Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin
International Beverage Holdings (ThaiBev) · Balmenach Distillery, Cromdale, Speyside, Scotland
Caorunn is what happens when gin grows up in the Scottish Highlands instead of London.
Nose
Clean pine juniper up front, followed by bright citrus — orange and pink grapefruit — and a gentle floral note.
Palate
Crisp and balanced. Juniper anchors the palate while the Celtic botanicals weave through.
Finish
Medium-length, dry, and clean.
- Botanicals
- 11 botanicals including 5 foraged Celtic botanicals: rowan berry, Coul Blush apple, heather, bog myrtle, and dandelion
- Base Spirit
- Pure grain spirit
- Distillation
- Vapor infusion through a unique copper Berry Chamber
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — The Highland G and T
Food Pairing
Pair with: Smoked trout pate on rye crackers.
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