Unit 18 Matthew Kerr Pl, Arbroath DD11 3AX, UK
Redcastle Gin Wonderful Award winner
Our History
The Redcastle range of award winning spirits & liqueurs is part of the Toll House Spirits company based in Arbroath Angus, a small family business with a wealth of experience in the drinks industry.
Founder, Fiona Walsh, has 20+ years sales & marketing experience in the global drinks industry. Graduate of European Business Studies with Languages and mum of 2 young boys. Fiona manages the day to day running of the business and handles all sales related enquiries.
Fiona’s husband, John Walsh has 20+ years of telesales, people management and project management experience. Graduate of Geography from Queen’s University, Belfast and dad to 2 young boys. John manages the production, forecasting and dry goods procurement. He also takes care of all our stock taking & online.
Shirley Steele joined the business in 2024 having recently retired from public services and then built up a successful holiday accommodation business in Arbroath. She is a graduate in engineering and brings a wealth of experience in organisation and process management. Shirley will handle the financial and procurement side of the business and support Fiona with events and retail.
Fiona’s sister, Angela Jarron has focused the last 20 years on bringing up her 2 children and supporting her husband with his business. She brings a wealth of retail experience, an exceptional eye for detail and brilliant people skills. Angela will support Fiona in the day to day running of the business as well as heading up events & retail.
We have a passion for creating spirits of exceptional quality.
Expertly created, carefully distilled and lovingly bottled by hand in Arbroath, Angus, the historical birthplace of Scotland.
Redcastle Scottish Premium Gin
Introduced in July 2017, our Redcastle Scottish Premium Gin represents a distinctive fusion of 13 carefully selected botanicals, including the subtle notes of kaffir lime leaf and pink peppercorn, meticulously distilled as a single fold gin in small batches in Arbroath Angus.
40% abv.
Blueberry Old Tom Gin
In August 2021, we introduced our Redcastle Blueberry Old Tom Gin, utilising the remarkable bounty of produce found right here in Angus. The blueberries used in the distillation process are sourced from East Seaton Farm, nestled close to our brand’s home in Arbroath.
40% abv.
Broughty Ferry Pink Gin
Broughty Ferry gin embodies the abundant fruitfulness of Angus. Crafted with attention to detail, each bottle features a thoughtfully selected array of botanicals and the vibrant raspberries grown locally in Angus. A donation from each bottle is made to Broughty Ferry Life boat.
40% abv.
Redcastle Passionfruit & Mango Gin
Introducing Redcastle Passion Fruit and Mango Gin, infused with the best tropical fruits. invigorating A refreshing blend of exotic passion fruit and succulent mango, our gin promises to deliver the essence of a tropical paradise in every sip.
40% abv.
Redcastle Raspberry & Pomegranate Gin
Redcastle Raspberry & Pomegranate Gin is a delightful infusion of Scottish raspberry and exotic pomegranate. Created without any added sugar, this gin relies solely on the natural sweetness of the fruit to enhance its flavor profile, ensuring a guilt-free indulgence.
40% abv.
Redcastle Blood Orange & Rhubarb Gin
Our distilled gin captures the essence of ripe blood oranges and tangy local rhubarb, infused with the pure essence of natural fruit flavors. With its velvety texture and fruity profile, it serves as the ultimate foundation for crafting exquisite cocktails or a refreshing, light G&T
40% abv.
Toll House Scottish Gin
Crafted in small batches in Scotland, our gin takes has traditional juniper-forward notes accompanied by hints of citrus, coriander, and cardamom.in a balanced blend delivering a smooth and refined experience, perfect for sipping neat or as the cornerstone of your favorite gin cocktails.
37.5% ABV.
Red Lichties Gin
Red Lichtie Gin is a blend of raspberries and blueberries, small batch distilled in Arbroath Angus, to give a light fruity gin.
We are proud to be the official gin of Arbroath FC and have worked closely to create the perfect gin (not to mention with the perfect colour) to represent the club.
40% abv.
REDCASTLE GIN TASTING EXPERIENCES
In person Redcastle Gin Tasting Experience –
Experience includes:
- A gin tasting at our Redcastle brand home in Arbroath.
- A chance to taste 3 products from our range with a mixer and an overview of gin and how we create our unique flavours.
- Maximum of 8 people booked per session
Private Gin Tasting Experience –
Experience includes:
- Our founder Fiona Walsh will host a private gin tasting at your venue.
- Contact us for more information
REDCASTLE GIN SCHOOL EXPERIENCES
Our Redcastle blending school experiences, where you will make you own gin or rum, are hosted by our founder, Fiona Walsh. She started out in the industry in early 2000s as a brand rep for Gordon’s and Tanqueray and has held various senior sales and marketing roles within the drinks industry since.
She has a passion for all spirits and her nose is certified by the Heriot Watt Institute of Brewing and Distilling! She holds qualifications from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust and is a graduate of the Diageo Spirits Academy. In 2017, frustrated that she could not find a gin she loved, created the recipe for the award winning Redcastle Gin and has gone on to develop a wide range of spirits and liqueurs since.
Redcastle Blending Experience
Experience includes:
- Join us at our Redcastle brand home in Arbroath for an in depth gin or rum experience.
- Explore the history of gin / rum and the diverse ways it is made.
- Discover a range of botanicals and how they each bring something different to the finished spirit.
- Create and make your own recipe using our single botanical distillates and bottle, label and wax dip your own creation.
- Leave with a gift set including 2 x 20cl of the finished recipe, an engraved glass and a certificate.
- We also hold your recipe on file should you wish to reorder again in the future.
Please note: Tasting available throughout the blending school experiences so we would strongly recommend you do not drive to this event. All of our bookings are pre bookable only. Experience vouchers and tasting boxes are available on our website www.redcastlegin.co.uk/shop
TOLL HOUSE KITCHEN
Premium flavoured cheese
We are delighted to announce the launch of Toll House Kitchen’s cheese, bringing traditional craftsmanship to Angus, with some exciting flavour combinations. Crafted with attention to detail, using only the finest ingredients, our cheese truckles are hand-selected for their exceptional quality and flavour. Each truckle is wax dipped to preserve its freshness, and to be in keeping with our range of Redcastle spirits.
Find out more below or contact us if your would like to stock our range of cheeses.
Smoked
Inspired by the smoke houses of Arbroath, our smoked cheddar has been gently smoked over oak woodchips to produce a mild smokiness, which perfectly complements the fresh & buttery cheddar flavours. Try on an oatcake with an apple or pear chilli jam.
Ploughmans Pickle
A light and creamy cheddar, blended with the sharpness of pickled onions and fresh green chives. It’s the perfect addition to a grazing board or ploughman’s lunch and makes a delicious cheese and ham toasty!
Chilli & Lime
A creamy cheddar, perfectly blended with flecks of fiery red chilli pieces and fresh, zingy lime zest. Nibble in small chunks with a gin & tonic or grate over your chilli con carne, for an extra kick!.
