Old Poison is a Scottish speakeasy craft distillery in the heart of Edinburgh and founded by mixologist Fabrizio Ciof. The distillery uses a traditional copper pot 30L gin still named ‘Aurora’ using traditional distillation methods. Their approach to gin making is one of tradition, craft and small batch bottled and labelled by hand at the distillery.
With an experimental approach to distillation, the Old Poison Distillery also produces their own cocktail bitters including smoked cold brew coffee bitters, made with locally ground coffee and smoked with peat from the Island of Islay.
Selkie London Dry Gin is distilled from 100% neutral grain spirit in the heart of Edinburgh that was created as a result of a sustained and intensive period of experimentation and refinement. A small batch gin handcrafted using the finest fresh citrus fruits, herbs and spices. The gin takes it’s name from the Orkney legend of the Selkie, an alluring shape-shifting creature said to take the form of a seal in water and the form of human on dry land. It’s said once seen, a Selkie can leave you lovesick forever.
Key Botanical(s): Camomille, Liquorice, Citrus Peel
Gin Style: London Dry
Strength: 43% vol
Goes great with: A wedge of pink grapefruit, tonic and ice.
Crafted to balance the refreshing taste of Selkie with the sweetness of raspberries, cherries and strawberries and a tang of redcurrant. The natural pink colour comes as a result of the infusion over 24 hours. Made using only the best natural ingredients, with no flavouring, colourant or sugar.
Key Botanical(s): Juniper, Liquorice, Tahitian Vanilla Pods, Fresh Berries, Jasmine Blossom
Gin Style: Flavoured
Strength: 43% vol
Goes great with: Red berries and a slice of lemon, tonic and ice.
A fruity, spice warming gin that still has classic gin notes of juniper, coriander and angelica root. A lovely spice and warmth comes from the use of cocoa nibs, cinnamon and nutmeg whilst the use of homemade mixed berry jam, sweet almonds and Seville oranges and clementines delivers a sweet zing.
Key Botanical(s): Cocoa Nibs, Cinnamon, Berry Jam
Gin Style: Distilled
Strength: 38% vol
Goes great with: A handful of fresh raspberries, a slice of orange, tonic and ice.
A fruity, sweet, citrus fragrant gin distilled with strawberries, jasmine pearls and Italian bergamot. Naturally coloured from the botanicals, Selkie Gold Pink Gin makes a great gin and tonic or can be used to top up a glass of prosecco or champagne.
Key Botanical(s): Strawberries, Jasmine Pearls, Italian Bergamot
Gin Style: Flavoured
Strength: 43% vol
Goes great with: A fresh strawberry, tonic and ice.
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