Tobermory Hebridean Gin
Tobermory · Tobermory Distillery
Tobermory is better known for its whisky, but this gin — distilled using botanicals foraged on Mull — deserves attention on its own terms. The juniper-forward profile places it firmly in the classic dry tradition, while the Hebridean botanicals add a wild, windswept character you won't find elsewhere. Excellent in a martini or G&T with a good tonic.
Nose
Juniper leads cleanly, herbaceous and slightly waxy, with tea rose and a bright lemon citrus note. Underneath, there is a soft earthiness — heather and angelica root — and a suggestion of peppery warmth.
Palate
The juniper is assertive but not aggressive, balanced by coriander seed warmth and a floral sweetness from rose petals. Mid-palate, a gentle orris root creaminess and lemon zest create structure. The finish of each sip carries a peppery kick that keeps things lively.
Finish
Medium, with juniper, lemon peel, and a fading floral warmth.
- Style
- Contemporary London Dry
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, lemon peel, Mull heather, rose petals, wild thyme
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Vapor infusion and copper pot still distillation
Cocktail Suggestion
Hebridean Martini — 2.5 oz Tobermory Gin · 0.5 oz dry vermouth · Stir over ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
The gin's lemon brightness and floral juniper character echo the sea-salty samphire, while its peppery finish cuts through the rich butter sauce surrounding the sweet, caramelized scallops.
Distilled on the Isle of Mull at Scotland's oldest legal distillery, Tobermory Hebridean Gin incorporates botanicals hand-foraged from the island's rugged Atlantic coastline and moorland.
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