Igneous Distillery
Igneous Gin was launched in 2023 by Miles and Katie Pote after they were inspired to establish a distillery in the building that Miles' late parents had used as a workshop and for storage for their antiques business. Located in the extinct Ardnamurchan Volcano crater, the distillery is home to a 250L Genio still, and the Igneous brand name is inspired by the surrounding igneous volcanic rock that their water is drawn through. Igneous Gin features 12 botanicals including local flora such as heather, bog mytle, coltsfoot, and rowan berries. The gin was originally planned to be bottled in ceramic bottles produced by Wade Ceramics, but after the historic Staffordshire pottery went into administration in 2022, Miles and Katie set up their own ceramic studio from which Katie individually hand casts and finishes each bottle. 
  • Distillery Location: Shed on the Rocks, Achnaha, Kilchoan (Scotland)
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Igneous West Highland Dry Gin (40% ABV)

  • Botanicals: 12 botanicals including juniper, coriander seeds, cardamom, heather, coltsfoot, bog myrtle, chamomile, rowan berries, lemon peel. Base Spirit: Grain.
  • Serving Suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a garnish of Blueberries or Lemon Peel, or in a Martini or Negroni.
  • Tasting Notes: Aromas of juniper, lemon peel and soft herbal notes. On the palate, juniper, lemon peel, cardamom and heather. A warming finish with coriander seeds and cardamom.
The Gin Guide Review: Igneous West Highland Dry Gin has been awarded as a Winner in the Traditional Gin category of The Gin Guide Awards 2024. The Judges were impressed by the enticing, bold aromas, the complexity, subtleties, and layering of flavour on the palate, the smooth mouthfeel, and how enjoyable it is when mixed with Tonic. Individual Judge's comments included describing Igneous West Highland Dry Gin as having an ‘intriguing nose that draws you in’, ‘plentiful juniper on the palate with harmonising herb and gorse notes’, and a ‘dry finish with a peppery tingle and a pleasing level of complexity’, supporting the gin’s score being in the ‘Exceptional’ score range.

Meet the Makers

"Igneous Gin was designed through researching the local botanicals we had available on our doorstep. With the help of a local Herbalist we spent 2 days walking, foraging and profiling the botanicals. We then went through the long process of development on a small 3 litre copper alembic at home in our kitchen." - Miles & Kaite, Founders
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