The Botanist Islay Dry Gin 70cl - RV Drinks

Thirty-one botanicals go into this contemporary gin, twenty-two of them hand-foraged from the wild Hebridean landscape of Islay across bogs, shores and hillsides, distilled at Bruichladdich using a rescued Lomond still nicknamed 'Ugly Betty' for a genuinely unhurried 17-hour distillation, four times longer than typical whisky production. Wild meadow herbs and heather honey open the nose alongside apple mint and dried gorse flowers with a coastal saline whisper, developing into a herbal, fresh palate with meadowsweet sweetness, thyme and chamomile over a backbone of juniper and cassia, closing long and warming with mint, heather and gentle earthy dryness from wood sage that reflects the genuine sense of Islay place this gin captures.

Character

Wild Meadow Herbs

Genuine Hebridean foraged character

Heather Honey

Rich, floral sweetness

Coastal Saline Whisper

Distinctive maritime touch

Meadowsweet & Thyme

Layered herbal complexity

22 Hand-Foraged Botanicals

Unmatched terroir authenticity

17-Hour Slow Distillation

Unhurried complexity extraction

The Botanist Islay Dry Gin 70cl

Name: The Botanist Islay Dry Gin 70cl
Brand: The Botanist
Price: 36.59 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (10 reviews)

Vendor: The Botanist

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Availability: In Stock

Product Type: Gin

            
              31 Botanicals
            
              22 Hand-Foraged from Islay

            
              46%
            
              17-Hour Slow Distillation

            
              Islay, Scotland
            
              Rescued 'Ugly Betty' Lomond Still

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Thirty-one botanicals go into this contemporary gin, twenty-two of them hand-foraged from the wild Hebridean landscape of Islay across bogs, shores and hillsides, distilled at Bruichladdich using a rescued Lomond still nicknamed 'Ugly Betty' for a genuinely unhurried 17-hour distillation, four times longer than typical whisky production. Wild meadow herbs and heather honey open the nose alongside apple mint and dried gorse flowers with a coastal saline whisper, developing into a herbal, fresh palate with meadowsweet sweetness, thyme and chamomile over a backbone of juniper and cassia, closing long and warming with mint, heather and gentle earthy dryness from wood sage that reflects the genuine sense of Islay place this gin captures.

Character

Wild Meadow Herbs

Genuine Hebridean foraged character

Heather Honey

Rich, floral sweetness

Coastal Saline Whisper

Distinctive maritime touch

Meadowsweet & Thyme

Layered herbal complexity

22 Hand-Foraged Botanicals

Unmatched terroir authenticity

17-Hour Slow Distillation

Unhurried complexity extraction

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Crystal clear liquid. Bright and translucent. Clean, pure look. Distinctive terroir-driven gin appearance.

Aroma

Wild meadow herbs lead first. Heather honey follows closely. Apple mint beneath. Coastal, herbal bouquet.

Palate

Herbal, fresh entry throughout. Meadowsweet sweetness develops next. Juniper and cassia present. Creamy mouthfeel overall.

Finish

Long, warming departure. Mint and heather linger gently. Earthy dryness remains. Coastal, satisfying close.

Specification

Attribute	Details
Type	Contemporary Islay Dry Gin
ABV (Alcohol by Volume)	46% vol
Volume	70cl
Botanicals	31 total, 22 hand-foraged from Islay
Distillation	17-hour slow distillation, Lomond still
Origin	Islay, Scotland
Distillery	Bruichladdich
Storage	Store upright at room temperature, away from direct light
Serving Suggestion	Serve with tonic water and a sprig of fresh herbs

How to Enjoy

Serve with premium tonic water and fresh herbs.
Enjoy neat to appreciate its full botanical complexity.
Use in a Martini for a herbal, terroir-driven twist.
Store upright at room temperature, away from sunlight.
Sip slowly to appreciate its genuinely unique Islay character.
Ideal for gin enthusiasts seeking authentic sense of place.

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FAQs

What makes The Botanist's botanical sourcing distinctive?

Twenty-two of its 31 botanicals are hand-foraged from the wild Hebridean landscape of Islay, across bogs, shores and hillsides, giving it a genuine sense of place unmatched by factory-produced gins.

What is the ABV of The Botanist Islay Dry Gin?

It's bottled at 46% ABV, notably higher than many standard gins.

What still is used to produce The Botanist?

It's distilled at Bruichladdich using a rescued Lomond still nicknamed 'Ugly Betty', allowing a 17-hour distillation, four times longer than typical whisky production.

What does The Botanist taste like?

Expect wild meadow herbs and heather honey on the nose with a coastal saline whisper, developing into a herbal palate of meadowsweet, thyme and chamomile, finishing long and warming.

Why is The Botanist considered unique among Islay spirits?

It proves that Islay's terroir isn't just a whisky concept, capturing the island's wild botanicals and coastal character in gin form for the first time.