An incredibly smooth gin. Piney juniper, fir needles and bright citrus are balanced with a hint of spicy warmth.

We think it’s as refreshing as a splash in a Scottish burn in January!

 

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   Key Botanicals

• juniper
• fresh grapefruit
• fresh lemon
• grand fir needles
• bay leaves

Tasting Notes

Bright and fresh on the nose, reminiscent of forest floors.  A luxurious creamy mouthfeel, while delivering a clean and crisp palate.  A warm and seasoned finish.  Developed for the modern adventurer, Granite North is a smooth London Dry gin, packed with flavour.

A juniper-forward gin, its fresh, citrus taste from the grapefruit and lemon, is smooth enough to drink on its own or with a light tonic to release even more of its zesty flavour and is robust enough to stand up and stand out in cocktails. Its outdoor personality is revealed in the subtle infusion of Grand Fir needles that complement the native taste of its juniper cousin, helping to summon the fresh aromas of the pure mountain air.

Perfect Serve

There are many ways to enjoy Granite North Gin. The team would recommend either enjoying Granite North on the rocks or with a splash of premium light tonic garnished with a curl of fresh grapefruit peel.

The Granite North Story

While Sandy Matheson was adventuring through the Rothiemurchuds Forest, an ancient pine forest at the north end of the Lairg Ghru, a creative spark formed in his head, which became Granite North Gin.

The name Granite North was inspired by the rock so closely associated with Aberdeen. The recipe inspired by the rugged peaks and ancient forest of the Scottish Highlands. The outdoor personality of the gin is revealed in the subtle infusion of Grand fir needles which complement the native taste of its juniper cousin, helping summon the fresh aromas of the pure mountain air.