You’ll find the Deerness Distillery situated on the ancient island of Orkneyjar. These days it’s better known as Orkney. Orkney compromises of approximately 70 islands, of which 20 are inhabited and have been home to people for over 8500 years. An area of outstanding beauty and ancient historical ties to the sea, and it’s from these ancient links of people and land to the sea where the team at Deerness Distillery took some of their inspiration for their Sea Glass Gin.
A family run craft distillery in the Parish of Deerness, the team led by Stuart and Adelle value friendship, tradition and cherish the community spirit that’s to be found on the island. When they were building the distillery, this community spirit was in abundance as family, friends and neighbours all turned up to lend a helping hand. Everyone involved knew they were helping to create something authentic for the island.
Carefully crafted from start to finish in the Deerness Distillery on the Island of Orkney, Sea Glass Gin will evoke your senses with each sip. Taking you on a pleasurable sensory journey through warm spices, hints of citrus and of course juniper, Sea Glass Gin is a true reflection of the Orkney Islands ever changing seascape with its rich botanicals and fresh taste.
Key Botanical(s): Juniper, Lemon Verbena, Lavender
Gin Style: London Dry
Strength: 43% vol
Goes great with: Fresh blueberries, tonic and ice.
This special edition has been created in collaboration with the SCAPA100 initiative with a percentage of the profits going to support the project. Distilled using a variety of botanicals including Juniper, Tarragon, Cassia Bark, Lemon Peel, Chamomile Flower Heads, Green Pepper, Lavender and Mint. The botanicals create a lovely taste of juniper before developing to a spicy, peppery flavour that leads to a fresh lavender mint finish.
Key Botanical(s): Tarragon, Chamomile Flower Heads, Green Pepper, Lavender, Mint
Gin Style: London Dry
Strength: 43% vol
Goes great with: A slice of orange, elderflower tonic and ice.
Vara in Old Norse means ‘becoming spring’, hence the beautiful puffin illustration. Puffins, or ‘tammie norries’ as they’re known in Orkney, spend most of their life at sea, but they can be found all over the cliffs of Orkney between April and August. Key botanicals include tarragon, rosemary, elderflower, lemon grass and red grapefruit. The gin is infused with pink rose petals post distillation, which is what gives the gin its beautiful pink colour. The gin is described as juniper-led with rosemary, citrus and cardamom undertones and a sweet pink rose finish.
Key Botanical(s): Tarragon, Rosemary, Elderflower, Lemon Grass, Red Grapefruit, Rose Petals
Gin Style: Flavoured
Strength: 40% vol
Goes great with: A twist of lime, elderflower tonic and ice.
Designed and built by Stuart, a former engineer, along with his wife Adelle and their family and friends, you’ll find a warm welcome at the Deerness Distillery. The distillery features a shop area that stocks a vast range of gifts including many from local craft makers and artists along with a varied selection of tonics and more. Enjoy a tour as either Stuart or a member of staff show you around the distillery where you can learn more about the Deerness Distillery range of products including Sea Glass Gin, Scuttled Gin and Into The Wild Vodka along with tastings.
Tour: Yes
Shop: Yes
Booking: Tours by appointment, call +44 (0)1856 741264.
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