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Artists’ Edition 2020
One of lockdown’s little treats
This extra special limited edition originates from our ‘ColourRockRose2020’ competition. The talented Ruth Potts was a worthy winner, and this bottle showcases her beautiful design. Ruth very kindly donated her prize to her mother and the gin has been designed to her tastes!
Ruth’s design inspiration came from the thistle, Scotland’s national plant. Common throughout the Highlands, the iconic thistle is probably one of the most easily recognised symbols of Scotland. We love Ruth’s design which features Mr Mackintosh, our Miniature Schnauzer and distillery apprentice sitting amongst thistles.
£35.00
Out of stock
We will donate £5 from every bottle purchased to Ruth’s chosen charity Help Musicians and to the Scottish SPCA (Scottish Charity No. SC 006464), a charity chosen by Mr Mackintosh
Artists’ Edition 2020
Botanicals
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Sea buckthorn
Sea buckthorn is a silvery leafed shrub that grows along the coastline and produces clusters of vibrant orange berry-like fruit, soft, juicy and rich in oils. The fruit is highly celebrated for its high vitamin C content, around fifteen times more than an orange! We, however, use the berries for their taste – gorgeously fruity yet crisp.
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Rhodiola rosea
Rhodiola rosea is a plant that thrives in colder climes making it ideal for the fresh breezes of Caithness. We use the root of the plant which adds a delicate floral note to our gin. Over a thousand years ago, the Vikings would harvest wild exposed cliffs to gather Rhodiola rosea. This was thought to give them the extra strength to continue on their long arduous journeys.
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Juniper Berries
Juniper is the predominant botanical – otherwise it just wouldn’t be gin! We select our juniper from two different countries. Both junipers are subjected to a vapour infusion process and the Bulgarian juniper gives lemon sherbert notes, whilst the Italian juniper gives a real warmth and depth to the flavour of the gin.