Inverness Quality Gin Distillery Tour Tasting
Inverness is a royal burgh, with the official title of city, in Scotland, located on the north side of the Great Glen, at the mouth of the River Ness and considered the capital of the Scottish Highlands and the council area and former Highland region . Inverness has a population of 51,832.
Head north for a holiday or city break in Inverness, close to the beautiful Scottish Highlands. Experience Outlander landscapes, famous castles, high mountains and unique wildlife, including the famous Loch Ness Monster. Gaze out over the city from Inverness Castle, visit the beautiful Inverness Cathedral or take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the River Ness. End your day in an award-winning restaurant or pub with traditional music and a glass of whiskey or a gin and tonic.
Great Glen distillery
shire, Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition, Drumnadrochit, Inverness IV63 6TU, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Inverness Gin
Our Inverness gin is full of vibrant character and full of flavour. We begin with deep tones of kombu kelp seaweed and golden chanterelles, add layers of aromatic fennel seed and summer scented elderflower, finishing with a high, bright tones of citrus fruit. Ready for a journey? Grab a glass.
FROM GRAIN TO GLASS
A true product of its place of birth, Great Glen balances the sweet herbal honeysuckle notes of Scottish heather with the subtle tartness of Red Sorrel and the aromatic pine tones of Frankincense. Elevated by the purity of our own base spirit, this complex and rewarding gin has deep, lasting flavours that stay with you like the tales that transcend generations. Pull up a chair, pour a glass and start your own story.
Our distillery couldn’t be located in a more dramatic and awe-inspiring place. Beneath our feet lies the Great Glen fault line, 62 miles long and the creator of the highest peak in the British Isles, Ben Nevis, a humbling 4413 ft. And just north from us is Abriachan, the village where the legendary ‘King of smugglers’ Donald Fraser distilled gallons of fine, duty-free whisky, prized for its unusual purity of the water. These geographical marvels and enchanting tales define our culture and make their way into every drop of our gin.
Daniel Campbell has founded The Great Glen Gin Distillery at Drumnadrochit on the shores of Loch Ness. Picture: Peter Jolly
A battle over who has the smallest distillery in Scotland has begun.
For the man who has built Scotland’s newest – and said to be smallest – gin maker right next to Loch Ness is demanding the title in an area more associated with monster claims.
Currently Edradour in Perthshire says on its website that it is “the smallest traditional distillery in Scotland and arguably the most unique”.
But Dan Campbell (34), who has built his gin distillery in his late mother’s old shop at the Loch Ness Experience – where she sold Nessie souvenirs and other goods for years – says his is “much smaller” and is writing to Edradour to claim the title.
“I have been to Edradour and checked its size on Google Maps and we are much, much smaller,” he said.
INVERGORDON GIN
Invergordon gin is a harmonious blend of Highland heather, orange blossom, and pink peppercorn, Juniper forward with plenty of fresh orange peel giving a refreshing citrus finish. ABV 37.5%.
A donation of £4 per 70cl bottle of Invergordon Gin will be donated to Invergordon Off the Wall, the local charity who manages the mural trail for the benefit of the local community and the local economy.
The Invergordon Mural trail is a unique outdoor art gallery in the Scottish Highlands. Invergordon Off the Wall was formed in January 2002 to address the social and economic deprivation of their town through the creation of a professionally painted outdoor art gallery celebrating the heritage of Invergordon. The second mural town in Scotland. The mural trail was officially launched by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal in September 2007.
GREAT GLEN PREMIUM SCOTTISH PINK GIN
Key ingredients & tasting notes
A true product of its birth place, Great Glen balances ten carefully chosen botanicals. Classic pine notes of juniper and citrussy coriander seeds are elevated by distilled Scottish raspberries, vapour infused rose & hibiscus petals and sweet Pink Lady apples. This fragrant pink gin has fresh, lasting flavours that stay with you like the tales that transcend generations. Pull up a chair, pour a glass and start your own story.
CALEDONIAN CANAL GIN
Take a Juniper led journey through the lochs and lighthouses of the Caledonian Canal with a refreshing balance of zesty Amalfi Lemon, Pink peppercorns, Orange blossom, Highland Heather & fresh watercress. ABV 41%
ABOUT GREAT GLEN DISTILLERY
Taking its name from the fault line that divides the Highlands, our distillery sources natural and local ingredients to give you a little taste of our majestic surroundings.
Great Glen is both Scotland’s newest and, proudly, its smallest craft distillery. Harnessing the elements of a wild place, our smooth, earthy gin is our love letter to nature. Whether sipped by the water’s edge on a summers evening or enjoyed on wintery nights by the fire, our gin is the perfect companion.
