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The botanist is a gin of layered complexity.
A progressive exploration of the botanical heritage of our isle of Islay. 22 hand-foraged local botanicals delicately augment nine berries, barks, seeds and peels during an achingly slow distillation. This first and only Islay dry gin is a rare expression of the heart and soul of our remote Scottish island.
The botanist
is a gin of layered complexity.
A progressive exploration of the botanical heritage of our isle of Islay. 22 hand-foraged local botanicals delicately augment nine berries, barks, seeds and peels during an achingly slow distillation. This first and only Islay dry gin is a rare expression of the heart and soul of our remote Scottish island.
The Botanist cocktails
Discover our latest foraged Botanist cocktails or explore our extensive archives.


Wherever you are in the world, set out to explore.
Craig and Philippa search their urban edge for buttery hogweed, nutty birch leaves, wild mints, and the citrus kick of sorrel…


22 foraged island botanicals are hand-picked locally and sustainably on Islay across an entire growing season.
We think local. Terroir matters.


The Botanist is the distilled essence of the house of Bruichladdich.
A slow, simmer distillation gently unfolds in a uniquely modified Lomond still. This still, like our 22 island botanicals was “foraged” from the old Inverleven distillery in Dumbarton, Scotland and brought to Islay on a barge.


We are rediscovering the flavours hidden in our own back yards.
Botanist and tonic garnished with scented hawthorn blossom and the fresh pea crunch of purple bush vetch.


Together we can create something exceptional.
Creative bartenders who forage open up a whole new world of flavours with which to work.
The Botanist Tour
Learn all about our Islay dry gin – its history, production and the 22 foraged island botanicals that give The Botanist it’s exceptional flavour. Visit our gin still, affectionately nicknamed Ugly Betty, then enjoy a gin tasting and learn how to make two cocktails! Over 18’s only.







