The Botanist Islay Dry Gin

The Botanist Islay Dry Gin is a premium gin produced by the Bruichladdich Distillery, which is best known for its whisky production. This gin is made from 22 hand-foraged botanicals from the island of Islay, Scotland, including wild Islay juniper, apple mint, chamomile, heather, and thistle, as well as a few other secret ingredients.

The gin is distilled in a unique Lomond still, which was originally designed to produce whisky but has been adapted for gin production. The use of this still allows the distillers to carefully control the intensity of the botanical flavors, resulting in a complex and well-balanced gin.

The Botanist Islay Dry Gin has a smooth and elegant taste, with notes of citrus, herbs, and spice. It has won numerous awards for its quality and is highly regarded by gin enthusiasts around the world.

What makes the The Botanist Islay Dry Gin special

The Botanist Islay Dry Gin is unique in that it is made with a combination of 22 hand-foraged botanicals from the Scottish island of Islay, where it is produced. The botanicals are gathered from the hills, shores, and bogs of Islay, and include ingredients like juniper, coriander, angelica root, lemon balm, and wild thyme. The gin is also distilled using a unique process that involves using both a pot still and a Lomond still, which is a type of column still. This allows for greater control over the distillation process and results in a complex and flavorful gin with a distinctly Islay character.

Suggested Tonic Waters for the The Botanist Islay Dry Gin

The Botanist Islay Dry Gin can be paired with a variety of tonic waters, but here are some suggestions:

1. Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water
2. Schweppes Indian Tonic Water
3. Fentimans Tonic Water
4. Q Tonic Water
5. East Imperial Burma Tonic Water

Each of these tonic waters has a different flavor profile and level of carbonation, so it’s worth experimenting to see which one best complements the botanicals in The Botanist Islay Dry Gin.

Make your perfect gin tonic with the The Botanist Islay Dry Gin

Here is a recipe to make a perfect gin and tonic with The Botanist Islay Dry Gin:

Ingredients:

• 2 oz The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
• 4 oz premium tonic water
• Ice cubes
• Slice of lime
• A few fresh herbs or botanicals (such as rosemary, thyme, or juniper berries)

Instructions:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour 2 oz of The Botanist Islay Dry Gin over the ice.
3. Add 4 oz of premium tonic water to the glass.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Garnish with a slice of lime and a few fresh herbs or botanicals of your choice.
6. Enjoy your perfect gin and tonic with The Botanist Islay Dry Gin!