The Botanist is gin with a soul, handcrafted on Islay by the whisky minds at Bruichladdich, distilled with 22 foraged island botanicals. It’s floral, complex, and layered like a walk through Scotland’s coastal wilderness in spring.

The Botanist Scottish Islay Dry Gin 70cl
Brand: The Botanist | Category: Islay Dry Gin | ABV: 46% | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Bright and aromatic, lemon balm, mint, wildflowers, and a hint of sea breeze.
Palate: Silky and balanced. Juniper leads, followed by heather, citrus peel, and earthy herbs. Layered but never loud.
Finish: Clean, cooling, and floral with a gentle spice that lingers like fresh-cut herbs.

Production Details
Distilled in an old Lomond whisky still, one of the last of its kind, this gin uses a base of nine classic botanicals and 22 locally foraged plants from Islay. Every batch is slow-distilled for maximum flavor integrity.

Perfect For
G&Ts with premium tonic and a sprig of rosemary, coastal picnics, or as the elegant base in a martini. It’s gin for whisky drinkers, thoughtful, wild, and refined.

Expert Notes
Celebrated for its complexity and sense of place, The Botanist has become a staple in high end bars and cocktail programs. A gin that speaks with an accent, fresh, herbal, and unmistakably Islay.

Customer Reviews
“Fresh and floral without being perfumey. Absolute favorite gin.”   Layla G.
“I’m a whisky guy, but this gin won me over. Wild and refined.”   Peter V.
“Feels like you can taste the island in every sip.”   Reina S.

Interesting Fact
The 22 foraged botanicals include Islay’s native bog myrtle, lady’s bedstraw, gorse flower, and creeping thistle, all handpicked sustainably by a local botanist team.

Serving Suggestions
Serve with ice cold tonic, a twist of grapefruit or lemon, and a sprig of thyme or mint. Want it pure? Try it in a classic martini with a lemon peel, smooth, aromatic, unforgettable.

Distillery Background
Crafted by Bruichladdich Distillery, known for its bold Islay whiskies, The Botanist reflects the same commitment to local sourcing, slow distillation, and expressive flavor. It’s the only gin made on Islay and it carries the island’s wild beauty in every drop.