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Edinburgh Gin was founded in 2010 by Alex and Jane

Nico l and i s owned by Ian Macleod Dis t i l lers as of

September 2016.

Smal l -batc h di s t i l ler and mul t i -award winn ing, Edinburgh

Gin has been craf t ing the gin renaissance f rom Scot land’s

capi ta l .

The rec ipes are inspired by Edinburgh’s g in-making

her i tage and surrounding landscape.

Eac h bot t le i s d i s t i l led below s ta i r s at the eponymous

Edinburgh Gin Dis t i l lery, and at the i r recent ly opened

second dis t i l lery, Edinburgh Gin at The B i scu i t Factory, in

the h i s tor ic por t of Le i th .

e d i n b u r g h g i nAN INTRODUCTION

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E D I N B U R G H G I N ( 4 3 % A B V )

A juniper forward London Dry style gin, given a unique Scottish identity with its

carefully balanced blend of 14 botanicals.

IWSC Silver Outstanding 2016 / IWSC Gold Packaging 2016

C A N N O N B A L L E D I N B U R G H G I N ( 5 7 % A B V )

Inspired by the famous One O’clock Gun, this navy strength libation has an intense

flavour, defined by distinct juniper, citrus and szechuan pepper.

IWSC Gold 2015

S E A S I D E E D I N B U R G H G I N ( 4 3 % A B V )

Distilled with foraged seaweed, scurvy grass and ground ivy from the Scottish coast,

the unique gin boasts a sweet yet refreshing salinity.

IWSC Silver 2016 / IWSC Gold Packaging 2016

T H E G I NSOPHIST ICATION, DIST ILLED

Our range is available in 70cl and 20cl Italian glass bottles. Original is also available in 5cl.

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E D I N B U RG H G I N ’ S R A S P B E R RY L I Q U E U R

The first of the family of fruit liqueurs. It is expertly crafted using native raspberries

sourced from Perthshire, the home of Scotland’s finest soft fruit crops.

E D I N B U RG H G I N ’ S R H U BA R B & G I N G E R L I Q U E U R

A flavoursome libation which is perfect for cocktails and making desserts such as trifles

and jellies or simply sipping straight over ice with a bright, sweet rhubarb-filled aroma.

IWSC Bronze Award, Great Taste Awards 2015 ««

E D I N B U RG H G I N ’ S E L D E R F L O W E R L I Q U E U R

This is a delicately balanced liqueur made using fresh elderflowers and lemon juice for a

clean floral nose with hints of pear, citrus and grapefruit zest.

Great Taste Awards 2013 «««

The liqueurs are 20% abv each and available in 50cl and 20cl bottles.

g i n l i q u e u r sA SPLASH OF INDULGENCE, ABUNDANT WITH NATURAL FLAVOUR

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EDINBURGH GIN ENJOYS AN EXCLUSIVE KNOWLEDGE

TRANSFER PARTNERSHIP (KTP) WITH HERIOT-WATT

UNIVERSITY.

The Brewing and Distilling MSc at Heriot-Watt University is

the world’s only academic establishment offering a dedicated

distilling programme.

This allows the company continuous access to distilling

expertise, from use of their labs for analysis and refinement,

to innovating new products.

Edinburgh Gin seeks to continually push boundaries, bringing

the science of distilling to the fore.

i n n o vat i o nPUSHING BOUNDARIES

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EDINBURGH GIN IS DEDICATED TO PRODUCING QUALITY, CONTEMPORARY GIN.

Driven by our pursuit of knowledge to produce quality innovative gins, we are

dedicated to aiding people’s discovery of the modern-day gin experience by

bringing the science and art of distilling to the fore, and committed to unearthing

and using botanicals native to Scotland.

Testimony to our craft, we are delighted that our products have won several awards,

including: IWSC Silver Outstanding 2016 (Original), IWSC Gold Medal 2015

(Cannonball Gin) and Great Taste Award 2013 ««« (Elderflower Liqueur).

The core range are presented in custom-made bottles, crafted in Milan by Bruni

Glass. Ergonomically designed for bartenders, the bottles each feature etched

lettering, stylistically inspired by the sophistication of the Art Deco era. These have

been awarded IWSC Gold 2016 for packaging (Original and Seaside Gin).

q u a l i t yA FAMILY OF DIST INCTIVE PREMIUM GINS

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HEAD DISTILLER, DAVID WILKINSON, LEADS THE TEAM IN

DEVELOPING OUR DISTINGUISHED FAMILY OF GINS.

