Lynwilg Farm Steading, Aviemore PH22 1PZ, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Kinrara Distillery Fine Gin Highland
ABOUT KINRARA DISTILLERY
Kinrara Distillery is a Scottish craft gin producer set within the adventurous landscape of The Cairngorms, just outside the town of Aviemore.
The Distillery takes it’s name from the surrounding Kinrara Estate, an area considered to have outstanding scenic and nature conservation value, as well as a high level of historical interest.
Our team are inspired by the beauty of the landscape and stories around us. Formerly a milking shed, our distillery is designed with the rich history of the area in mind.
It’s this history which has inspired our talented team to create award-winning craft gins. Our small-batch production process blends traditional spirit-production methods with the innovation and artistry of modern tastes.
From thoughtful ingredient selection, to bold experimentation, to the bottling process; our team works hard to create beautiful gins that we are all proud of.
“KINRARA”
The name “Kinrara” first appears on record around 1338 as Kynroreach. Reference to the estate appears again in 1440, but this time as Kynroraykt. In 1603, we see the estate being referred to as Kynrara. The word “kin” means either “head” or “end”.
There have been several ideas for what the root of “rara” might mean, but the most popular of them is that it either means “great or noble” or “dwelling place”.
KINRARA DISTILLERY
In 2017, Kinrara Distillery was born, and work began to restore the dilapidated buildings into a working distillery. Before this, the building had been used as both a milking parlour and somewhere to store wool.
KINRARA HIGHLAND DRY
This work was still ongoing in the early parts of 2018, when our first gin, Kinrara Highland Dry, was produced. Through dozens of experiments, tasting sessions with friends and family and research – we had created a gin that we were proud of, one that matched the splendour of the local area.
ARTIST EDITION GINS
We had caught a bug for experimenting with ingredients, and it wasn’t long before our range expanded with the addition of ‘Ginny’ the cow, the first of our Artist Edition Gins. Since then, the range has expanded to include ‘Struan’ the stag and ‘Freya’ the fox.
AWARDS
Craft gin is a busy market, and we worked hard from the outset to establish ourselves in the Scottish gin scene.
Over the past few years, our gins have become some of Scotland’s most commended, having been named ‘Best Scottish Contemporary’ at the 2021 & 2022 World Gin Awards, along with ‘London Dry Gin Of The Year’ at the 2021 Scottish Gin Awards.
TASTING EXPERIENCES
We also wanted to make our distillery a comfortable and welcoming place to visit, so were delighted to open our distillery shop and tasting experiences in 2021.
KINRARA HIGHLAND DRY GIN
70cl | 41.5%
With the bright aroma of orange peel, rosehips and fresh pine, the Kinrara Highland Dry proudly stands as one of the best dry gins on the market. If you are a fan of crisp and floral dry gins, our Highland Dry is sure to become your new favourite.
Named “Best Scottish Contemporary Gin” at the 2021 & 2022 World Gin Awards, our gin has a smooth and subtle taste, but with surprising complexity. This sophisticated dry gin can be enjoyed on its own, with a subtle mixer or as part of a dry gin cocktail.
£39.00
TASTING NOTES
Aroma:
Bright juniper, freshly expressed orange peel and rosehips, undercut with fresh pine needles.
Taste:
Clean and smooth, robust juniper and citrus zest. Fruity and floral notes of rosehip with subtle cardamom spice.
Finish:
Long, complex finish. Woodier notes of juniper fading to lemons and oranges.
ARTIST EDITION – CAPER
70cl
Pure artistry, from the bottle to the gin. With aromas of pink peppercorns, ginger and rosemary and a warm, smooth finish. This beautifully crafted gin is sure to be a favourite.
With bottle art by Scottish artist Kat Baxter, this stunning bottle will make a welcome edition to any gin lover’s home collection.
£46.00
Artist Edition – Caper
TASTING NOTES
Aroma: Light citrus notes with a hint of rosemary.
Taste: Juniper led with a hint of pink peppercorn & warming ginger.
Finish: Smooth & well balanced. A fine balance of citrus and peppercorns, finishing with gingery warmth.
OAKED SPICE Gin
50cl
Inspired by the festive season. Our Oaked Spice Gin is made with Tonka beans, cinnamon, all spice, nutmeg and vanilla, as well as some chipped American Oak.
