Verdant Dundee City, Scotland, UK
Verdant Gin highest quality ingredients
Verdant gin is distilled in small batches from the highest quality ingredients.
Our carefully curated blend of botanicals was inspired by Dundee’s rich trading history and reflects the routes once sailed by traders to and from the city.
When you try our gin you’ll find it is aromatically juniper-led with fresh notes of citrus on the nose and palate, with warm, earthy undertones of spice.
These characteristics make it perfect served neat (on the rocks or not) or as a G&T with your favourite tonic. Bottled at 43% ABV, it also has plenty of character, holding its own when used in the skilled mixologist’s hands, adding a subtle depth and vitality to any cocktail creation.
VERDANT DRY GIN
Alc. Volume – 43%
FRESH NOTES OF CITRUS
Palate with warm, earthy undertones of spice
SIGNATURE BOTANICALS
Our carefully curated blend of botanicals was inspired by Dundee’s rich trading history and reflects the routes once sailed by traders to and from the city.
OUR BOTANICALS
Juniper : The key flavouring in gin, a strongly aromatic berry with a resinous pine note. The name “gin” comes from the Dutch juniper-based spirit “genever” then shortened over the years to “gin”. We source it from the Baltic countries – a nod to Dundee’s whaling past.
Coriander Seed : A fragrant spice with a hint of orange, grown in India. Coriander tempers the bitter elements in our gin, balancing the final flavour.
Lemon Peel : The intense flavour of lemon hides in the peel and is released into the gin during distillation. Mediterranean lemons found their way to Dundee via trading links with Spain and Portugal.
Bitter Orange : How could a gin born in Dundee, the home of marmalade, not have a hint of bitter orange? Seville orange peel adds a dry, bitter citrus note widely used in orange liqueurs.
Cassia Bark : One of the oldest recorded spices to come from Asia, and similar in taste to cinnamon but stronger. Small amounts add an earthy sweetness giving a complex base note and long finish.
Orris Root : This iris species is widely grown in Hungary and the Baltic area, smells of violets, but gives a soft bitterness to our gin.
Green Cardamom : Originally from India, with a unique flavour and aroma. It is unmistakably perfumed – sweet and warm with a fresh hint of eucalyptus.
Angelica : A tiny addition of the dried root of this plant adds an earthy, musky note for balance as well as adding a herbal note to the aroma. Grown in the Baltic area and Asia, it is widely used in vermouth, absinthe and aniseed aperitifs.
Liquorice : Widely grown in Turkey, this natural bitter-sweet flavouring is found in the dried root of a plant related to the pea, and imparts a delicate sweet aniseed note to our gin. It has been highly valued for its soothing health benefits and large quantities have been discovered in Egyptian tombs.
Grains of Paradise: Grains of paradise were discovered by spice traders in West Africa in the 13th century before being brought to the UK, where they were used as a seasoning before black pepper was brought to Europe. Small quantities bring a peppery spiciness with a hint of ginger to our gin.
NAVY STRENGTH GIN 70CL
ALC. VOLUME – 57%
In cebration of the historic links between Dundee, gin and our senior service, our Navy Strength Gin is bottled at 57%.
£47.50
Description
On board spillages of watered down spirits meant gunpowder wouldn’t burn and guns wouldn’t fire and so spirits were tested with a small amount of powder. If it burned it was ‘proof’ and up to strength – which more scientific methods established to be 57%.
VERDANT PINK GIN 70CL
ALC. VOLUME – 43%
A sophisticated balance of our refreshing dry gin with the soft and natural sweetness of ripe raspberries and blackberries.
£37.00
Make your Inverroche Verdant Gin shine with these thirst-quenching recipes
Infused with fynbos from the mountainous terrain of the Cape floral kingdom, Inverroche Verdant Gin is floral and soft with a translucent golden-green hue. Delicate aromas reminiscent of elderflower and chamomile, lead to summer blooms, a touch of spice, subtle juniper, waxy lemon rind and alluring liquorice on the palate.
Inverroche Verdant tasting notes
- Taste: Soft and floral
- Botanicals: Kooigoed
- Flavour notes: Summer blooms, a touch of spice, zesty lemon and liquorice with a floral finish
Recipe—The Verdant Perfect Serve Cocktail
The classic way to enjoy this aromatic gin.
