- Gin type: Distilled / Contemporary
- Made in: Scotland
- Key botanicals: kelp, lemon verbena, liquorice salt
- Strength (ABV): 41.5%
Scottish Gin Reviews
Brand story, how it’s made, & more
Read in-depth reviews of the best Scottish gins. Learn about their brand stories, how they’re made, tasting notes, and recommended serves.
Explore Scottish Gin
About 70% of all the UK’s gin is produced in Scottish distilleries including some of the world’s best-known brands.
Scottish gins are very much in vogue at the moment. From island gins such as Isle of Harris, The Botanist and Misty Isle, to brands such as Caorunn, Eden Mill and Edinburgh Gin, there’s a fervent demand which shows no signs of stopping.
With over 450 Scottish gins to chose from (The Gin Cooperative), you might not know where to start!
To help you out, you can view 39 of the best gins from Scotland – as chosen by some fellow supporters of International Scottish Gin Day.
Tipple Gin Review
- Gin type: London Dry / Contemporary
- Made in: Scotland
- Key botanicals: damson, honey, rosemary
- Strength (ABV): 42%
Review: Hrafn Valkyrie & Cranachan Gins
- Gin type: London Dry & Flavoured
- Made in: Scotland
- Key botanicals: jara /raspberries, honey oats, new make malt spirit
- Strength (ABV): 43% / 40%
Hills & Harbour Gin Review
- Gin type: London Dry
- Made in: Scotland
- Key botanicals: juniper, noble fir needles, bladderwrack seaweed, dried mango
- Strength (ABV): 40%
Mackintosh Gin Review
- Gin type: London Dry
- Made in: Scotland
- Key botanicals: juniper, fresh grapefruit, elderflower
- Strength (ABV): 42%
Barra Atlantic Gin Review
- Gin type: London Dry
- Made in: Scotland
- Key botanical: Carrageen seaweed
- Strength (ABV): 46%
Edinburgh Seaside Gin Review
- Gin type: London Dry
- Made in: Scotland
- Key botanical: Bladderwrack seaweed, scurvy grass and ground ivy
- Strength (ABV): 43%
Caorunn Gin Review
- Gin type: London Dry
- Made in: Scotland
- Key botanical: Rowan berry, bog myrtle, heather, coul blush apple and dandelion leaf
- Strength (ABV): 41.8%
HRAFN Gin Valhalla Review
- Gin type: London Dry
- Made in: Scotland
- Key botanicals: Mandarin
- Strength (ABV): 49%
Isle of Harris Gin Review
- Gin type: London Dry
- Made in: Scotland
- Key botanicals: Sugar kelp
- Strength (ABV): 45%
Garden Shed Gin Review
Euan Harris | 20 April 2019 Born in a garden in the West End of Glasgow, Garden Shed Gin is a spirit to be admired. From its concept and branding, through to its flavour profile and environmental ethos, it’s a gin I absolutely adore. Read my review to find out why....
Edinburgh Gin Review
Edinburgh Gin Classic Review Euan Harris | 22 Jan 2019 The bottle for this Edinburgh Gin review was purchased by From the Gin Shelf In this review Edinburgh's history with gin The story of Edinburgh Gin Botanicals How it's made Tasting notes Verdict Edinburgh Classic...
Colonsay Gin Review
Free 10cl bottle of Colonsay Gin provided to sample for this review. Opinions entirely that of From the Gin Shelf Free 10cl bottle of Colonsay Gin provided to sample for this review. Opinions entirely that of From the Gin Shelf Colonsay Gin Review The island of...
Kirkjuvagr Gin Review
Last time out I reviewed the stunning Isle of Harris Gin from the Outer Hebrides. Now, let me transport you around the coast of Scotland to the country’s north east, and another remote and rugged island - Orkney. Advertisement feature: Free Bottle provided for this...
Pickering’s Gin Review
Advertisement feature: Free samples provided for this review. Opinion entirely that of From the Gin Shelf. Scotland Classic Juniper, citrus and earthy spice Slice of pink grapefruit 42% Under £30 Scotland Classic Juniper, citrus and earthy spice Slice of pink...
Ginerosity Gin Review
Advertisement feature: Free sample provided for this review. Opinion entirely that of From the Gin Shelf. FAST FACTS Scotland Classic Fresh mint 40% Produced in Summerhall Distillery, the home of Pickering's Gin, Ginerosity is the world's first social enterprise gin....
Hendrick’s Gin Review
The bottle for this Hendrick's Gin review was purchased by From the Gin ShelfFAST FACTS Scotland Classic Cucumber 41.4% Arguably the leader in 'the ginaissance', Hendrick's likely needs no introduction. A quick look at Google data shows it's searched for hundreds of...
Boë Violet Gin Review
Review of the unique Boë Violet Gin from Scottish-based distiller Boë. Find out about its flavour profile, tasting notes and how to make the perfect serve.
Scottish Gin FAQs
HOW MANY SCOTTISH GINS ARE THERE?
According to the Gin Cooperative, there are 400+ Scottish gins.
HOW MANY SCOTTISH GIN DISTILLERIES ARE THERE?
According to the Scottish Gin Society, there are over 90 distilleries that make there own gin.
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE UK'S GIN IS MADE IN SCOTLAND?
Around 70% of all the UK’s gin is made in Scotland.