Shetland Reel Gin - Ocean Sent 70cl

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The wildcard on this list has to be McQueen Gin, the Callander produced spirit that offers some of the strangest flavoured gins we have come across. 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. Glasgow's first whisky distillery in over a hundred years is making its mark not just in the world of whisky but also in the world of gin. Carrying on the tradition of whisky distilleries creating great small batch gins. Tours need not be pre-booked; however, we highly recommend that reservations are made in advance. Walk-in visitor spaces on our Tours operate on a first come first served basis so booking in advance will avoid disappointment. 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

Producing their first small batch of just 200 bottles in 2013, Crossbill are now running at full production, and a good thing too, as demand for their highly acclaimed gin is now taking off. The second expression from Raven Spirits to make it onto our list, like its sister expression, Hrafn Thought & Memory features mandarin as its signature botanical. As part of its first ever in-store British Gin Festival, Lidl customers will be able to get their hands on 13 premium craft gins, from 11 distilleries across the UK.Beginning life in October 2015, Stirling Gin is making steady progress in the sea of Scottish gin competitors and gaining recognition as one of the best new examples of the spirit around at the minute. Should you be interested you can visit the distillery in Edinburgh with guided tours and tastings also available on certain days. EDINBURGH: GINEROSITY GIN We’re delighted to be launching another collection of quality artisan Scottish gins through our now-famous annual festival, allowing us to showcase craft gins distillers to shoppers across the country, many for the first time, offering unrivalled value and a journey of discovery for gin lovers in Scotland.” The gins 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 The distillery is a controlled working and manufacturing environment, and you should exercise due care and attention on the tour. Distillery staff may draw your attention to specific health & safety procedures to which you must adhere. If the fire alarm sounds during your tour the tour guide will direct you to the nearest exit and muster point.

Julian Vallis says:“I like Achroous because of it breaking the mould by being a ‘sessionable’ gin with an Old Tom character, despite it having no added sugar. When you have travelled all the way to the UK’s most northerly inhabited island, Unst, you will find a warm welcome awaits at the Saxa Vord distillery. Throughout the year, our distillery tours run at midday each day (except Sundays/Mondays) with extra tours added for peak times. However, it’s those gin distilleries in our little corner of the world that are making some big waves.

The first of several navy strength gins on our list is a relative newcomer to the Scottish Gin scene. Launching in May 2020, Biggar Gin have built on their growing following with the playfully named Biggar Strength. Winner of a silver medal at the London Spirits Competition 2020, it uses the locally foraged hawthorn berry as a key botanical. The flexibility of the recipes and relative simplicity of its production makes gin the perfect spirit for those looking to create and sell their own brand. 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 Made using only eight botanicals, NB claims that it only needs those eight to create a classic gin. Judging by the response they’ve received since their creation – they won a silver medal at the Gin masters awards at the first time of asking – it certainly looks they are doing something right. While the original Caorunn Gin is one of Scotland’s best known and loved gins, it’s the recently launched Caorunn Raspberry that The Gin Shelf has selected as one of his top Scottish gins.

There is no BS here and with that I would opt for a no BS Negroni that puts a big cheeky grin on my face!”Paul McQuade, head of buying in Scotland said “At Lidl, we remain firmly committed to supporting and championing local producers, and are incredibly proud of our expansive Scottish product range. 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. The pair use Juniper, Heather, Rosehip, Peppercorn and Citrus alongside Silver Birch Tree sap from trees in the local Kincardine Castle Estate. Esker will be the first Scottish Gin we know of to use Birch Tree sap in its recipe, with the distinctive ingredient giving the new gin a refreshing sweetness; Birch Tree sap is also renowned for its health-boosting properties.

Learn about the distilling process and understand the inspiration behind each gin and the chosen key botanicals. 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. Named after the indigenous bird that can only be found in the ancient forests of Scotland, Crossbill gin is one of the only gin distilleries to use 100 per cent Scottish juniper and rosehip.Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions that are in place throughout Scotland we are operating a more restricted operation with visitors only being accepted if booked for a tour in advance The British Gin Festival will give shoppers the chance to taste a new range of craft gins, that have never been sold in Lidl stores before. And while some of the brands may look familiar, we can guarantee there are some you've never tried before. Eden Mill try to source most of their botanicals locally from places such as St Andrews gardens and they are keen to create seasonal small batch gins, using different botanicals. So watch this space. STIRLINGSHIRE: STIRLING GIN Barra natives, Michael and Katie Morrison founded Isle of Barra Distillers in 2017. Originally contract distilled, the husband and wife team realised their dream of bringing distilling to their remote and beautiful island home in 2019. Created by James Porteous, Achroous Gin has built a strong reputation as an exceptional Scottish Gin, culminating in winning double gold at the prestigious San Fransisco World Spirits Competition.