Crossroads, Newtack, Keith AB55 6LQ, UK
Roehill Springs Fine Artisan Distillery
The Roehill Story
Roehill Springs Distillery is a small artisan Distillery, based in a building on the third generation, family-run farm at Newtack, Crossroads, Grange, KEITH.
As this is a small artisan business, all work is carried out by family members who live on the farm. It is distilled, bottled, labelled, waxed and packaged by hand, on-site at our farm which has been in the Morrison family for over 60 years.
Roehill Springs Distillery comprises of husband and wife team Duncan and Shirley Morrison.
Duncan is the master distiller! As well as running the family farm, he has also worked for 12 years as a stillman and gained the Institute of Brewing & Distilling’s General Certificate in Distilling. Duncan has thought about making his own gin for years, but finally had the courage a couple of years ago to go for it!
Numerous batches of gin were made using different botanicals and different quantities of botanicals. We kept note of all of the different recipes and we nosed and tasted them ourselves at first, before offering them to family members and friends for their feedback.
Recipe No. 5 came out the firm favourite and so, after some pondering about a name, someone suggested it be called Gin No. 5 – and so it is!
Our premium, small batch, handcrafted gin is distilled in a 30 litre traditional pot still, capturing only the heart of the run, using the finest locally foraged and traditional botanicals and our own natural spring water. The spring rises on land known as Roehill – named because of the abundance of roe deer roaming freely on the land. So, what name would we give to our new business? Roehill Springs Distillery of course! It followed then that a roe deer head would be the perfect Logo. Roe deer are elegant, graceful and rather secretive; qualities we hope you will agree could be used to describe our gin.
Our traditional copper pot still with a large column and built-in vapour basket gives the vapour lots of copper contact – stillmen call this “the copper kiss” – which makes for a lighter, fruitier gin.
Here’s an interesting fact about the water we collect from our own natural spring (Roehill Spring) for the distillation and reduction processes. Up until 1977, Roehill Croft was occupied by brother and sister, John and Bell Wood. The croft house had no electricity or running water. Every day, rain or shine, Bell would walk down through the fields into the haugh, a wooden yolk around her shoulders with a bucket either side, to fetch the water for household use. The hardy pair lived well into their 90’s. Perhaps the water from Roehill Spring has secret health-giving properties?
Duncan & Shirley Morrison
Gin No. 5 70cl
£38.00
Roehill Springs Gin No. 5 has a flavour profile led by classic Juniper, followed by bold citrus, sweet floral notes and a beautiful, smooth mouthfeel.
Bottle Size
70cl
Perfect Serve:
Balloon/Copa Glass
Ice
50ml Gin No 5
150ml Schweppes Tonic Water
Slice of Orange to garnish or lime segment & 2 springs of rosemary
ABV 43%
Premium artisan gin; distilled, bottled, waxed and labelled by hand on the Morrison family farm.
Roehill Springs Gin No. 5 has a flavour profile led by classic Juniper, followed by bold citrus, sweet floral notes and a beautiful, smooth mouthfeel.
Master distiller Duncan and his wife Shirley created this stunning gin using water from their own natural spring, which rises on land known as Roehill. Gin No. 5 is hand made with the best quality, locally foraged and traditional botanicals e.g. Juniper and coriander. It is then expertly distilled in a copper pot, giving it a lighter and fruity taste – known as a ‘copper kiss’.
Premium artisan gin; distilled, bottled, waxed and labelled by hand on the Morrison family farm.
Gin No. 5 – We made numerous batches using different botanicals and different quantities of botanicals. We kept a note of the different recipes we used and nosed and tasted them ourselves and then offered them to family members and friends for their opinions. Recipe No. 5 came out the firm favourite and so we decided to call it just that! Gin No. 5 was born! – Husband and wife team Duncan and Shirley Morrison
Bottle Size
70cl
ABV 43%
Honeyberry Gin (50cl)
£32.00
Roehill Springs Honeyberry Gin is a luxurious fruit infusion bottled at 40% ABV using only gin, fruit and water, with no sugar or sweeteners added.
Perfect Serve:
Balloon/Copa Glass
Ice
50ml Honeyberry Gin
150ml Schweppes Ginger Ale
Bottle Size
50cl
ABV 40%
Roehill Springs Honeyberry Gin is a luxurious fruit infusion bottled at 40% ABV using only gin, fruit and water, with no sugar or sweeteners added.
On the Nose
A hint of Juniper leads to the rich opulent scent of Scottish Honeyberries.
Tasting Notes
A full-bodied gin, infused with whole, ripe, juicy honeyberries, which impart their unmistakable tart yet sweet, velvety flavours.
Distiller’s Notes
We are extremely proud of this addition to our family of Gins which is a rich lush fruit laden offering. This second batch weighs in at a mighty 40%ABV. It contains a bespoke distillation of gin where we add
Honeyberries to the botanical basket; this distillation is then married in a stainless steel vat with copious amounts of honeyberries for at least three weeks with absolutely no sugar or sweetener added to give a wonderfully fresh, clean, tart yet sweet finish with a beautiful mouthfeel.
