Newmachar, Aberdeen AB21 7PY, Verenigd Koninkrijk
House of Elrick Excited Gin Aberdeenshire
House of Elrick Excited Gin Aberdeenshire
Welcome to the House of Elrick
Step into the House of Elrick estate, nestled in the luscious natural tapestry of Aberdeenshire. A home rich in history from which our greatest ideas are conceived. For you, it’s a place to try artisan Gin from our distillery, a venue for your special day or an events space for any occasion.
THE HOUSE
EXPERIENCE A SETTING IMMERSED IN VIBRANT HISTORY.
Constructed at the height of the Scottish Enlightenment period in 1720, the House of Elrick was the home of an entrepreneurial family of landowners, and has passed hands only 5 times in almost 300 years.
Now home to the Ingram family the house has been returned to it’s former glory complete with a Gin distillery on the grounds.
OUR STORY
Welcome to the House of Elrick
Nestled in the lowlands of Aberdeenshire, the House of Elrick estate is a home rich in history. Built at the height of the Scottish Enlightenment period in 1720, our home hosted lively discussions from some of the most respected creative, philosophical and scientific minds of the time. Today we work to restore her walls and welcome you to join us once again.
At House of Elrick we celebrate the minds of the enlightened. Those who dare to dream and challenge the norm with thinking that will open doors to a better tomorrow. Please join us for a drink.
STUART INGRAM | OWNER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE
House of Elrick Excited Gin Aberdeenshire
CHAPTER ONE OUR HISTORY
The House of Elrick Estate has only passed hands five times in over 300 years. With so many romanticised stories being told, delve into the history of this unique and beautiful 18th century period estate property.
Well-travelled and curious, members of the household often visited Florence Italy, a country already swept by European Enlightenment thinking. Explorers returned with tales of new science and philosophical learnings that echoed the writings of many of the leading Scottish Enlightened thinkers of the time.
On return to the estate the family sought to host company that would continue the philosophical, scientific and creative discussion of the time, encouraging the expansion of free-thinking over blind faith and thus saw a number of creative and maverick individuals pass through their doors.
Later the house was to be visited by Bonnie Prince Charlie who gifted the Jacobite rose to the estate. It can now be found growing in the beautiful walled garden at the heart of the grounds.
Other acclaimed visitor to the house was Eleanor Vere Boyle, renowed for illustrating stories for Hans Christian Andersen and Alfred Lord Tennyson, as well as writing poetry about Elrick.
CHAPTER TWO RESTORING THE ESTATE
The wealth of history and character of Elrick House, dating back to 1720, is something that inspired Stuart Ingram to restore the Elrick Estate to its former glory.
Carrying out this labour of love has seen Stuart realise his dream of restoring the dilapidated old house. However, this has been challenging and not without its difficulties.
The 300-year-old house, which had not been occupied for many years, needed a complete restoration. Much of the walled garden has needed to be completely rebuilt in many places, due to neglect and weather damage over the years.
This renovation has involved a complicated council planning application processes, as well as working closely alongside Scottish Heritage and the Scottish Forestry Commission. However, working with these organisations has been integral to the success of the project.
Taking on such a big project whilst running your own gin distillery is no mean feat, but Stuart’s dedication and absolute passion for this project is what has kept him going.
There are many people to thank for making this all happen… the local tradespeople of Newmachar and the surrounding area for bringing this period property back to its former glory, Ara the gardener for landscaping these beautiful gardens, the Stonemason for restoring the majestic walled garden, and Stuart’s close family and friends have all helped this dream become a reality.
CHAPTER THREE THE DISTILLERY
Nestled within the secluded grounds of Elrick Estate, the Distillery has been operational since 2018. Every design aspect of the distillery has been carefully thought through and built with further expansion in mind.
At the heart of the distillery sits our 500L Copper Pot Still ‘Charlie’, which has been designed and manufactured to our own specification, sourced locally from Speyside Copper Works based in Elgin and LH Stainless based in Keith.
As well as using traditional methods, the Distillery also houses a state-of-the-art semi-automatic bottling line, complete with a batch code laser so that every bottle produced has full traceability.
We strongly believe in quality over quantity, that is why we only produced 600 bottles per batch to maintain absolute quality and integrity of our spirit.
We are consistently challenging ourselves. We ensure that our products are made to the upmost quality and are sourced responsibly and sustainably.
This meticulous approach is used across our business from the freshest purified water to the handpicked botanicals, to the finished packed product leaving our Distillery.
CHAPTER FOUR OUR SPIRITS
We strongly believe in championing and supporting the individual. We work with independent farmers and suppliers who provide us with the ingredients and processes that make our small batch spirit’s unique and responsibly sourced.