David progressed from whisky enthusiast to achieving an MSc in

Brewing and Distilling from Heriot Watt University. David knows

everything there is to know about modern gin distilling processes.

David works closely with Finlay Nicol, fellow Distiller and

Distillery Manager at Edinburgh Gin. Having worked previously

as a professional chef, Finlay honed his skills understanding the

importance of flavour. This is achieved by using only the best

ingredients, producing perfect concoctions.

They are supported by fellow distillers, Ruairidh Kemmett and

Darren Edmond.

T H E D I S T I L L E R SCRAFTING CONTEMPORARY GINS

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THE EDINBURGH GIN DISTILLERY IS A DESTINATION QUITE

UNLIKE ANY OTHER.

Nestled beneath the stairs on Shandwick Place, the Edinburgh Gin Distillery

visitor centre offers the unique chance to discover the contemporary gin

experience in a working distillery.

The Edinburgh Gin Distillery has been awarded 4 stars from Visit Scotland

and also has a TripAdvisor excellence rating, being ranked #15 for things

to do in Edinburgh.

The tours include the Gin Discovery, Gin Connoisseurs and the Gin Making

Experience with prices starting from £10.

Over 18’s only.

T H E G I N T O U RAN AWARD-WINNING EXPERIENCE

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EDINBURGH GIN STARTED PRODUCING

SMALL BATCH GIN IN 2010.

Edinburgh Gin was first made at Broxburn Distillers, though soon began

distilling at 1A Rutland Place, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh’s

West End.

In 2016 Edinburgh Gin opened a second distillery in the historic gin port of

Leith. Edinburgh Gin transformed part of the former Crawfords biscuit factory

into a new distillery, in response to the strong international growth of gin.

This expansion will more than quadruple production capacity, with the new

distillery producing enough spirit to make over 2.5million G&T’s each year.

There is also opportunity to expand further by adding another still.

T H E D I S T I L L E R I E SCRAFTING THE GIN RENAISSANCE

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OVERLOOKED BY THE SPLENDOUR OF EDINBURGH’S ICONIC

CASTLE, YOU’LL FIND THE HEADS & TALES BAR.

In the beating heart of the city, the Heads & Tales bar is the finest place

to enjoy and experiment with Edinburgh Gin.

Nestled beneath the Rutland Hotel and managed by the Signature Pub

Group, a team of mixologists is on hand to offer a splendid assortment

of gins and innovative cocktails. The bar also serves a selection of wines,

spirits and carefully sourced local food.

During the day, this unique venue plays home to the Edinburgh Gin

Distillery tours, situated within full view of the Flora and Caledonia stills.

OPENING TIMES:

Tues-Thurs, 5pm-1am / Fri & Sat, 5pm-3am / Sunday, 5pm-1am

H E A D S & T A L E S B A RFOR THE GIN CURIOUS

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A MAJOR INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS REVIVAL IS TAKING PLACE, WITH GIN

SITTING PROUDLY AT THE CENTRE.

While Edinburgh continues to consume more gin per head of population than

any other city in the UK, the expansion is also fuelled by rocketing global

demand for the Scottish spirit.

Edinburgh Gin distributes all over the world, appearing in stores and bars

across Europe, North America, Asia and New Zealand.

The UK is already the biggest gin exporter in the world. A total of 70% of

gin is made in Scotland – an industry worth £1.76 billion to the UK economy.

Edinburgh Gin was also named Scotland’s fastest growing gin brand by

Nielsen Scantrack in 2015.

g i n F O R M A T I O NMADE IN SCOTLAND, FOR THE WORLD

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w h e r e t o b u yEDINBURGH GIN

ONLINE:

Visit the Edinburgh Gin shop at edinburghgindistillery.co.uk

or on johnlewis.com and Amazon.co.uk

IN STORES:

Edinburgh Gin is available in many stores, including

House of Fraser, John Lewis, Waitrose, Asda, Tesco,

Marks & Spencers, Selfridges and other leading specialists

ON TRADE:

Edinburgh Gin is served in bars throughout the UK, Europe, in

Asia, Scandinavia and North America.

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