- Fill a copa glass with ice
- Pour 50ml of Inverroche Verdant Gin
- Add 125ml of premium tonic
- Stir gently and garnish with a curl of lemon zest or a dehydrated lemon wheel
Recipe—Verdant Elysian Cocktail
Fresh, figgy and sophisticated.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Pour 50ml of Inverroche Verdant Gin
- Add 3 bar spoons of fig jam
- Add 38ml of fresh watermelon juice (recipe below)
- Add 25ml of fresh lemon juice
- Shake well and pour into a stemmed cocktail glass and garnish with a thyme wreath
To prepare the watermelon juice, slice a small to medium watermelon in half. Using a big spoon, scoop chunks of sweet watermelon into a blender. Discard the rind. Blend the watermelon until it is totally pulverised — this shouldn’t take more than a minute.
For extra flavour, squeeze the juice of one small lime into the blender and blend for a few seconds longer. If your watermelon is notably pulpy or seeded, pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. If not, you can pour it directly into your cocktail shaker or glasses filled with ice. Watermelon juice will keep in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days. The juice will separate over time; stir it with a spoon to recombine.
Recipe—Meg’s Collins Cocktail
An eye-catching thirst-quencher named after Magnanimous Meg — the copper potstill in which Inverroche gins are distilled.
- Fill a tall glass with ice
- Pour 50ml of charcoal-infused Inverroche Verdant Gin (as per method below)
- Add 25ml of lemon juice
- Add 15ml of simple syrup
- Add 25ml of cellulose
- Add 75ml of elderflower tonic
- Stir well and garnish with edible flowers
To prepare the charcoal-infused Inverroche Verdant, all you will need is a charcoal capsule and the Verdant Gin. Take 1 charcoal capsule and empty it out into the liquid, stir for a few seconds and use in your cocktail.
Recipe—The Creative Cocktail
A warm, nutty way to enjoy this gin.
- Fill a tumbler with ice
- Pour 50ml of Inverroche Verdant Gin
- Add 10ml of Frangelico
- Add 1 bar spoon of strawberry jam
- Add 4 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Add 10ml of lemon juice
- Stir well and garnish with a chunk of peanut brittle
VERDANT SPIRITS & MALMAISON DUNDEE COLLABORATE TO UNVEIL NEWLY REFURBISHED VERDANT TERRACE BAR
Verdant Spirits and Malmaison Dundee have announced the opening of The Verdant Terrace, a collaboration bringing together two names synonymous with Dundee’s iconic hospitality to create a Summer venue that promises to be at the heart of the city’s social scene.
The newly refurbished Terrace on Whitehall Crescent officially opens its doors to the public on Friday, coinciding with the highly anticipated European Championship match between Germany and Scotland.
Featuring a fresh contemporary design, floral installation and large screens, the opening also sees the launch of an exclusive Verdant cocktail list created by Malmaison Food and Beverage Manager, Amy Matthew.
Joe Barber, Commercial Director of Verdant Spirits, said: “Partnering with Malmaison Dundee for the Verdant Terrace is a special milestone for us. Verdant was born in Dundee, and being part of this project allows us to celebrate our roots and contribute to the city’s vibrant culture. We are proud to offer a unique cocktail experience, created especially for The Terrace that reflects the spirit and creativity of Dundee.”
The launch of the Verdant Terrace, including screens on the terrace ensuring fans can enjoy the football in style, is perfectly timed with a series of major summer events in Dundee, including Student Graduations, Dundee’s Food & Drink Festival, and Dundee Cocktail Week
General Manager of Malmaison Dundee, Dale Simpson, echoed this enthusiasm: “The Verdant Terrace promises to be a vibrant addition to Dundee’s social scene. With its prime location, the terrace is set to become the go-to spot for both locals and visitors. This collaboration with Verdant Spirits has allowed us to elevate our guest offering, making it a true celebration of Dundee’s heritage and innovation with the creation of an exclusive new Verdant Cocktail menu.”
In addition to the European Championship screenings, the Verdant Terrace Bar will host regular live music performances and a resident DJ every Saturday. A special highlight will be performances by the popular Huge Mouse Band and The Birky Piper prior to each of Scotland’s matches.
