One of the oldest names in Scottish distilling, John Crabbie & Co. was established in Leith, Edinburgh in 1801. Considered a pioneer of his time, John Crabbie produced a range of spirits and drinks including whisky, gin and ginger wine. John Crabbie & Co. was also one of the first independent bottlers of whisky.
Fast forward over 200 years and the legacy of innovation and quality continues to this day. With their gins currently being distilled in their micro distillery in Edinburgh, a new distillery is set to open near the site of the company’s original Leith premises and will provide production facilities for a variety of spirits including whisky and gin.
Crabbie’s 1837 Gin has been recreated using a recipe discovered in the archives of John Crabbie & Co. Using the original recipe as inspiration with a modern twist, this is a classic London Dry Gin. The original recipe included sea salt, which has been sourced from a producer on the Isle of Skye. Described as having a piney juniper flavour combined with a deep, zesty orange marmalade note and a fragrant spicy finish.
Key Botanical(s): Juniper, Celery Seeds, Sea Salt
Gin Style: London Dry
Strength: 43% vol
Goes great with: A slice of lemon, orange twist, tonic and ice.
Method: Distilled
Location: Crabbie’s Micro Distillery, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
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