Kirkjuvagr Orkney Islands Spirit Gin, 700ml

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Both bright, locally-foraged and fresh home-grown botanicals form the basis of Orkney Spirits Limited’s traditional, much loved range. Garnish with anything you have handy in your fridge, that’s how we designed it. Blueberries, lemon or kiwi, there is no end to its versatility. Discover wonderful wildlife tours to book and experience in Scotland, including bird watching safaris, whale watching, farm tours and much more!

Sea Glass Gin is our multi-award winning, Orkney gin. Released in Spring 2017, the result of much experimentation, to our friends delight – mostly! Garnish Notes: Fresh coriander, lemon, Kiwi and blueberries have been favoured, along with ice and a good premium tonic. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services.Pair with your favourite Indian tonic water or maybe an elderflower infused tonic. Franklin & Sons Pineapple Mixer with Almond is a must try! Their Johnsmas and Mikkelmas Gins which are named after midsummer and harvest time are lovingly steeped in seven times distilled spirit for long periods of time, then hand bottled, hand labelled and boxed. Their Rhubarb Old Tom Gin which was released in 2017 is also created this way. It is inspired by Orkney’s much celebrated rhubarb plants, which grow very well in the harsh climate. With vast quantities of chopped Scottish rhubarb steeped for several weeks, Rhubarb Old Tom gives that fresh zing which many gin enthusiasts enjoy. We invite you to enter our new distillery and visitor centre in Kirkwall, to toast the gods and learn the secrets behind our legendary Kirkjuvagr Orkney Gin. When creating Kirkjuvagr, on the shores of Kirkwall Bay, we thought it fitting to seek out a connection to our Viking ancestors that ran deeper than just our name. We then discovered a local legend that spoke of a variety of Angelica brought to the islands by Norsemen centuries ago, which can still be found growing wild today. Naturally, this very Angelica is now one of our defining ingredients, complementing a distinctive blend of local botanicals, including Ramanas Rose, Burnet Rose and Borage. Uniquely, we’ve also used traditional Orkney bere barley in our recipe. Spend the afternoon with us here at The Orkney Distillery. Our distiller will take you on a full tour to explore the process of making our Kirkjuvagr gins. You will then craft your own gin recipe under the guidance of our distiller, with over 30 botanicals to choose from. Having selected your individual botanicals, you will oversee your miniature still and distil your very own gin! Your spirit will be bottled with a personalised label for you to take home at the end of the day. Whilst you’re here you can enjoy complimentary Kirkjuvagr gin and tonics as well as nibbles from local food producers. We will end the day with a blind taste test to see which gin is the most popular!

We reserve the right to refuse the sale of alcohol under the terms of the Licensing (Scotland) 2005 Act. Founded in 2016, Kirkjuvagar Orkney Gin was established by Stephen and Aly Kemp, a husband and wife team based in Kirkwall, the capital of Orkney. Stephen and Aly had the idea of creating a spirit that connected the name and heritage of Kirkwall and Orkney with a product that could be seen worldwide and featured local Orcadian botanicals. Like many Scottish Gin brands, the couple initially worked with a Scottish mainland distillery that helped with the distillation and production. However, Stephen and Aly knew that one day the dream would be to open a distillery in Orkney where their gin and future products could be made. Stephen and Aly also knew that moving production to Orkney, it would be ideal if they could include any local Orcadian botanicals in their gin. In 2020, Orkney Spirits Limited released Scotland’s first ever Akvavit – Orkney Akvavit – a Scandinavian style distilled spirit inspired by Orkney’s Norse past. Each of Orkney Spirits Limited’s offerings are a must try, with smooth texture and quality from many distillations and vibrant flavour notable in the first sip. Their Orkney Akvavit is certainly worth a try even based on the fact it’s the first ever Scottish Akvavit made using the experience Orkney Spirits Limited have gained from the creation of their multi award winning gins. It is loved by countless Scandinavian Akvavit drinkers, and many of their gin drinking customers too.

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And the symbol on our bottle top? That’s a Vegvisir, or Viking compass. Its power helped the Norsemen find their way. Now we hope it’ll lead you north on your own epic voyage to discover the home of Kirkjuvagr. Orkney Distillery Tours Our award-winning signature gin inspired by our surroundings. Tasting notes – juniper forward, followed by hints of fresh citrus and mint.

Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.Our quest is to earn Kirkjuvagr mythical status with gin drinkers around the world. We handcraft our gin in small batches using traditional copper stills in a process defined by passion, commitment and attention to detail. After all, the Vikings didn’t mess around. Nor do we. Please note: Aatta is a slightly larger 70cl bottle than our others, with a slightly higher percentage of 44%abv. The Orkney Distillery and Visitor Centre has an accessible entrance from Ayre Road, accessible toilets and a lift to allow all visitors to reach the first floor. Situated in the main area of our distillery and visitor centre, the Coffee & Gin Bar is an ideal place to relax and watch Kirkwall’s bustling harbour-front. You can join us before or after your tour, or just pop along to speak to our knowledgeable staff about our Kirkjuvagr Orkney Gin and merchandise.

Reflecting the boldness of our Norse ancestors, the clarity of our seas and the purity of our air, Kirkjuvagr is a hand-crafted Orkney gin for the modern, discerning gin enthusiast.Award Winning Hand-Crafted Aatta Gin - winner of Best Bottle, and Best Design in the World in the Prestigious World Drinks Awards 2022. Thisbreath-taking bottle encapsulates a brilliant, accomplished London Dry Gin, a spirit capable of winningseveral taste awards including the London Spirits Competition - where it was scored the highest of all Gins in the United Kingdom in 2022. Orkney Spirits Limited created Orkney's first ever gins, and have also added Scotland's first Akvavit - Orkney Akvavit - to their award-winning offers. Within Orkney Akvavit's first year, it has won a prestigious three star Great Taste Award. Their traditional range derives from Orkney's rich history and folklore, using locally foraged and home grown botanicals in their spirits much like their Orcadian ancestors would in cooking and drinks making in the past. The tasteful bespoke bottle - designed in-house by company owner, Gary, and his daughter Erin -is based on traditional receptacles found on Orkney’s shores from times past. These bottles were made by family businesses like our own. Made to last, with intricate writing and company logos debossed into the clear glass itself. Much the same as these bottles, ourbusiness name ‘Orkney Spirits Limited’ is made into the stunning prism glassware of Aatta’s bottle and the dazzling glass stopper which matches the bevelled edges of the bottle supports a golden ‘selkie wife’ coin, oozing elegance, and class.