Islay Gin

Wonderful gin producer at Nerabus on Islay. Just for context, whisky is my thing and gin my better-half's - not that I don't enjoy a well made tasty drop of gin. We had been to all the whisky distilleries during the week and both Lussa gin (on Jura) and Islay gin had been recommended (we grabbed some of both.) What fascinated me here was that the gorse and heather gin was available in two strengths - standard is 40 and 42% respectively, navy 'gunpowder proof' is 57%. Gorse was my wife's spirit of choice and she went for the navy strength as it's flavour profile was considerably different - being strongly sweet almond forward rather than juniper of the standard bottling. This is purely because the stronger spirit reacts with the botanicals differently (the recipe is the same) which I find very interesting. The young couple operating this enterprise were friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming and when we are next on Islay we shall return. Their advice that the Gorse Navy strength gin goes best with Fevertree Mediterranean tonic was spot on. The bottle itself is very nice. The same style as one that Cadenheads use I believe. Slinte.
Apr 14th, 2023

Fantastic gin, you can also try the different varieties on offer in the shop. Definitively worth the visit if you like gin.
Jul 9th, 2022

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May 13th, 2022

Amazing small shop dedicated to the Nerabus gin. Tasting was wonderful, a small hidden gem distillery on Islay
Apr 2nd, 2022