Misty Isle Gin
Last updated 16 May 2026
Made on Skye by Isle of Skye Distillers, with honey from the distillery’s own bees as a signature botanical. A young brand that punches above its weight on character — gentler and sweeter than the heavy-juniper Skye whisky next door at Talisker.
A genuinely gentle, honey-sweet contemporary that does what most floral gins try and fail to do — keep the sweetness honest. The Skye honey is the right kind of botanical story (their own bees, audible in the glass). Not a gin for serious martinis but a lovely G&T pour and a strong souvenir.
Tasting notes
Soft, sweet, and floral — closer in spirit to Hendrick’s than to The Botanist. The honey note comes through clearly without being cloying, supported by heather and mint. A very easy gin to like, and a sensible souvenir from a Skye trip.
- Nose
- Honey, heather, soft juniper, gentle citrus
- Palate
- Soft honey-sweet entry, mint mid-palate, light juniper underneath
- Finish
- Smooth, slightly sweet, medium length
Flavour profile
- juniper2/5
- citrus2/5
- floral4/5
- herbal3/5
- spice1/5
- sweet4/5
Botanicals
Nine botanicals lifted by honey from the distillery’s own Skye bees — sweeter and softer than most island gins
How it’s made
- Production
- Distilled in a small copper pot still on Skye. Honey comes from the distillery’s own beekeeping operation.
- Still type
- Small copper pot still
- Base spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
Perfect serve
Mediterranean tonic, mint sprig and orange slice, copa.
- Tonic
- Mediterranean tonic
- Garnish
- A sprig of mint and a slice of orange
- Ratio
- 1:3
- Ice
- Plenty — the gin is gentle and benefits from a good chill.
A Mediterranean tonic doubles down on the floral honey character. Mint garnish lifts the sweetness without competing.
Cocktails to make with Misty Isle Gin
Misty Isle Bee’s Knees
Coupe
- 50ml Misty Isle Gin
- 20ml fresh lemon juice
- 15ml runny honey
Shake all ingredients with ice. Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
Food pairings
The honey character is a natural fit for cheese and sweeter charcuterie.
- Cheese boards (especially blue)
- Smoked salmon pâté
- Honey-glazed ham
- Shortbread
Where to buy
Visit the distillery
Tours of Isle of Skye Distillers in Portree include the gin-making process, the bee story, and a tutored tasting. An easy combine with a Skye road trip.
From £15
Book a tourFrequently asked questions
+Is Misty Isle Gin made on Skye?
Yes. Isle of Skye Distillers in Portree make the gin and keep their own bees on the island for the honey botanical.
+What does Misty Isle Gin taste like?
Soft, honey-sweet, floral, with a gentle mint and heather lift. Closer to a Hendrick’s style than the bigger juniper-led Scottish gins.
+Where can I buy Misty Isle Gin?
Direct from Isle of Skye Distillers, Master of Malt, and The Whisky Exchange. Not generally stocked in supermarkets — independent specialists are the easiest route.
+Can you visit Isle of Skye Distillers?
Yes — tours run from the Portree distillery from £15. A practical stop on a Skye trip alongside Talisker and the Cuillin.
Compare with similar gins
Hendrick’s
contemporary · lowland
The gin that kicked off the contemporary-style boom in the early 2000s. Made at William Grant's Girvan distillery in Ayrshire using two different stills — a Carter-Head and a copper pot — before blending. The unusual dark apothecary bottle was designed to stand out, and twenty years later it still does.
Isle of Harris Gin
contemporary · islands
The bottle that launched a thousand Instagram posts. Isle of Harris Gin uses sugar kelp hand-harvested from sea lochs around Harris as its signature botanical. The community-owned distillery in Tarbert has done more for the island’s economy than any other single business.
Rock Rose
contemporary · highland
Distilled at Dunnet Bay in Caithness, just down the road from John o'Groats. Rock Rose uses local botanicals including rhodiola rosea — the wildflower that gives the gin its name and a distinctive earthy character.
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