Raven Spirits Limited Beech Cottage Elphinstone Road Inverurie AB51 3UR, UK
HRAFN Gin Greatness on Islay Scotland
THE WORLD of
(pronounced ra-vn)
Old Norse for raven
Hrafn Raven Gin symbols of powerful wisdom
A raven spotted by whisky-loving brothers Callum & Peter Sim on their visit to Islay’s distilleries became the talisman for Hrafn Gin’s world.
In myth & legend, ravens are often represented as symbols of wisdom, power, strength or good fortune. In nature they are intelligent, playful, curious and chatty – hence the collective noun, ‘a storytelling of ravens’.
Each Hrafn Gin expression offers a distinct and captivating gin experience through flavour. The Ravens will be your guides, weaving a captivating story around our adventures and experiences as brothers and distillers.
Under a watchful eye and protective wing, let the ravens take you on a memorable journey of exploration and discovery. With rich storytelling to invite discerning types to enjoy a portfolio of remarkable gins that linger in the mind long after the last sip.
POINTS OF DIFFERENCE
Ever since our journey to explore the whisky distilleries of Islay with an unexpected, but fortuitous, gin tour formulated the idea to create our own premium gin of memorable character, we have been guided by flavour, quality and complexity.
Beyond the traditional, our range of premium gins use unusual and exotic botanicals including fresh mandarin peel and jara fruit to give each Hrafn Gin expression a distinct and individual flavour experience.
They are distilled longer than standard gins for a deeper, more intense flavour and with a smooth long-lasting finish, Hrafn Gin can be enjoyed neat, over ice, in simple serves or cocktails.
LIKE ALL GOOD STORIES THERE IS…
THE BEGINNING
Guided by the principles of flavour together with taste and inspired by myth and fable, we explore intriguing botanicals, seeking out unusual ingredients to blend together to create each individual expression.
THE MIDDLE
Our longer, slower distillation process allows the botanicals to release their flavours individually and gently. This preserves the integrity of each separate flavour, before the spirit rests and flavours marry together over a minimum of four weeks.
& THE FINALE
The result is an incredibly smooth gin with deep, resonating flavour. Whether enjoyed as a sipping gin neat or on the rocks, as a G&T or classic cocktail, each of our expressions takes you on an exhilarating journey of intense, yet delicate, flavour.
POINTS OF QUALITY
Hrafn Gin has garnered an impressive clutch of awards, including Double Gold for Valkyrie at The San Francisco World Spirits Awards 2022 and three Masters at the Gin Masters’ competitions in London and Hong Kong.
MEET THE RAVENS
EVERY STORY STARTS WITH AN ADVENTURE
Hrafn Gin’s story begins with two whisky-loving brothers on a distillery trip to Islay. A raven spotted shadowing them on a gin distilling tour became the inspiration and a talisman for their own Hrafn Gin adventure.
Launched in 2018, Hrafn Gin has quickly established its position as a multi award winning range of high quality premium Scottish gin.
Based in Aberdeenshire, Hrafn Gin is run by brothers, co-founders and brand guardians Callum and Peter Sim.
It’s time to take flight, and head off on a voyage into the captivating world of Hrafn Gin.
THE MYTHOLOGY
Storytelling brings people together and connects us all. We find inspiration in all that’s come before us; tales and traditions from around the world, finding the legends of Norse mythology particularly captivating. Naturally, we’re also drawn to Scotland’s heritage of food and drink; our love of whisky playing a part in our own journey to becoming distillers today.
From an early age, co-founder Callum Sim had a great passion for the world of Viking storytelling and Norse mythology.
Within this mythical world, notable are a pair of iconic black ravens serving Odin, “All-Father” of the Norse Gods. Their names, Huginn & Muninn, mean Thought & Memory in Old Norse. Hrafn (pronounced ra-vn) is the Old Norse word for ‘raven’. The brand name and signature expression take inspiration from Huginn & Muninn.
In myth and legend, ravens are often represented as symbols of wisdom, power, strength and good fortune. In nature they are intelligent, playful, curious and chatty – hence the collective noun, ‘a storytelling of ravens’.
Hrafn Gin draws on the powerful and elemental world of Viking storytelling and Norse mythology to bring to life its portfolio of memorable gins.
VALHALLA Gin
Creating an ultra-premium London Dry gin of true distinction, Valhalla evokes an alluring place in the world of Norse mythology. Worthy Viking warriors slain in battle were raised by the Valkyries to enter the magnificent golden halls of Valhalla and join the elite Einherjar.
With its signature mandarin citrus notes, Valhalla is distilled three times longer than a standard gin. Bottled at 49% ABV, this velvety-smooth gin is defined by its purity and finesse.
BOTANICS
- Juniper Berries
- Fresh Mandarin Peel
- Coriander Seeds
- Cassia Bark
- Cubeb Pepper
- Angelica Root
- Orris Root
SUGGESTED SERVE
Enjoy in a Valhalla Gin & Sonic with half Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Tonic Water & Soda and a lemon twist to garnish, in a punchy Smoked Negroni, or elegant Martini.
INFORMATION
49% ABV
70cl Bottle
£44.00
NOSE
Juniper swelling into spiced mandarin.
PALATE
Creamy and smooth in the mouth. The initial taste is classic herbaceous juniper. Then the journey crackles into warming spices and bursts of pepper that eventually completes into a citrus slide of deepening mandarin intensity that lingers on the palate.
