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Makar Glasgow Gin
3.9
Glasgow Distillery's original gin, predating their Glaswegin brand. Makar (the Scots word for 'poet' or 'maker') is a more assertive, juniper-forward London Dry than its lighter stablemate. The liquorice and cassia bark give it a warmth and dryness that suits cocktails — it's one of the best Scottish gins for a Martini. Shares a distillery with the 1770 single malt whisky. Available in most Glasgow bars, specialist shops across Scotland, and online.
ABV
43%
Bottle
700ml
Price
£28–£34
Distillery
The Glasgow Distillery Co
Botanicals
juniperangelicacorianderliquoricecassia barklemon peelblack pepper
Tasting notes
Juniper-heavy Glasgow gin with a spicy liquorice undertone. Bolder and drier than Glaswegin (the same distillery's other gin), built for Martinis and Negronis as much as G&Ts.
Perfect serve
Dry Martini: Makar, dash of dry vermouth, lemon twist. For G&T: Indian tonic, lemon peel.