Our premium small batch artisan gin is distilled with 9 carefully selected hand-picked botanicals, to ensure it is refreshing as is it aromatic. A compliment of juniper, coriander seeds, angelica root and citrus peel, built around a core of heather, pink peppercorns, sweet fennel and rose petals results in a bold taste profile, which is what makes our gin so special.
Along with its awe-inspiring and dangerous beauty, the sprawling Aberdeenshire coastline offered a haven of caves and nooks, turning it into a Smuggler’s paradise. Inspired by those who dared to dream bigger, House of Elrick has crafted a Scottish range of Rums.
Using a Caribbean sourced rum, we have created three individual rum liquors, Dark Rum, Spiced Rum and White Rum with Mango.
We have selected the finest range of spices for our rums, including ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, caraway, cubeb as well as sourcing the finest blood orange and mango flavourings.
CHAPTER 5 DRAGON’S DEN
On the 19th February 2018 Stuart appeared on BBC2’s Dragons Den, in hope of seeking a sizable investment to help finance his expansion plans, but sharing the Estate was not in Stuart’s grand plan.
Stuart was invited to pitch his business to the Dragons. There he was offered an investment by not one, but two dragons. One of the newest dragons, Jenny Campbell was the first to make an offer for 12%. Business tycoon Peter Jones then offered £80,000 for 10% equity, which Stuart accepted on air.
Initially, all ideas were aligned, however, after careful consideartion, Stuart had a different vision for the House of Elrick. He turned his gaze towards crowdfunding to help finance his expansion plans and is grateful to each a every investor.
“It was a bizarre experience pitching in front of the Dragons,” explained Stuart. “There were five businesses vying for investment that day and I was the last – I think the Dragons were all pleased to see me with my bottles of gin!
“I am so delighted they loved the product enough to invest – I was quite overwhelmed with the response. But ultimately, it wasn’t the right decision for me or the brand.”
Once the cameras stopped rolling, Stuart deliberated the offer and decided to walk away. “It took a lot to turn down such an investment, especially from someone as renowned as Peter Jones,”
Peter did see great potential in expanding the brand and that’s something Stuart has been working towards ever since!
House of Elrick ORIGINAL GIN
House of Elrick Gin is like no other, made using the finest botanicals, hinting towards the essence of our home in Scotland that includes Heather Pearls and Rose Petals. This gives our Gin a unique balanced refreshing flavour with floral notes.
35.00 £
PERFECT SERVE
Serve our original gin over a generous helping of ice, topped with a premium light tonic and garnish with a twist of orange.
NOSE
Bright, fresh and fragrant
PALATE
Juniper to the fore with a rich citrus blend, with a rich floral note kick from the rose and heather, balanced nicely with the coriander and pepper spice.
FINISH
Refreshingly fresh, earthy, distinctly floral, spicy finish.
ALCOHOL (ABV)
42%
VOLUME
70cl
ESTATE COCONUT GIN
House of Elrick Estate Coconut Gin is built upon the same taste profile as House of Elrick Original Gin, sweetened with syrup and infused with a natural tropical coconut flavouring.
A sweeter spirit made for the adventurous who love to create.
28.50 £
PERFECT SERVE
Serve this tropical coconut gin over plenty of ice, topped with a light tonic and garnish with a slice of pineapple or it can be served as the perfect base for classic cocktails.
NOSE
Sweet tropical coconut, surprisingly fresh.
PALATE
Rich sweet coconut flavour, with hints of juniper, citrus and coriander.
FINISH
Refreshingly sweet tropical fruits, nutty, creamy and surprisingly fresh.
ALCOHOL (ABV)
40%
VOLUME
70cl
ESTATE SPICED APPLE GIN
Our decades-old orchard at House of Elrick Estate is a haven for a variety of delicious apples nestled within the walled garden.
In celebration, we’ve crafted a special Spiced Apple Gin featuring the exquisite Pink Lady Apples. Supported by light floral notes and infused with warming spice and coriander, it offers a perfectly balanced fruity London dry gin experience.
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PERFECT SERVE
Serve this spiced apple gin over plenty of ice, top with a good quality ginger ale, or soda water as an alternative. To garnish use slices of fresh sweet apple.
ALCOHOL (ABV)
40%
VOLUME
70CL
ESTATE OLD TOM GIN
House of Elrick Estate Old Tom Gin is the resurrection of an original liquid taken from a 17th century recipe. Built upon the same taste profile as House of Elrick gin, it has been sweetened with syrup. Notes of juniper and rose still shine through making it puuuurfect over ice or for an era-inspired cocktail.
28.50 £
PERFECT SERVE
Serve gin over a generous helping of ice, topped with a premium light tonic and garnish with a twist of orange, or can be served as the base for classic cocktails.
