Edinburgh Gin is a glass-bound ode to a city that wears its history like a tartan cloak while boldly striding toward the future in a pair of designer brogues. Born in 2010, this gin is as much a product of Scotland’s capital as the towering castle or the winding Royal Mile—a harmonious fusion of tradition, innovation, and a cheeky nod to reinvention.
The Classic: Tradition with a Twist
The Edinburgh Gin Classic is where it all began—a gin that captures the city’s duality with every sip. Picture yourself walking Edinburgh’s cobbled streets: the brisk aroma of fresh pine, softened by whispers of orange zest, drifts past as if carried on a sea breeze.
On the palate, it’s a bold march of citrus—lime, lemongrass, and makrut lime—followed by a graceful retreat of nutty cobnut and the soft spice of coriander.
Like Edinburgh itself, this gin balances the rugged charm of the Old Town with the sleek sophistication of the New Town.
It’s both a nod to the past and a wink at the future, all poured into a glass.
Rhubarb & Ginger: A Sweet Symphony of Contrasts
But if the Classic is the city’s stately grandeur, Rhubarb & Ginger Gin is its whimsical festival spirit—vivid, unexpected, and undeniably captivating. This gin is a burst of ruby-hued brilliance, post-infused with spring rhubarb and stem ginger to create an experience that’s both tangy and warmly spiced.
It’s the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in liquid form: bold, boundary-pushing, and unapologetically vibrant. Best served with tonic, ice, and a garnish of fresh rhubarb, it transforms an ordinary evening into a celebration. Sweet meets spice, tradition meets innovation, and your taste buds meet their new best friend.
Versatility in a Glass
Edinburgh Gin doesn’t just sit on your bar cart; it thrives in your cocktail shaker. The Classic is a natural fit for a crisp gin and tonic, an elegantly simple Gimlet, or a perfectly balanced Negroni. Its nuanced botanicals ensure it’s always the life of the party without ever being overbearing.
The Rhubarb & Ginger, meanwhile, invites creativity—a splash of ginger ale turns it into a warm, spiced hug in a glass, while tonic enhances its fruity brightness for a drink that’s as refreshing as a Highland breeze.
A Spirit of Contrasts
Edinburgh Gin is more than a distillation of botanicals—it’s a distillation of Edinburgh itself. A city where history meets modernity, where ancient stone walls hum with the buzz of contemporary art, and where every sip carries the echoes of its streets.
No matter if you’re raising a glass of the Classic or savoring the ruby-toned vibrancy of Rhubarb & Ginger, know that you’re not just drinking gin. You’re drinking the spirit of a city that refuses to stand still, that dances between contrasts, and that invites the world to join in its wonder.
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Words by AW.
Photos courtesy of Edinburgh Gin.