Distilled at Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay, The Botanist was born from the spark of an idea and is the botanical expression of our beautiful island home.
Since the launch of The Botanist Gin back in 2011, we have used the same 22 wild botanicals to craft our spirit, all responsibly hand-foraged on Islay. These are combined with nine classic gin botanicals to create a complexity and depth of flavour that is enjoyed by people all over the world."
"When we distill The Botanist, we are creating something more than a drink. The Botanist is a representation of the place we are from. It is a way of communicating our place in the world and our love for it.
"Distilling is a way of life, and for me it is a way of communicating to the world. We use the art of distillation and a connection to the land, our home, to create a wonderful gin that's the essence of Islay."
Affectionately known as the Queen of the Hebrides, Islay is situated approximately 15 miles off the west coast of Scotland and is the southermost island of the Inner Hebrides.
Greener and gentler than many of her Hebridean sisters, Islay's diverse landscape is unique and exciting; from heather-clad moorland and whispering peat bogs to tranquil wetlands and salty marshes, the island's diverse geology nurtures a wealth of natural wonders. Islay also enjoys a relatively mild climate. A distiller's treasure trove, the island's bounty of flora is rich with tastes and aromas not well used but found here in abundance, providing the inspiration behind The Botanist.
Since our resurrection in 2001, our mission has been to reconnect people, planet and spirits as a force for good and to be more sustainable in all that we do. We want to fulfil a purpose that is bigger than our business and that benefits our wider community.
In 2020, we were the first Scotch whisky and gin distillery in Europe to receive B Corp certification - meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance. The B Corp movement was established to help mission-driven businesses to protect and improve their positive impact over time, and we're proud to be part of this growing, global community of organisations using their business as a force for good.
Affectionately known as the Queen of the Hebrides, Islay is situated approximately 15 miles off the west coast of Scotland and is the southermost island of the Inner Hebrides.
Greener and gentler than many of her Hebridean sisters, Islay's diverse landscape is unique and exciting; from heather-clad moorland and whispering peat bogs to tranquil wetlands and salty marshes, the island's diverse geology nurtures a wealth of natural wonders. Islay also enjoys a relatively mild climate. A distiller's treasure trove, the island's bounty of flora is rich with tastes and aromas not well used but found here in abundance, providing the inspiration behind The Botanist.
Since our resurrection in 2001, our mission has been to reconnect people, planet and spirits as a force for good and to be more sustainable in all that we do. We want to fulfil a purpose that is bigger than our business and that benefits our wider community.
In 2020, we were the first Scotch whisky and gin distillery in Europe to receive B Corp certification - meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance. The B Corp movement was established to help mission-driven businesses to protect and improve their positive impact over time, and we're proud to be part of this growing, global community of organisations using their business as a force for good.
Launched in 2011, The Botanist was the first ever gin to be created on Islay. Distilled in our unique Lomond Still - affectionately named 'Ugly Betty' - we use 22 wild botanicals that are hand-foraged from the hills, coastline and fields of this fertile Hebridean island. These are complemented by 9 classic gin botanicals.
Ever since The Botanist was first created, we've always had a resourceful mindset. Being located on an island off the west coast of Scotland calls for improvisation and making do with what's available - with skill, dedication and passion. We carefully selected the best botanicals our beautiful home has to offer and look after the land to ensure we're always leaving things in a better condition than in which we found them.
Launched in 2011, The Botanist was the first ever gin to be created on Islay. Distilled in our unique Lomond Still - affectionately named 'Ugly Betty' - we use 22 wild botanicals that are hand-foraged from the hills, coastline and fields of this fertile Hebridean island. These are complemented by 9 classic gin botanicals.
Ever since The Botanist was first created, we've always had a resourceful mindset. Being located on an island off the west coast of Scotland calls for improvisation and making do with what's available - with skill, dedication and passion. We carefully selected the best botanicals our beautiful home has to offer and look after the land to ensure we're always leaving things in a better condition than in which we found them.
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