Did you know that honeyberries contain more vitamin C than an orange, more potassium than a banana, more antioxidants than a blueberry and in Japan it is known as, berry of longevity.
Navy Strength Gin(70cl)
£45.00
Roehill Springs Fine Artisan Distillery / Also 20Cl Bottle
Roehill Springs Navy Strength is a powerful, bold, aromatic gin, yet it retains the unmistakable ultra-smooth, refreshing finish that is synonymous with Roehill Springs
Bottle Size
70cl
Perfect Serve:
Balloon/Copa Glass
Ice
30ml Navy Strength Gin
150ml Schweppes Tonic Water
Slice of Orange to garnish
Navy Strength is also the perfect choice for cocktails to let the spirit shine through
ABV 43%
Premium artisan gin; distilled, bottled, waxed and labelled by hand on the Morrison family farm.
Blue Gin 50cl
£28.00
Roehill Springs BLUE
Perfect Serve:
Balloon/Copa Glass
Ice
50ml Blue Gin
150ml Schweppes Tonic Water
Handful of Blueberries to garnish
Bottle Size
50cl
ABV 40%
Premium artisan gin; distilled, bottled, waxed and labelled by hand on the Morrison family farm.
Description
Roehill Springs BLUE Scottish Gin 40%, 50cl Bottle
Bring back the magic!
On the nose – fruity, easy on the juniper, with light floral notes
A beautiful light gin, fruity, citrus, a slight hint of spice, finishing with an easy, slow, lingering sweetness with a hint of butterscotch
Just add tonic (or your preferred mixer) to capture the magic as blue turns to purple then to pink.
Blue is said to induce calm and peace.
Pink is said to exude warmth, happiness and a love of life!
Why not have it all?
Of course, the real magic is in the taste……. Roehill Springs Blue – a light gin, with a fruity side!
Bring back the magic with Blue, the second gin from Roehill Springs Distillery.
To create Blue, we’ve reduced the alcohol content slightly to 40% and added an extra botanical – Butterfly Pea Flower!
With its mesmerising shade of blue and colour-changing effects, Butterfly Pea Flower is magical!
Watch as the gin changes colour when you add your mixer. The colour will depend on the pH of the mixer added, but it will usually change from blue to purple to pink!
We like to enjoy Blue with ice, premium Indian tonic water and a garnish of blueberries.
Butterfly Pea Flower is commonly found throughout Southeast Asia. In India, it is revered as a holy flower, used in daily puja rituals. It is also known as a traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine and has been consumed for centuries (mainly in the form of a tea) as a memory enhancer, brain booster, anti-stress and calmative agent.
We must stress, however, that we promote responsible drinking and we do not, in any way claim, that these medicinal properties are present in our gin.
Bottle Size
50cl
ABV 40%
Welcome to Roehill Springs Distillery, Home Of Artisan Gin
Did you know that Scotland produces some of the world’s best gin? Some of the industry’s most iconic, sought-after bottles are created in Scottish distilleries. But despite this, people don’t think of Scotland as a gin-producing hub – possibly due to the term ‘London dry’ (which is actually a style of gin-making and has nothing to do with provenance).
Scottish gins are characterised by refined flavours that come from local botanicals. Juniper, the main flavouring of most gins, is native to Scotland. Other local botanicals such as pine, elderflower, honeyberry and bramble encapsulate a taste of the Scottish wild.
Although lots of big distilleries call Scotland home (the country produces over 70% of the UK’s gin), there are a multitude of small craft producers here too. And we may be biased here, but the best gins Scotland has to offer are made in small batches, by family-owned distilleries.
At Roehill Springs Distillery, we’re a prime example of that. Our premium handcrafted gins each have their own characteristics and unique taste and are made with locally sourced botanicals and pure Scottish spring water. Each bottle is made from start to finish on our family farm, by a pair of Morrison family hands.
We believe that the key to good gin is attention to detail. From the distillation process to the botanicals we select, every aspect is carefully considered – so that you can experience a perfectly balanced flavour profile in every sip. So, what sets our gin apart from the rest?
Our story: what makes our gins so special?
Roehill Springs Distillery is a family-owned business, located on a third-generation family farm near Keith, on the ‘nose’ of Scotland. Every process of our craft is done by hand and carried out by family members living on the farm. Distillation, bottling, labelling, packaging – everything is done right here, with meticulous attention and care.
The distillery is run by the Morrison family, headed by husband and wife team Duncan and Shirley Morrison. Duncan is a master distiller, who selected the botanical blends that make up the different gins at Roehill Springs Distillery. Having over a decade of experience, he has crafted countless different types of gin using unique botanicals and flavours – but only the best make it to our shop. By constantly experimenting with new blends and flavour profiles, Duncan can create some really special artisanal products that always surprise his customers.