FINISH
Long lingering finish of mandarin with prickles of spice.
Hrafn Gin’s signature expression, Thought & Memory, calls upon the twilight world of myth and legend, where ravens have long been symbolic of intellect and insight.
THOUGHT & MEMORY Gin
Hrafn Gin’s signature expression, Thought & Memory, calls upon the twilight world of myth and legend, where ravens have long been symbolic of intellect and insight.
Distilled twice as long as a standard gin, Hrafn Gin uses traditional botanicals and fresh mandarin peel. Bottled at 45% ABV, this is a satin smooth London Dry gin of truly memorable character.
SUGGESTED SERVE
Enjoy Thought & Memory in a G&T with Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Tonic and lemon twist to garnish, in a crisp Gimlet or refreshing Mandarin Mojita.
Fresh and bright, with a spicy depth of mandarin.
BOTANICS
- Juniper Berries
- Fresh Mandarin Peel
- Coriander Seeds
- Cassia Bark
- Cubeb Pepper
- Angelica Root
- Orris Root
NOSE
Fresh and bright, with a spicy depth of mandarin.
PALATE
An initial burst of juniper, followed by deep mandarin, juicy and intense. A crackle of pepper gives a finale of warming spice.
FINISH
Long and warming with a final burst of black pepper.
INFORMATION
45% ABV
70cl Bottle
£39.00
VALKYRIE Gin
Valkyrie Gin is a tribute to the tales of noble and powerful battle-maidens of Viking mythology, the Valkyries, or ‘choosers of the fallen’. Riding winged horses over battlefields and often accompanied by ravens, they chose those warriors slain in combat, later to take their place of honour in Valhalla
A contemporary London Dry, traditional botanicals are enlivened with the zest of jara citrus to give this expression bright green zest and zing with an opulent sparkle. Beautifully smooth, it’s bottled at 43% ABV, allowing the brightness of the jara to linger.
BOTANICS
- Juniper Berries
- Fresh Jara Peel
- Coriander Seeds
- Cassia Bark
- Cubeb Pepper
- Angelica Root
SUGGESTED SERVE
Enjoy Valkyrie in a G&T with Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Tonic with a lime twist, a classic Alaska, or citrus-forward Pengu Club.
NOSE
Fresh green juniper, bright lemon and lime citrus notes.
PALATE
Juniper gives way to spiced bright citrus, opulent lime and sparkling lemon.
FINISH
Soft citrus falls to lingering cinnamon.
INFORMATION
43% ABV
70cl Bottle
£37.00
CRANACHAN Gin
Looking to Scotland for inspiration, Cranachan is inspired by the famous dish, originally eaten in celebration as summer’s bounteous raspberry season came to a close. This famous dessert is often the finale to a backdrop of traditional poetry and song at Burns’ Suppers.
Using local raspberries, sweet heather honey, oats and new make malt spirit, this velvety smooth gin is bottled at 40% ABV for a lighter style of contemporary gin.
BOTANICS
- Juniper Berries
- Fresh Mandarin Peel
- Coriander Seeds
- Cassia Bark
- Cubeb Pepper
- Angelica Root
- Orris Root
- Aberdeenshire Raspberries
- Heather Honey
- Local Oatmeal
- New Make Malt Spirit
SUGGESTED SERVE
Enjoy in a Cranachan Cooler with Fever-Tree Rose & Raspberry Lemonade, refreshing Raspberry Basil Smash, or juicy Gimlet.
INFORMATION
40% ABV
70cl Bottle
£35.00
NOSE
Fresh raspberries and green juniper, honeyed spice and malt.
PALATE
Juniper gives way to fresh raspberries. Rich spiced honey, creamy and warming.
FINISH
Velvety with a whisper of sweet berry.
WINTER Gin
Looking to the East, Winter is inspired by journeys along the ancient spice and incense routes, to create a yuletide gin that captures both the imagination and the senses.
This warming expression blends mandarin notes with individual distillates of precious Omani Myrrh and rare Royal Green Hojari Frankincense. Bottled at 43% ABV, this opulent gin is the perfect serve for a chilly winter’s eve.
BOTANICS
- Juniper Berries
- Fresh Mandarin Peel
- Coriander Seeds
- Cassia Bark
- Cubeb Pepper
- Angelica Root
- Orris Root
- Royal Green Hojari Frankincense
- Precious Omani Myrrh
SUGGESTED SERVE
Enjoy in a Gin & Tonic with Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Tonic and a mandarin orange twist, celebratory French 75 or aromatic Winter Fashioned.
INFORMATION
43% ABV
70cl Bottle
£39.00
NOSE
Fresh green juniper, lemon, sweet mandarin and powdered spice.
PALATE
Juniper rolls into sweet violet and rose with spiced wood notes of Oud and mandarin
FINISH
Soft and lingering, with a glint of warming spice.
VOYAGER
HRAFN GIN Voyager invites you on a voyage of storytelling and discovery through a distinctive collection of characterful gins.
Cased in a black keepsake box with magnetic closing, Voyager’s generous 10cl bottles allow for sharing the perfect G&T or cocktail. The eye-catching premium gift box is embossed with copper hot foiling detail.
INFORMATION
40 – 49% ABV
4 x 10cl Bottle
£40.00
