Orkney Gin Company Review & Tasting Notes


About Orkney Johnmas Gin
Orkney Gin Company started as a hobby for founders Gary and Andrea Watt and their gin continues to be made using a traditional 'bathtub' style cold compound gin process. Johnsmas Gin is inspired by the rugged landscape of Orkney and features handpicked local botanicals and 7 times filtered grain spirit. It gets its name from the midsummer time of year and celebrations on Orkney, known as Johnsmas. In 2017 Johnsmas Gin won the UK Compound Gin category Gold Award at the World Gin Awards.

The Gin Guide says...
Johnsmas Gin is the epitome of summer. It is floral and fragrant on the nose, and light and fresh on the palate. Alongside the floral botanicals the juniper, mint and citrus zests add balance and a subtle sweetness. Johnsmas Gin makes a beautifully refreshing gin and tonic with a garnish of lime or apple.

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Also try Orkney Gin Company's Mikkelmas Gin. For another Orcadian gin try Kirkjuvagr Gin, or try Colonsay Gin for another gin from the Scottish islands.
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Orkney Gin Information

ABV: 41.3%
Country: Scotland
Distillery: ​Orkney Gin Company
Price Band: £30 - £35
Website: www.orkneygincompany.co.uk
botanicals

Orkney Gin Botanicals

Botanicals: Including juniper, orange peel, heather, rose, mint
Key Flavours: Juniper
Garnish & Serving Suggestions

Orkney Gin Garnish & Serving Suggestions

Garnish / Perfect Serve: Lime, orange or apple
Serving Suggestions: Gin & Tonic

Johnsmas Gin Tasting Notes

NOSE

Fragrant & fresh,
​with juniper & floral notes

PALATE

Crisp & floral,
with zesty citrus & juniper

FINISH

Light & smooth,
​with gentle spice

Meet the Makers

"We are very proud of our Orcadian heritage; this comes across in each of our gins – from our distinct Orcadian logo with its simplistic Scandinavian design, to the botanicals which are carefully hand-picked within walking distance of our home."
- Gary Watt, Founder of Orkney Gin Company