Scotland

Scotland’s gin scene is bold, growing fast, and rooted in a long tradition of distilling. While whisky still dominates the spotlight, gin has carved out its own space. Distillers across the country are using local botanicals, island ingredients, and pure Highland water to create spirits that stand out worldwide.

Up in the Highlands, Arbikie Distillery pushes boundaries. It grows its own ingredients on a family-run farm and crafts gins like Kirsty’s, infused with seaweed and blaeberries. Arbikie also made waves with Nàdar, the world’s first climate-positive gin, distilled from peas with sustainability at its core.

Out on the Isle of Harris, the Harris Distillery captures the spirit of the sea. Its signature gin features hand-harvested sugar kelp from local waters, giving it a crisp, coastal flavor. The textured, sea-glass-blue bottle has become a symbol of quality and island pride.