heather Rose gin and the Oaked Highland gin. The Beinn an Tuirc Distillery occupies a former piggery building on the Torrisdale Castle Estate in Kintyre, Scotland. Torrisdale Castle Estate has been under the ownership of the Macalister Hall family since 1872 and, over the years, has benefited from innovative diversification. A successful self-catering business began in the early 1980s, started by the current laird’s parents and continues to thrive today. The estate, including the distillery, is focused on reducing its carbon footprint with continued investment, including installing a biomass boiler and a 99kw hydroelectric scheme and rejuvenating the walled garden, where various fruit and vegetables are grown. Strathearn Distillery offers a whole range of tours including a simple tour of the farm based distillery, a day spent distilling or most interesting for gin lovers - an afternoon making and drinking gin. PERTHSHIRE: PERSIE GIN A classic London dry style gin, bottled at 40% ABV, Isle of Gigha is a wonderfully smooth and flavoursome with distinct coastal flavours from sugar kelp and gorse harvested from the island. These botanicals compliment nettle, dandelion root and mountain pepper from the land, alongside cassia, orange, orris and of course, juniper.Named in celebration of the moment that Mary Queen of Scots first spied her husband-to-be Lord Darnley at Wemyss Castle in 1565, Darnley's is produced by the Wemyss (that's weems not weemiss or weemees) family in Fife. Having recently moved to Glasgow, they even have their own gin school - which is set to expand soon - now that is perfect for gin lovers to learn the art of making this exciting juniper spirit. ISLAY: THE BOTANIST