Scottish Gin
Scotland is well known for its whisky, but before whisky comes gin, so it’s no surprise that there are also lots of superb Scottish gins that hail from the “land of the brave”. In fact, around 70% of the UK’s gin is made in Scotland!
Featured on the famous Chestnut House wall of gin, our Scottish gins are beautifully crafted in small batches, with every step of the process carefully considered. Whether that’s the flavour profile or the bottle design, we love the range of options available in our shop – both online and in store.
The Beginnings of Scottish Gin
Gin making in Scotland really began in the 1700s at Leith Port in Edinburgh, where there was easy access to exotic traded spices as well as many workers with the skills needed to create the beverage. The Dutch traded the first bottle of gin at this port, exchanging it for Scottish supplies such as wool. Since then, gin has been a favourite of the Scots, and exciting new artisan creators continue to pop up all over the country.
In the 1800s, Robert Stein invented a new way of creating gin that meant continuous production was possible. And the so-called ‘gin craze’ continued for hundreds of years, only starting to dip in popularity in the 1950s when vodka become more favoured.
However, gin saw a resurgence in the 1980s and, since companies won the right to distil in small batches in 2009, the drink has only continued to thrive.
Scotland Artisan Gins
Although Scotland is home to some of the most famous large-scale gin makers in the UK – the likes of Gordon’s and Hendrick’s – at Chestnut House we’re all about celebrating the ‘little guy’. That’s those Scottish gin makers that keep things small, focusing on quality over quantity. In our collection you’ll find unique flavours, special editions and cult favourites that you simply won’t want to put down.
Caorunn Blood Orange Gin 70cl 41.8% ABV
Caorunn Blood Orange Gin 70cl 41.8% ABVCaorunn Blood Orange Gin 70cl 41.8% ABV
Caorunn Blood Orange Gin 70cl 41.8% ABV£36.95Add to basket
Caorunn Scottish Raspberry Gin 70cl 41.8% ABV
Caorunn Scottish Raspberry Gin 70cl 41.8% ABVCaorunn Scottish Raspberry Gin 70cl 41.8% ABV
Caorunn Scottish Raspberry Gin 70cl 41.8% ABV£36.95Add to basket
Darnley’s Original Gin 70cl 40% ABV
Darnley’s Original Gin 70cl 40% ABVDownpour Coast & Croft 70cl 40% ABV
Downpour Coast & Croft 70cl 40% ABVDownpour Oak Aged Negroni 70cl 27%ABV
Downpour Oak Aged Negroni 70cl 27%ABVDownpour Oak Aged Negroni 70cl 27%ABV
Downpour Oak Aged Negroni 70cl 27%ABV£42.95Add to basket
Downpour Sloe & Bramble Gin 70cl 25% ABV
Downpour Sloe & Bramble Gin 70cl 25% ABVDownpour Sloe & Bramble Gin 70cl 25% ABV
Downpour Sloe & Bramble Gin 70cl 25% ABV£42.95Add to basket
Igneous West Highland Dry Gin 70cl 40% ABV
Igneous West Highland Dry Gin 70cl 40% ABVIgneous West Highland Dry Gin 70cl 40% ABV
Igneous West Highland Dry Gin 70cl 40% ABV£44.95Add to basket
Jaunty Camper Gin 70cl 42% ABV
Jaunty Camper Gin 70cl 42% ABVShetland Reel Ocean Scent Gin 70cl 49% ABV
Shetland Reel Ocean Scent Gin 70cl 49% ABVShetland Reel Ocean Scent Gin 70cl 49% ABV
Shetland Reel Ocean Scent Gin 70cl 49% ABV£39.95Add to basket
Shetland Reel Simmer Gin 70cl 49% ABV
Shetland Reel Simmer Gin 70cl 49% ABVShetland Reel Simmer Gin 70cl 49% ABV
Shetland Reel Simmer Gin 70cl 49% ABV£42.95Add to basket
The Feisty Biker navy strength gin 70cl 57% ABV
The Feisty Biker navy strength gin 70cl 57% ABVThe Feisty Biker navy strength gin 70cl 57% ABV
The Feisty Biker navy strength gin 70cl 57% ABV£46.95Add to basket
Tobermory Mountain Gin 70cl 43.3% ABV
Tobermory Mountain Gin 70cl 43.3% ABVTobermory Mountain Gin 70cl 43.3% ABV
Tobermory Mountain Gin 70cl 43.3% ABV£37.95Add to basket
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Cairngorm Gin 43% ABV
Cairngorm Gin 43% ABVCairngorm Gin 43% ABV
Cairngorm Gin 43% ABVFrom: £7.95Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Cairngorm Special Edition Reindeer Gin 70cl
Cairngorm Special Edition Reindeer Gin 70clCairngorm Special Edition Reindeer Gin 70cl
Cairngorm Special Edition Reindeer Gin 70cl£44.95Add to basket