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Orkney Gin
3.7
Made on Orkney using the ancient bere barley variety that's been grown on the islands for over 4,000 years. The gin reflects its geography — maritime, wind-swept, and unlike anything from the mainland. Small production runs and limited distribution outside the islands, but available from specialist retailers and direct from the distillery. Worth picking up if you're visiting Orkney.
ABV
43%
Bottle
700ml
Price
£32–£38
Distillery
Highland Liquor Co
Botanicals
juniperangelicabere barleyOrkney heatherburnet roseseaweed
Tasting notes
Maritime and herbaceous with a distinctive heather sweetness. The bere barley (an ancient grain still grown on Orkney) adds a subtle earthy note you won't find in other gins.
Perfect serve
Indian tonic, lemon peel.