Thanks to these warming festive flavours, this gin goes beautifully with ginger ale, served neat with ice or even in a hot chocolate!
*Bottle may differ from image shown.
£27.00
Oaked Spice
Tasting notes
Aroma:
Rich gingerbread and Christmas cake, sweet vanilla and chocolate orange crème.
Taste:
Warm cinnamon and allspice, fizzy cola bottles and mulled wine backed with piney juniper and toasted oak.
Finish:
Long and complex, perfectly balanced between warm spice and sweet citrus; surprisingly dry, not cloying.
ARTIST EDITION – STRUAN
70cl
Pure artistry, from the bottle to the gin. With aromas of pine, mint and blackcurrent and a warm, smooth finish. This beautifully crafted gin is sure to be a favourite.
With bottle art by Scottish artist Kat Baxter, this stunning bottle will make a welcome edition to any gin lover’s home collection.
£46.00
TASTING NOTES
Aroma:
Citrusy juniper, fragrant cardamom and coriander seed, prominent notes of fresh grapefruit.
Taste:
Bold and fruity, juniper well-balanced with warming ginger and sweet orange.
Finish:
Long and warm with gentle spice, pink grapefruit and subtle hints of cool anise.
CAIRNGORM WHITEOUT GIN
50cl
Introducing our Cairngorm Whiteout Gin, a tribute to the majestic landscape that surrounds our quaint and historic distillery.
Crafted with love at Kinrara’s renowned Cairngorm gin distillery, the Cairngorm Whiteout Gin contains citrus and floral notes, making it the ideal gift for lovers of hiking and the landscape of the Highlands.
For every bottle of Cairngorm Gin that we sell, we donate £5.00 to the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team. This goes directly to supporting their life-saving work that takes place throughout the year in the Cairngorms.
Dive into the taste of the Highlands and make a difference by purchasing your own bottle of Cairngorm Whiteout Gin: Made for the bold and adventurous.
£31.00
HIBISCUS GIN
70cl
Our Kinrara Hibiscus Gin is fresh and fruity, with a delicate floral and citrus taste. Perfect for the gin lover with a sweet tooth.
We suggest that you serve our Kinrara Hibiscus Gin with ice, lemonade and fresh Summer raspberries for a beautifully elegant gin experience.
£39.00
HIBISCUS GIN TASTING NOTES
Experience the floral elegance of Kinrara’s Hibiscus Gin, where the allure of hibiscus tea meets a cascade of fruity undertones. A taste journey like no other awaits.
Within our refreshing Hibiscus Gin, you can expect the following:
Aroma:
Fresh and fruity, grenadine, strawberry laces and Turkish delight undercut with bright piney juniper.
Taste:
Delicately floral, cranberries and blood orange, hibiscus tea and pomegranates.
Finish:
Medium finish, dry but with a pronounced fruity character that gently fades; hints of rosewater.
LIME & LEMONGRASS Gin
50cl
A refreshing and zesty citrus-flavoured gin with fragrances of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and lemongrass.
This crisp gin makes a smooth Summer beverage, when served in a tall glass with ice, and a fresh change to the classic G&T at any time of the year.
£27.00
TASTING NOTES
Aroma:
Zesty lime peel, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and fragrant lemongrass.
Taste:
Full bodied and packed with citrus fruit, underlaid with mild cardamom spice and fizzy sherbet.
Finish:
Refreshing finish, medium length with just the hint of cloudy ginger beer.
ROSE AND CARDAMOM GIN
50cl
Step into the world of Kinrara’s Rose and Cardamom Gin, where the romantic essence of rose meets the exotic twist of cardamom.
Our award-winning Rose and Cardamom gin comes in an elegant pink-colour and boasts sweet scents of fresh rose petals to complement its vibrant appearance. With a particularly bright taste, you will discover notes of pine, soft orange and coriander as you indulge in one of our most popular gins.
Perfect for a gin cardamom cocktail, this rose gin offers a harmonious blend of fragrant spice and citrus zest, promising an unforgettable tasting journey. Try it for yourself while stocks last!
£27.00
ROSE GIN TASTING NOTES
Discover Kinrara’s Rose and Cardamom Gin, a harmonious blend which is perfect for crafting an exquisite gin cardamom cocktail. Dive into a fragrant symphony of fresh petals and vibrant spices with our award-winning pink gin.
