Caorunn Scottish Gin, 70cl, Small Batch, Handcrafted Premium Dry Gin, 41.8% ABV, Infused with 5 Celtic Botanicals, Distilled & Bottled at Balmenach Distillery

Caorunn isn’t just another “artisan” gin with a fancy label — it genuinely stands out. From the first pour, you can tell it’s crafted with care. The aroma hits you right away: crisp juniper, a hint of apple, and something herbal that feels unmistakably fresh — like walking through a Highland garden after rain. On the palate, it’s beautifully balanced. There’s none of that harsh alcohol bite you get with cheaper gins; instead, it’s smooth and layered. The botanicals unfold gradually — a clean piney start, subtle citrus brightness, and a dry, peppery finish that lingers just long enough. It’s classic London Dry in spirit, but with a Scottish soul. The apple note (from the local Coul Blush apples, apparently) is what makes it unique — gentle, not sweet — and it gives the gin a natural freshness that pairs perfectly with a simple tonic and slice of red apple instead of the usual lime. Packaging-wise, the bottle is stunning — heavy glass, minimalist design, and that five-pointed star motif symbolising the botanicals. It feels like something you’d be proud to gift, not just drink. If I had to be picky, I’d say it’s not the gin for syrupy cocktails — it shines best when kept simple, so you can actually taste the craftsmanship. After a few evenings of “testing” (strictly for review purposes, of course), I can confidently say this has earned a permanent spot on my shelf. It’s elegant, refreshing, and unmistakably refined — the kind of gin that quietly impresses rather than shouts. Would I buy it again? Absolutely. It’s everything a premium gin should be — clean, characterful, and effortlessly drinkable. (Reviewed after multiple tastings and several tonic pairings — for accuracy, naturally.) 🍸

Smooth and clean tasting - makes for an excellent home-measure gin and tonic

This is one of several reviews I will be doing of various gins. I have something of a gin habit and rather geekily score gins for both g&t and martini on a spreadsheet (I mix 1:5 with a twist of lemon, well I don't mix it myself thats what husbands are for ) . I score out of ten and I give my go to gin (Bombay London) a 5 out of 10 to act as a baseline to judge against. We score more than once so I get an idea of how they taste over different times and occasions. Please remember these scores are personal and what I like you might not. So on to Caorunn G&T 8/10 Martini 7/10 The bottle is an unusual shape and would make a lovely gift. The G and T is nice and refreshing. It is a mellow, gently favoured gin with a slightly sweet flavour. We compared it to Botanist, the famous Scottish gin from Islay, in a blind test, and we both felt that it came out slightly ahead. It is wonderful served with a slice of red apple. We also plan to try it with a slice of mango as we think that will work well. For the martini we paired it with Noilly Pratt and found it to be very smooth, not at all harsh like some other gins. In terms of small batch gins this is a good price. We are onto our second bottle so it is definitely on our buy again gin.

Superb Christmas Gift, Fast Service, Packed To Perfection, Great Delivery, Thank You

Firstly it comes in a really cool bottle! We kept ours to pop a candle in. Secondly it's pretty good value for money since it's small batch and you can taste the quality...however this will absolutely knock you on your a**. After one drink each myself and my partner decided to take our dogs for an evening stroll. Once the air outside hit us and part way into the walk we both realised we were already drunk. Strongest gin I have ever tried, not my cup of tea but my partner loved it. Seriously take your time with this one, it packs a huge punch !

Ice, a slice of Pink Lady Apple, Fever Tree and Caorunn... cannot be easier to pour a G&T

Great flavours

Looks wonderful, bought for a present and although there was a slight hiccup with the complimentary label it was quickly sorted by the distillery. Super job, thank you