Scotland’s top 10 gins to ‘toast the summer with’ crowned by industry experts

A list of the “top 10 Scottish gins” has been shared by industry experts.

While Scotland is most famous for its whisky, there are also more than 90 gin distilleries all over the country. For gin lovers, there are plenty of Scottish options available.

To help those decide which ones are most worth trying out, gin specialists at The Whisky Shop have rounded up 10 of the best, writing: “The Scottish gin industry has been booming in recent years, from the Islands to the historic capital, everyone seems to want to get in on the game! We’ve chosen ten of the best Scottish gins in the business, to toast summer with.”

Read on for a roundup of the “top 10 Scottish gins”. More information can be found on The Whisky Shop website.

Isle Of Harris Gin

The first gin singled out by The Whisky Shop is Isle Of Harris Gin, which it says “beautifully captures the nature of the Isle of Harris”. Made with nine local botanical, including fresh pine needles and grapefruit zest, a 70cl bottle retails for £54.

Tobermory Hebridean Gin

Moving over to the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, Tobermory Hebridean Gin is up next. Available for £38 from The Whisky Shop, the experts state that it is “perfect in a dirty martini” thanks to its juniper, citrus, and floral notes.

The Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin

Praised by The Whisky Shop for its “creamy, soft mouthfeel”, The Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin was created by Scots Outlander actor Sam Heughan in honour of his childhood days in Dumfries and Galloway. The gin, which includes crab apples, rhubarb, pink heather, and Scottish juniper, retails for £54.

Caorunn Scottish Raspberry Gin

Produced at the Balmenach whisky distillery in Grantown-on-Spey, Caorunn Scottish Raspberry Gin is made with Perthshire raspberries in a unique Copper Berry Chamber. The result is an intense and unique raspberry flavour, which you can try for yourself for £37.

The Loch Fyne Botanical Gin

Singled out for its “elegantly balanced and well-rounded” flavour, The Loch Fyne Botanical Gin comes from the shores of Loch Fyne. Available from The Whisky Shop for £29, it mixes Scottish maritime botanicals to produce refreshing notes of the Scottish seaside.

Isle of Raasay Gin

Elsewhere, Isle of Raasay Gin is the first creation from the Isle of Raasay Distillery in the Inner Hebrides. It can be purchased from The Whisky Shop for £37, with the experts writing: “Ten botanicals make up this handcrafted Hebridean gin, including rhubarb root, Raasay juniper, and Raasay triple distilled spirit. The result is a refreshing, zesty dry gin with a lasting aftertaste.”

Botanist Dry Gin

Receiving praise from the experts for its “outstanding finish and impeccable provenance”, Botanist Dry Gin artisanal small-batch gin from Islay. If you want to try the “highly distinctive” and “complex” gin for yourself, it can be picked up for £40.

Hendrick’s Gin

Famed for being distilled in two antique copper stills, Hendrick’s Gin has become a staple since its introduction in 1999. With the specialists at The Whisky Shop stating that “life is simply too glorious not to experience the peculiar flavours” of the gin, it is available to buy for £43.

Barra Atlantic Gin

Nearing the end of The Whisky Shop’s list, we come to Barra Atlantic Gin — made with carrageen seaweed from the shores of Barra and 17 “specially chosen” botanicals. On sale for £46, the experts describe it as a “maritime masterpiece of a gin”.

Glaswegin Raspberry & Rhubarb Gin

Finally, Glaswegin Raspberry & Rhubarb Gin is a fruity and creamy gin that features a “magical mix of eight botanicals” such as raspberry, orange, and lemon. It is available to purchase from The Whisky Shop for £38.

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