First Impressions
Rock Rose Winter Edition features spruce tips as the hero botanical — their lovely fresh pine and citrus elements invoke bracing walks, roaring fires and dark Highland nights. The Original Rock Rose elements are scaled down to let the spruce shine. From Scotland's most northerly mainland distillery.
Tasting
The nose shows fresh pine with eucalyptus, lemon and peppery sage. On the palate, juniper forward with strong pine and pepper — crisp dryness from the spruce. The finish is clean with lemongrass, citrus and warming glow.
The Bottom Line
Rock Rose Winter earns a 7 for a seasonal gin that genuinely captures winter character. The spruce tips add pine and citrus freshness that evokes cold Highland walks, and the scaled-down botanical base gives them room to shine. Best with toasted sage or crisp apple garnish.
