THE CLYDE ISLANDS
Located on the West Coast of Scotland, and served by dedicated ferry routes, the Clyde islands are the 5th largest of the major Scottish island groups. Only 4 of the 40 islands are inhabited, with Arran, Bute and Cumbrae enjoying thriving communities and regular ferry service. The fourth island, Holy Isle, is located off Arran's east coast, and is a spiritual centre with links to the 6th Century.
CLYDE ISLAND GINS
For centuries Scottish islands have produced and perfected world-class spirits. Now for the first time, three premium gin distilleries from the Firth of Clyde come together in one place. Isle of Arran, Isle of Bute and Isle of Cumbrae embody the very best in craft gin production, sharing the flavours and provenance of their region.
The Clyde Island Gin box is a one-of-a-kind gift set.
Inside each box is a 20cl bottle of hand-crafted Arran, Bute and Cumbrae gins, along with a beautifully illustrated passport and a link to 3 virtual tasting videos.
Gather a group of friends for a gin tasting event, where you can experience the Clyde islands and our gorgeous Scottish island gins from the comfort of your home. Each video acquaints you with our islands and our stories, and introduces you to our carefully selected gin botanicals, ending with a demonstration of a perfect serve gin & tonic.
The passport provides maps, travel information and facts about each island enterprise, as well as an illustrated list of our gin botanicals and ingredients to make your own perfect serve.
Plan a destination vacation to the Clyde islands with gin as your guide.
Collect each passport stamp. We welcome you to visit each of our island enterprises, where we present unique experiences and stories, giving you the opportunity to utilise your visit as a springboard to discovering the best of what our amazing Clyde islands have to offer.
PASSPORT AND TASTING VIDEO
Welcome to Clyde Island Gins
ARRAN GIN
Welcome to the beautiful Isle of Arran, an island of adventure and escape. Filling our still with nearly double the plants of typical distillations, Arran Gin’s botanicals unleash their unique and potent flavours; balanced, yet generously loaded to create the fullest expression of their habitat, interplay and deliciousness.
Key Botanicals: Meadowsweet, noble fir, sea lettuce
ISLE OF BUTE
ISLAND GIN
Welcome to the beautiful Isle of Bute. This quaint Scottish island provides the inspiration for our small batch gin. Crafted with care in the heart of Rothesay using a traditional copper still, this is a herbaceous and fruity gin that lends itself to life on the Scottish isles.
Key Botanicals: Mint, pineapple and rosemary
ISLE OF CUMBRAE NOSTALGIN
Welcome to the Isle of Cumbrae and it's Victorian town of Millport. Nostalgin celebrates the strong emotional connection and nostalgia Millport holds in so many people’s hearts, especially those who spent their childhood summers here in the 50’s and 60’s. Those who return, now bring their own children and grandchildren, and the connection to the island continues to grow and thrive.
Key Botanicals: Lavender, Bramble, Orange
