It’s one of several gins in their range which includes their classic London Dry as well as Cannonball Navy Strength. The distillery is also famed for an extensive range of gin liqueurs.

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We had volunteered to ‘dog sit’ for the week, assuming parental duties for Jed – the family Pointer. This would, as it would transpire, turn out to be a great life lesson for our later years together…never take your eyes off your ‘kids’…they’ll be bloody up to something! Ginsmagic says:“A gin that’s distilled 728 miles from my flat in London. So to try the botanicals of Orkney is a rare treat and one for the gin connoisseurs out there. Whilst I chose to pair with a light tonic and garnish with orange, to bring an additional citrus element to the fore, the Dog and Spoon suggestion of lemon and rosemary deserves further inspection. It’s a double garnish that suggests a complementary kiss on the forehead of both the citrus and herbal inclusions that I have little doubt would work incredibly well!But for a Martini with a delicious point of difference, look no further than the Clydesdale. Sharp, crisp apples provide a fresh fruit vibe, lifted to loftier heights by the citrus elements. It almost seems to transcend the barriers of gin, deliciously straying in to an almost apple brandy territory. And in living up to its bolstered size, the bigger brother of the Farmers Strength takes the Drovers tasting notes and ups the ante. Official Supporters of International Scottish Gin Day are not paid to be ambassadors for the event, and there is no obligation for us to post or say anything. We have complete control over the content we create. Now, most farms are known for filling bottles with milk. But ‘Old Mc’Kerr’ opts to fill her bottles with something a little stronger, more juniper led and certainly not semi-skimmed! All of the gins are distilled by Jenny and her good mate Morag – though that’s ‘Morag II’ to you and I, the teams copper still responsible for double distilling a host of traditional botanicals with a native twist. All batches of Wee Farm spirits are then bottled and labelled on the farm for their onward journey.

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The balance of florals, herbs, citrus, spice and juniper is done with such expertise, that I have to describe this as faultless; it really does have it all. It is the epitome of what a smooth and perfectly rounded Negroni should be. Stunning. It was time to paint myself in to the picture, only I’d be holding a tasting glass and an artistically licensed chiselled chin…it was time to see if the Drovers Gin was as pleasing on the taste as it was on the eye. This gin is distilled in a copper pot still named "Marjorie." The botanical list includes juniper, angelica root, cassia bark, cinnamon, coriander seed, lemon peel, licorice, nutmeg, orange peel, and orris root. It is bottled at a standard 40 percent ABV (80 proof). Aviation American Gincame to market in 2006. It was one of the first brands to launch that made everyone rethink the definition of gin. It was at the forefront of the New Western Gin movement, featuring a softer juniper profile and gins that are often handcrafted in small batches. This gin revolution has brought the spirit's appeal to a wider audience of drinkers. By the time we’d realised what was going on, he was already on his hind legs and enjoying a feast of epic carb loading proportions! And whilst he may have been living his best life momentarily, you could rest assured he would be spending the rest of the evening in the ‘dog house’ (in the very literal sense)!I'm a 30 something year old Gin enthusiast, Birmingham born & bred, and now living in Leeds with my beautiful (and eternally patient) Wife Emily. The vast number of botanicals makes this a very interesting gin to sample. It offers tastes that ebb and flow the more you sip as each of the botanicals comes to light. Citrus is one of the most prominent flavors, followed by a bouquet of fruits and florals.

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These are foraged by master distiller Simon Buley from the countryside around the Highland distillery. The local ingredients are supported by 6 traditional botanicals which you’ll find in many gins, namely juniper, coriander seed, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica root and cassia bark. DistillationI slowly entered the kitchen, with a naive curiosity plastered on my face that would soon be replaced by a contorted mixture of horror and amazement. As I rounded the corner I was greeted by the sight of Jed, up on his haunches, and face down in a plate that had been left of the kitchen counter and laden with hotdog buns and burger rolls. As I called out in vein, it was too late. He had already worked his way through a bakers dozen with a hungry enthusiasm that on reflection I have to applaud. In a way, it was kind of impressive! Caorunn Gin uses 11 botanicals in its recipe but the brand centres around its five foraged Celtic ingredients: The Kyoto Distillery is Japan’s first dedicated artisanal gin distillery. The region might typically be known for sake, but a rising level of interest in other spirits has kept tourists returning for the gin, too. With a core gin lineup that stands true to the classic ethos of gin making, with a playful charm and points of difference that make them uniquely Scottish, it is a hallmark of quality that is receiving well deserved recognition. Photo Credit: Scottish Gin Awards Working with specialist spirits branding agency, Stranger & Stranger, the ‘Social Distillery’ has created something which is the envy of many. They wanted to produce something which depicts the truly stunning scenery found on the island – and what a job they’ve done!