Roehill Springs Distillery produces small batches of premium handcrafted gin. Distilled inside traditional copper pot stills, the process maintains the essence of the locally sourced botanicals that make up the aromas of each bottle. We use our own natural spring water to create a smooth, pure spirit.
The logo of a roe deer was chosen due to the local area’s abundance of beautiful free-roaming deer. Our distillery aims to capture the animal’s elegance and grace both in our bottle design and end product.
Explore our Artisan Gins
Roehill Springs Distillery currently sells four kinds of premium gin, varying in their aromas and botanical profile. Every gin lover knows that every gin is different – but small-batch gin is where you can find the most exciting and unusual flavours. Here are the varieties currently on offer:
Gin Nº 5
Gin Nº 5 carries the essence of classic London dry gin botanicals. Juniper berries lead the aroma profile, followed by zingy citrus and sweet floral notes from the angelica root. It’s a classic, high-quality crowd-pleaser, perfect for making easy gin cocktails that only require the balanced quality of a London dry. It has a smooth mouthfeel from the copper pot distillation, giving it a light and fruity taste.
Navy Strength
Navy Strength is a powerful gin, with bold flavours with a highly aromatic botanical blend. It’s a high-strength gin, with a mighty ABV of 57% (compared with Nº 5’s 43%). In addition to the aroma of juniper berries and angelica roots, Navy Strength also carries notes of orange peel and pink peppercorn. It’s earthy, spicy and bittersweet, perfect for a gin and tonic with a little kick.
This is a perfect gin for making creative cocktails, where its flavour profile can stand out and merge with the correct additional ingredients.
Blue
The best gin for party fun. Our Blue Gin is a little bit of magic – it turns purple and pink when blended with an acidic mixer-like tonic! With a fruity and citrusy aroma profile, this gin is easy on the juniper, so it’s lighter on the palate. It has a slight hint of spice, finishing with a lingering sweetness with a hint of butterscotch.
The colour change comes from the butterfly pea flower, creating a uniquely mesmerising experience. A bottle of Blue Gin is one of the best gifts for gin lovers you can get – it’s perfect for creating beautifully eccentric gin cocktails with light, citrussy flavours.
Honeyberry Gin
Honeyberry Gin captures the natural sweetness of the honeyberry fruit – with no sugar or sweeteners added. The honeyberry, also known as the fly honeysuckle, is a delicious, little-known berry that’s grown here in Scotland. We infuse our gin with whole, ripe, juicy honeyberries, creating unique flavours that are perfect for creative cocktails.
The result is a flavoured gin with a wonderfully fresh, clean, tart-yet-sweet finish, and a beautiful mouthfeel. The hint of piney juniper aromas contribute to the complexity of this gin.
More gifts for gin lovers
In addition to our bottles of premium gin, why not make a gin lover’s gift that extra bit special? We’ve got a few extras that you can add to your gift, that are likely to last a little longer than our gin!
A firm favourite is our balloon glass, perfect for serving bin gin tonics with plenty of ice. The shape of the glass traps the aromas inside and allows you to hold your G&T without warming it. We also have a gin and tonic-scented candle, which carries notes of orange peel and leaves a beautifully refreshing smell in the house. And lastly, our wishbone-shaped keyring comes complete with a pound-shaped trolley token, perfect for use in supermarkets or gym lockers.
Stockists
We sell all our gins online, where they’ll be delivered straight to your doorstep! But if you prefer seeing things in person, you can find Roehill Springs Distillery gins in many stores in the northern parts of Scotland. Since we own a small-batch production, we are still growing to other parts of the country. Check out our stocklist online and see which one is closest to you.
Try Roehill Springs Distillery artisan gin today
Now that you’ve learned more about our history and products, it’s time to invest in the best Scottish gin on the market. A bottle of handcrafted, artisanal gin is an ideal gift for those who love to indulge in this special spirit, and ours certainly won’t disappoint.
Check out our product listings to read more about each of our gins’ characteristics and flavour profiles. As a small, family-run business, your interest in artisanal distilled gins means the world to us!
Gin go directly to this wonderful charity
Due to popular demand 
A small 2nd Batch of Abbies Sparkle Gin is available at www.roehillsprings.com
Add a touch of Sparkle to your festivities and give some Sparkle to a child undergoing cancer treatment.
All profits to Abbie’s Sparkle Foundation
Sparkle Gin Baubles also available. £6.50 each. NB The baubles are not on the website. Please PM to order. Baubles come gift boxed.
We were delighted to be able to hand over the sum of £3,840 recently to the Abbie’s Sparkle Foundation
Thank you to all who purchased a bottle of Abbie’s Sparkle Gin from the 1st batch, who made this donation possible.
A number of bottles are still available from the 2nd batch which was a small, half-batch we made due to demand.
This will be your last chance to get your hands on this delicious gin and to help make a difference to the lives of children undergoing cancer treatment and their families.
ALL profits from the sales of this gin go directly to this wonderful charity 
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