Mermaid Pink Gin 750ML

Mermaid Pink Gin 750ML is a 40% ABV strawberry-infused gin distilled on the Isle of Wight, England, using hand-foraged rock samphire and local strawberries. An IWSC Gold Medal winner, this expression stands apart from the crowded pink gin category by delivering genuine botanical complexity with no added sugar — a rarity among its peers.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Isle of Wight, England  |  Style: Strawberry & Rock Samphire Pink Gin  |  Distillery: Isle of Wight Distillery

Production & Heritage

The Isle of Wight Distillery produces Mermaid Pink Gin in small batches using traditional copper pot stills. Fresh strawberries grown in the Arreton Valley — a fertile microclimate on the island — are steeped in the distillery's signature gin for four days before the spirit undergoes redistillation. The result is layered with lemon zest, grains of paradise, and the distillery's hallmark botanical: rock samphire, hand-picked from the island's coastal cliffs. This hyper-local foraging and redistillation process gives the gin a briny, savory edge that larger-scale producers simply cannot replicate.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Aromatic strawberries lead immediately, followed by bright citrus — predominantly grapefruit and lemon zest — with gentle juniper sitting underneath. A faint coastal freshness emerges as the gin opens in the glass.

Taste: The entry is ripe strawberry and grapefruit citrus, vibrant but not sweet. Mid-palate, warm spice from grains of paradise builds alongside a distinctive savory, slightly briny note from the rock samphire. The juniper asserts itself late, keeping the profile firmly in gin territory rather than drifting into flavored-vodka sweetness.

Finish: Long, layered, and dry, with peppery warmth and lingering juniper. The samphire's sea-air character persists subtly, giving the finish an unexpected mineral quality that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Mermaid Pink

Neat or over ice is the best way to appreciate the interplay between strawberry sweetness and samphire brine. A splash of premium tonic and a twist of grapefruit peel makes an excellent long serve. For cocktails, try a Pink Gin & Tonic with Mediterranean tonic water, which amplifies the herbal and citrus notes. A Clover Club — shaken with lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and egg white — plays beautifully off the gin's berry character without masking its complexity. A Bramble is another strong match, where the gin's dry profile and peppery finish cut through the crème de mûre's sweetness.

Best For

• Gifting gin enthusiasts who are tired of overly sweet pink gins
• Serving at summer garden parties where a vibrant, eye-catching G&T is expected
• Introducing cocktail-curious drinkers to higher-quality, small-batch spirits
• Building a home bar with distinctive British gins from independent distilleries

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mermaid Pink taste like? Mermaid Pink Gin leads with ripe strawberry and grapefruit citrus, then transitions to a savory, slightly briny mid-palate from rock samphire before finishing dry with juniper and peppery warmth. It contains no added sugar, making it noticeably less sweet than most pink gins.

How does Mermaid Pink compare to Beefeater Pink? Both are strawberry-forward gins from English distilleries, but Mermaid Pink is drier and more complex, with its rock samphire botanical adding a savory, coastal dimension absent from Beefeater Pink. Beefeater Pink is generally sweeter and produced at much larger scale, while Mermaid Pink is copper-pot distilled in small batches with locally foraged and island-grown ingredients.

Is Mermaid Pink good for sipping neat? Yes — the 40% ABV and no-added-sugar profile make it well-suited for sipping neat or over ice, where its layered botanical character and dry finish come through clearly.

Where is Mermaid Pink made? Mermaid Pink Gin is distilled at the Isle of Wight Distillery, located on the Isle of Wight, a small island off the southern coast of England. The strawberries are grown in the island's Arreton Valley, and the rock samphire is hand-foraged from its coastal cliffs.

What foods pair well with Mermaid Pink? Fresh oysters and shellfish complement the gin's briny samphire notes. Soft goat cheese with honey bridges the sweet and savory elements. Grilled prawns with lemon echo the citrus botanicals. Strawberry and basil salad mirrors the gin's fruit profile, and dark chocolate with sea salt highlights the coastal mineral character on the finish.

What sizes does Mermaid Pink come in? The standard bottle is 750ml, and the distillery also produces a 700ml format for certain markets.

Is Mermaid Pink worth the price? Mermaid Pink positions as a premium small-batch pink gin, sitting above mass-market options like Beefeater Pink or Gordon's Pink. The hand-foraged botanicals, four-day maceration, copper-pot redistillation, and IWSC Gold Medal all support its place in the upper tier of the pink gin category.

Why Mermaid Pink?

The IWSC Gold Medal validates what the liquid itself makes clear: this is a pink gin built on genuine distilling craft rather than artificial flavoring and sugar. The four-day strawberry steep followed by redistillation — rather than simple infusion — produces a spirit where fruit, spice, and coastal botanicals are fully integrated. Rock samphire, hand-picked from Isle of Wight cliffs, is a botanical no major producer uses, giving Mermaid Pink a savory, mineral signature that is entirely its own. In a category often criticized for sweetness and simplicity, this expression delivers the depth and dryness that serious gin drinkers actually want.