William Kerr's Borders Gin, 70 cl

£34.44

Brand

Border's
Country

Scotland

Region

Hawick

Size

70cl

ABV

43%

Closure

Cork

Every drop made from Scottish Borders barley. Every grain grown within 30 miles of the distillery.As an accomplished botanist, we think Kerr would have quietly approved of our Carterhead Still – one of only a handful in operation. Unlike regular gin stills, the Carterhead gently steams the botanicals rather than boiling them, capturing more of the subtle aromas and complex flavours. Together with the barley base, this creates a gin of distinctive depth and character.Enjoy Kerr’s Borders Gin poured over ice, with a good tonic water, and a slice of orange

Description

William Kerr was born in the Hawick in the Scottish Borders in 1779, and became a gardener at the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew in London. In 1804 he was sent to Asia where he gained a reputation as an accomplished plant collector. From his travels, Kerr sent back to Kew 238 plants new to European science, including the vigorous shrub named in his honour, the Kerria, and the first specimens of the Tiger Lily. In 1812, he took an appointment in Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) as superintendent of the newly-founded botanical gardens. Sadly Kerr was to die in Colombo only two years after his arrival. Kerr’s Gin, made in his home town of Hawick, celebrates the man’s sense of adventure and his passion for plants and nature.

Tasting notes

Gin of distinctive depth and character

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