Stornoway Hebridean Dry Gin: The First Gin Ever Distilled on the Isle of Lewis
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Stornoway Hebridean Dry Gin is a London Dry gin made by Lews Distillery in Scotland. ABV: 43.5% ABV. Key botanicals include juniper, heather, gorse flower, cubeb, cassia. Our expert rating is 7/10.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Lively citrus punch — lemon and grapefruit zest with gentle floral sweetness from heather and gorse, the Hebridean provenance immediately present
Palate
Cubeb providing cool peppery lift — cassia bringing warm spice, heather and gorse adding island floral sweetness, the purest Hebridean water creating distinctive texture
Finish
Long dry and welcoming — the first Isle of Lewis gin earning its place with quality rather than mere novelty
Expert Review
7/10The first ever gin distilled on the Isle of Lewis — heather and gorse flower foraged from the Outer Hebrides with cubeb pepper and cassia. Silver at London Spirits Competition. Inspired by Lews Castle across the harbour. Purest Hebridean water with lively citrus punch.
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