The Botanist Distiller's Strength 750ml

At 50% ABV or 100 proof, flavorful oils from distillation are enhanced and the liquid becomes even more viscous which helps carry the flavors of the spirit in cocktails. This makes Distiller’s Strength a great choice of gin if you’re looking to craft robust, spirit-forward cocktails. It’s also often the go-to expression for bartenders working with The Botanist, especially for cocktails like the Negroni.

Yes, the same 22 botanicals that we use in our Islay Dry Gin are also used in Distiller’s Strength. However, they are used in different proportions.

It really shines in gin-forward cocktails, such as the Negroni or the Martini, if you want a more intense taste experience. It also works excellently in a classic Gin & Tonic for a longer serve with a more herbaceous, juniper-forward profile.

Yes, The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin is gluten-free. The distillation process transforms the liquid into vapour and leaves the heavy gluten proteins behind.

The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin is 50% ABV / 100 proof.

The same 22 wild Islay botanicals are used in The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin but in different quantities to the classic expression, creating a different flavour profile with a richer viscosity and velvety texture. 

The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin is a great choice when you want to enjoy a classic gin serve, such as a gin & tonic or a martini, but with a more pronounced flavour. For something a little different, why not try it in a Clover Club for a more fruity cocktail? The full recipe can be found here.

A full-bodied, premium Indian tonic water is the best choice for The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin as its flavour profile will stand up well against the higher strength spirit. You should aim for a ratio of 1:3 (1 part gin, 3 parts tonic) for the best taste experience.

There are 69 calories in a single serving (25ml) of The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin.

If you’re serving a gin & tonic made with The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin, we recommend garnishing with a twist of lemon peel.

The Botanist Distiller’s Strength is mainly available in premium cocktail bars across the US and UK. It can also be purchased from our distillery website (www.bruichladdich.com) and in certain markets, it listed with certain online retailers such as Amazon in the UK and and Reserve Bar in the US.

Due to its higher strength, The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin works well in gin-forward cocktails. We recommend it in a 50/50 Martini (find the recipe here) or if you want to try something different, mix it in The Southside which is our take on a Gimlet (find the recipe here).

The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin has a slightly more juniper-forward profile and a distinctly different mouthfeel - the higher alcohol strength makes it more viscous and velvety.

The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin is a great gift for the “gin person” in your life. It takes everything people love about gin - the juniper notes, the dryness and the crisp flavour - and dials it up, making for a more intense, powerful taste experience.

Yes, The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin is suitable for vegans - we use no animal products in the making or filtering of our gin.

No, as a traditional dry gin, the distillation process used to make The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin results in zero carbohydrates and zero sugars. We also add no sugar, sweeteners or artificial additives of any sort.

Yes, The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin is sustainably produced. Firstly, our 22 wild botanicals are responsibly hand-foraged by our two professional foragers who are also responsible for cultivating the land where they grow and ensuring local populations are never depleted. Secondly, The Botanist Distiller’s Strength Gin is produced by Bruichladdich Distillery Company Limited which is a certified B Corp company. In order to become a credited B Corp company, we need to adhere to various environmental and social standards and to be able to prove we are maintaining and improving upon these year on year. The full Impact Report we produce annually can be viewed here (link to Impact Report) which details more about the initiatives we undertake to ensure we are always using our business as a force for good.