NOSE
Sweet, fresh and fragrant
PALATE
Using the same core product as our Original gin, with a sweetness carried through from the sugar syrup.
FINISH
Refreshingly sweet gin with angelica and smooth lingering sweet fennel that tickles once consumed.
ALCOHOL (ABV)
40%
VOLUME
70cl
NAVY STRENGTH GIN
House of Elrick Navy Strength Gin is our stronger brother, made using the same fine botanicals, but with a lower volume of water. It is still equally as smooth, strong and refreshing.
39.00 £
PERFECT SERVE
Serve our navy strength gin over a generous helping of ice, topped with a premium light tonic and garnish with a twist of orange.
NOSE
Bright, fresh and fragrant
PALATE
Juniper to the fore with a rich citrus blend, with a rich floral note kick from the rose and heather, balanced nicely with the coriander and pepper spice.
FINISH
Refreshingly fresh, earthy, distinctly floral, spicy finish.
ALCOHOL (ABV)
57%
VOLUME
70cl
EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE DISTILLERY TOUR & TASTING EXPERIENCE
We welcome you to come and discover first-hand how we make our beautifully crafted spirits.
Commence your journey with an introduction to ‘the man behind House of Elrick’, Stuart. (if available) Join him for a welcome Gin & Tonic in the cosy Apple Store, as he introduces the Elrick Estate, the history it holds, and what inspired him to create our signature gin.
Moving on to the distillery where all the magic happens, meet ‘Charlie’ our beloved bespoke copper pot still. Here you’ll explore distilling & bottling process and how we craft each of our premium spirits.
Finally, and most importantly the tasting! Here we welcome you to sample 3 of our premium Gins, crafted and selected for you. Then pick your favourite spirit to enjoy with a selection of nibbles provided.
An exclusive private tour is £45.00 per person, minimum booking – 8 people.
Tours last approximately 2 hours.
Tours are suitable for over 18s only.
Gin Experience Vouchers
To redeem gift vouchers please call the Distillery on the number below.
HOW TO BOOK
To book please call us at the Distillery on 01651 862141 or email us at events@houseofelrick.co.uk
GIN TASTING TERMS & CONDITIONS
WELCOME TO THE
Elrick Estate, Golf & Beyond
WHETHER YOUR VISITING FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE THE ELRICK ESTATE IS IDEALLY LOCATED FOR MANY OF ABERDEENSHIRE’S BEST GOLF COURSES.
You are spolit for choice when it comes to Golf Courses in Aberdeenshire here are a few:
Newmachar Golf Club – 5 MINS
Trump International Golf Links – 15 MINS
Murcur Links – 15 MINS
Royal Aberdeen – 17 MINS
Cruden Bay – 35 MINS
Not only are we perfectly situated for the golf courses, we are only 15 minutes away from Aberdeen Airport.
COMPLETE THE ENQUIRY FORM BELOW
OUR ACCOMMODATION & PACKAGES
LITTLE ELRICK
The perfect peaceful bolthole with private entrance and access to the grounds of the Elrick Estate. This apartment has one family room with a kingsize bed and two single beds (for flexible sleeping arrangements), and a second double room with a double bed. The apartment is tastefully decorated and is the ideal place to unwind after a day on the golf course.
OUR PACKAGE:
– 4 or 6 people
– Two rounds of Golf at Newmachar Golf Club
– Two night stay at Little Elrick
– Lunch or Dinner at the Newmachar Golf Club
– Dinner at the local Public House
£289 PER PERSON
THE COACH HOUSE
Live like a Laird in our stunningly beautiful Coach House, sympathetically restored and decorated. Nestled in extensive privately owned grounds, surrounded by woodland, gardens and even an award winning Gin Distillery. The Coach House offers two double bedrooms with a shared bathroom and the option of sofa beds. The Coach House at the Elrick Estate is a place where you can really relax with family & friends after a long day on the golf course.
OUR PACKAGE:
– 4 or 8 people
– Two rounds of Golf at Newmachar Golf Club
– Two night stay at The Coach House
– Lunch or Dinner at the Newmachar Golf Club
– Dinner at the local Public House
£289 PER PERSON
Note: If you prefer to play at a different golf course this can be arranged on your behalf, subject to availaibility and an additional cost.
To enquire about our golf packages above, please complete the form below or for more information, please click the link below for our new golf flyer.
House of Elrick Excited Gin Aberdeenshire / Little Elrick – Lounge/Kitchen Diner
House of Elrick Excited Gin Aberdeenshire / The Coach House
House of Elrick Excited Gin Aberdeenshire / The Coach House – Kitchen/Diner
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