Aroma:
Fresh orange blossom, fragrant spice and fresh rose petals.
Taste:
Pine forest, bright juniper, soft orange and coriander.
Finish:
Medium-long finish, with turkish delight sweetness, notes of citron pressé and sugar-coated fennel seeds.
FOREST FRUITS GIN
50cl
Our Forest Fruits Gin is very much for the gin lover with a sweet tooth! This bright and flavorful fruit gin boasts an aroma of raspberry ripple and strawberry bonbons, making it irresistible for anyone partial to a high-quality craft gin.
Overall, Kinrara’s Forest Fruits Gin is sweet, rich and fruity with flavours of Summer berries and bramble. With a smooth finish and beautiful aromas of pine and blueberry jam, this fruity number is a treat for all the senses.
These complex notes and tempting aromas eventually give way to a delicate woodiness, ensuring it is befitting of a true forest gin.
£27.00
FOREST FRUIT GIN TASTING NOTES
Kinrara’s Forest Fruit Gin offers an enchanting world of vibrant flavours, where the essence of summer berries meets the timeless allure of juniper. A symphony of flavors awaits.
Expect to unearth the following:
Aroma:
Raspberry ripple, strawberry bonbons and lemon zest with subtle notes of pine needles and blueberry jam.
Taste:
Rich and sweet. summer pudding, strawberry, bramble, raspberry and redcurrant over a base of juniper, citrus and spice.
Finish:
Smooth finish of medium length, sweetness giving way to delicate woodiness and candied orange peel.
ARTIST EDITION – FREYA
70cl
Fresh and sweet like a fox! Freya is flavoured with rich dark berries, candied orange and vanilla. Freya the Fox is an adventurous gin with tastes of the forest mixed with wild berries and honey.
With bottle art by Scottish artist Kat Baxter, this stunning bottle will make a welcome edition to any gin lover’s home collection.
£46.00
TASTING NOTES
Aroma:
Fresh pine, forest floor and morning dew. Sweet wild berries and honey, background notes of orange peel.
Taste:
Fresh forest flavours of juniper. Spicy coriander, sweet candied orange, vanilla and heather flowers.
Finish:
Good length with warming citrus notes, sweet vanilla and subtle woody earthiness.
ARTIST EDITION – GINNY
70cl
Inspired by the Highland Cow, this juniper-led gin has citrus tastes with warm and gentle spice. Ginny boasts a dry finish with just subtle hints of rose petals.
With bottle art by Scottish artist Kat Baxter, this stunning bottle will make a welcome edition to any gin lover’s home collection.
£46.00
TASTING NOTES
Aroma:
Soft juniper, lemon drops, orange ice lollies and rosehip syrup.
Taste:
Bright citrus with notes of pine forest, birch bark and gentle spice.
Finish:
Warm, dry finish with just the subtle hints of rose petals.
VISIT OUR GIN DISTILERY IN AVIEMORE
We’re very proud of our Aviemore Gin distillery. Not many people are lucky enough to work in a place surrounded by the natural beauty of the Cairngorms, and we do not take that for granted!
If you want to visit our quaint gin distillery, we are just a short journey from Aviemore by car, located just off the A9. Being a family-run business, we welcome visits from families. So please do bring your children and pets along as well!
As well as stunning views, we have a distillery shop for you to visit. And while you’re here, you can book into one of our Gin Tasting Experiences, which is a fun day out for couples, groups and anyone with an incline for gin.
Accessibility
There are accessible toilet facilities available on site and the shop and tasting rooms are all on the ground floor.
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KINRARA GIN TASTING EXPERIENCE
Join us at Kinrara for a fun and engaging fully hosted gin tasting experience that goes beyond a standard gin tour.
At our tasing experienced, one of our experienced team members will talk you through the history of Kinrara Distillery, sharing details on how we’ve been inspired by the history of the local area. Our team are passionate about Kinrara Distillery, and will share stories about gin production, experimentation and our beautiful location.
In addition to this you will, of course, be guided through a sample tasting of our award-winning craft gins.
Children and families are more than welcome! We also offer private tasting experiences where we can cater to all your party’s needs. Please get in touch to see how we can help.
We kindly advise that you pre-arrange or prebook travel prior to and from our distillery to avoid disruption to your day.
