The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, 700ml

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With the addition of lavender and sweet orange, courtesy of our pollinator friends who are celebrated on the vibrant packaging, the gin is a true flavour of Kew and its values.

In 1648, Bobart created a catalogue of all the plants which he grew, now preserved as a treasured ancient manuscript at the Garden. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product.Produced in small batches and released only 750 bottles at a time, this is incredibly smooth and easy to drink and is perfect for creating the classic Gin and Tonic. With every sip you’ll experience something unique and different – from woody and herbal notes on the nose, to smoky notes on the palate, through to an earthy, well-rounded finish. The botanist recipe was forged in 2010 with island botanical experts and foragers coming together to create a harmonious gin, which has had the same great flavour ever since! The botanicals are gathered responsibly from the hills, shores and bogs of the Hebridean Island by The Botanist's expert forager, with the liquid capturing the heart and soul of the island.

Fraiser is a uniquely Scottish drink, blending the flavours of premium Scotch whisky with wild strawberries (from Dundee! Enjoy in an elderflower martini: mix 50ml of The Botanist with 10ml dry vermouth and 5ml elderflower liqueur. Curator’s Gin is a rarefied expression of the secret treasures of Cambridge University Botanic Garden.This may affect nutrition and allergen information therefore you should always check product labels and not rely solely on the information presented here.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.Made using traditional gin botanicals combined with a delicate array of island botanicals including lemon balm, meadowsweet, wild water mint, heather flowers, bog myrtle and sea buckthorn.

Colonsay is a tiny and remote island two and a quarter hours by ferry from the mainland – a place of massive contrasts and stunning beauty. Long sandy beaches with seal covered reefs offshore, soaring sea cliffs, abundant birdlife and a population of about 130 people. Eschewing pesticides and chemical fertilisers all of our crops are grown sustainably, contributing to an abundance of wildflowers, insects and birds across our farms.The botanicals are gathered responsibly from the hills, shores and bogs of the Hebridean Island by The Botanist’s expert forager and the mixology of the liquid captures the heart and soul of the remote island. As the first Islay Dry Gin it is truly unique, with 22 wild and hand-foraged, local herbs and flowers delicately and slowly distilled with nine classic gin botanicals. BCorp certified means meeting the stringent standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. Once you have subscribed your subscription is active within immediate effect to take advantage of the exclusive offers, discounts and more.