Royal Mile Whiskies offers a wide range of gin, including various brands like Beefeater and Botanist as well as local distilleries like Edinburgh Gin.
Whether you prefer dry, sweet, cask-aged, or spicy and herbal, we stock gins for every taste and cocktail.
And to make sure you aren’t waiting too long on your spirit, we offer 1-2 day shipping on UK orders and ship to a variety of international locations for gin lovers worldwide.
Gin has been connected with the British Empire for centuries, but has seen an explosion of innovation in recent years.
A descendent of Dutch Genever, gin was introduced to England in the 17th Century. Its complicated relationship with us can be summed up by nicknames like Dutch Courage and Mother’s Ruin. These days gin has gained popularity as a versatile, aromatic craft spirit.
There are four legal categories for gin. Juniper Flavoured Spirit Drinks covers all of the early spirits, like genever, which are pot distilled, and then redistilled with juniper and other botanicals, before bottling at a minimum of 30% ABV. The most basic form of European Gin is simply a neutral grain spirit with natural botanical flavouring, predominantly juniper, and bottled at 37.5% ABV. Distilled Gin must use a high strength grain spirit that is redistilled with juniper and botanicals to impart flavour, rather than adding separate flavourings. London Gin has the further requirements that the final spirit must be dry and colourless with no further additives after distillation, except water.
As well as these classifications, there are also items like Sloe Gin and Old Tom Gin, which are fruit influenced or sweetened gin varieties. Between all of these different styles and the vast array of botanicals that can be used, there are a huge number of unique gins with their own flavour profiles, making gin an amazing spirit to experiment with in cocktails, with food or just as a refreshing Gin and Tonic.
Browse From Our Craft Gin Selections
Whether you are a seasoned mixologist looking for the next flavourful addition to your signature cocktail or simply a gin lover who prefers it neat, we have just the selection of quality gin for you.
The Best Gins At Royal Mile Whiskies
Edinburgh Gin’s Rhubarb & Ginger Gin is a beautiful rose-coloured gin with gorgeously delicate flavours that are perfect for any fruity spritz cocktail. This bottle is a fan favourite because of its spicy kick with tart, punchy rhubarb and citrusy pepper ginger, all balanced with the herby vibrance of a classic juniper-forward flavour.
Perfectly paired with a splash of lemonade, a glass of prosecco, or poured over some tonic water with lime and mint for a refreshing summer cocktail.
Pickerings Sloe Gin takes centre stage as one of our best craft gin options. While it isn’t as strong as its juniper counterparts, it has developed an intense fruity flavour by steeping the gin in dried berries and sugar. The colour is a gorgeous ruby that is typically served straight over ice.
The flavour of this special gin is indulgently sweet, with candied cherries, roasted almonds, and dried spice as the base flavours. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for stocking your bar or pantry for any special event.
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Do you have any questions about our craft gins? Is there a particular bottle you are looking for but can’t seem to find in stock or on our website?
Reach out today to speak with a member of our team to see if we can source a bottle for you. We are available in-store at any of our Edinburgh locations or by phone to answer any of your questions about your spirit needs.
Free delivery is available on all orders in the UK over £100, and we ship to many countries worldwide. Check out our delivery page for details on shipping costs and times for various locations.
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