Edinburgh Gin 750ML

Edinburgh Gin 750ML is a 14-botanical London Dry gin distilled in Edinburgh, Scotland, bottled at 43% ABV in a 750ml format. This expression earned a Gold medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and scored 94 points from The Tasting Panel, placing it among the most critically recognized gins in its class.

Quick Facts: ABV: 43%  |  Origin: Edinburgh, Scotland  |  London Dry Gin  |  Distillery: Edinburgh Gin Distillery

Production & Heritage

Edinburgh Gin is produced at the Edinburgh Gin Distillery in Scotland's capital city, using two named copper stills: Flora, a pot still, and Caledonia, a column still. The distillery employs a dual-process method combining maceration and vapour infusion — most of the 14 botanicals steep overnight in neutral grain spirit, while more delicate ingredients such as lavender and pine buds are suspended in the head of the still for gentler extraction. This layered approach allows the distillers to calibrate the intensity of each botanical individually, yielding a gin that balances bold juniper with nuanced floral and herbal notes.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Pine-forward juniper arrives first, followed by fresh lemon and lime peel. A quieter layer of lavender and warm spice develops as the spirit opens in the glass.

Taste: The palate enters crisp and citrus-bright, with juniper and coriander seed establishing a classic London Dry backbone at mid-palate. As it develops, pillowy soft texture emerges alongside mountain herbs, marshmallow sweetness, and a lime-heather essence that distinguishes Edinburgh Gin from more austere, one-note gins. Black mulberry and hazelnut sit in the background, adding unexpected depth without pulling focus from the core juniper character.

Finish: Medium in length with a clean, rounded close. Lingering notes of crisp citrus and warming cassia bark spice fade gradually, leaving a dry, refreshing exit.

How to Drink Edinburgh Gin

Served neat or over a single large ice cube, the full range of 14 botanicals reveals itself clearly — a splash of chilled tonic with a sprig of fresh thyme or a lemon twist makes a refined Gin & Tonic that highlights the citrus and floral notes. Beyond the classic serve, three cocktails suit this gin particularly well: a Martini, where the juniper-forward profile holds its own against dry vermouth; a Bee's Knees, where the lavender and herbal undertones harmonize with honey syrup and lemon; and a Tom Collins, where the crisp citrus brightness amplifies fresh lemon juice and soda.

Best For

• Building a well-rounded home gin collection beyond standard supermarket bottles
• Gifting a gin enthusiast who values botanical complexity over novelty flavoring
• Hosting a cocktail evening where a single versatile gin can anchor multiple recipes
• Exploring Scottish gin as an alternative to more familiar English London Dry expressions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Edinburgh Gin taste like? Edinburgh Gin leads with crisp juniper and bright citrus, layered with soft lavender, herbal notes, and gentle warming spice. A subtle marshmallow-like sweetness and earthy depth from black mulberry and hazelnut round out the flavor profile.

How does Edinburgh Gin compare to Tanqueray? Both are juniper-led London Dry gins, but Edinburgh Gin uses 14 botanicals — including Scottish milk thistle, hazelnuts, and black mulberries — compared to Tanqueray's streamlined four-botanical recipe. The result is a more layered, floral, and texturally softer gin, while Tanqueray delivers a more assertive, stripped-back juniper punch.

Is Edinburgh Gin good for cocktails? Edinburgh Gin works exceptionally well in cocktails thanks to its 43% ABV and prominent juniper backbone, which prevent it from disappearing behind mixers. It performs strongly in both citrus-forward drinks like a Gimlet and spirit-forward serves like a classic Martini.

Where is Edinburgh Gin made? Edinburgh Gin is distilled at the Edinburgh Gin Distillery in Scotland's capital city. Production takes place on two copper stills — Flora (pot still) and Caledonia (column still) — using a combination of maceration and vapour infusion distillation.

What foods pair well with Edinburgh Gin? Smoked salmon complements the herbal and citrus notes well. Soft goat cheese mirrors the gin's creamy texture, while grilled prawns with lemon echo its bright citrus character. Dark chocolate highlights the deeper mulberry and spice notes, and fresh oysters work alongside the clean juniper and pine botanicals.

What sizes does Edinburgh Gin come in? Edinburgh Gin is widely available in the standard 750ml bottle format, which is the most common size found at retail.

Is Edinburgh Gin worth the price? Edinburgh Gin positions as a premium London Dry expression, sitting above everyday mixing gins but below ultra-premium small-batch bottlings. Its 94-point score from The Tasting Panel and multiple Gold medals at international competitions — including the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition — suggest strong value for the quality delivered.

Why Edinburgh Gin?

The dual-distillation method — maceration for robust botanicals, vapour infusion for delicate ones — is the technical detail that separates Edinburgh Gin from many competitors using a single extraction process. That 14-botanical recipe, anchored by distinctly Scottish ingredients like milk thistle seeds and pine buds, gives the spirit a regional identity that purely London-based gins cannot replicate. A 94-point score from The Tasting Panel and a 2025 Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition confirm the approach translates into a genuinely accomplished gin. For drinkers seeking a London Dry style with more botanical depth and textural softness than the category standard, Edinburgh Gin delivers on both fronts.