Crossbill Highland Dry Gin
Crossbill · Crossbill Distillery
Crossbill is a gin that refuses to compromise on juniper. Using only Scottish juniper berries and rosehip, it delivers one of the most juniper-forward profiles available — a gin built for G&T purists and Martini devotees who want the pine to sing. It tastes like the Scottish Highlands in a glass.
Nose
Assertive juniper — piney and resinous — anchors the nose, joined by fresh rosemary, wild heather, and a peppery spice note. Beneath it all, a subtle earthiness from the Highland botanicals.
Palate
Dry and structured, with juniper dominating through the mid-palate. Black pepper and angelica root add spine, while a gentle floral sweetness and the faintest hint of lemon zest soften the edges. The mouthfeel is oily and satisfying.
Finish
Long and peppery with resinous juniper and a lingering herbal dryness. Remarkably clean.
- Style
- Dry Gin
- Botanicals
- Scottish juniper berries, rosehips
- Base Spirit
- Grain neutral spirit
- Distillation
- Small batch pot distillation
Cocktail Suggestion
Highland Martini — 2.5 oz Crossbill Gin · 0.5 oz dry vermouth · Stir over ice for 30 seconds, strain into a frozen coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
The gin's piney intensity and peppery bite cut through the richness of cold-smoked salmon, while the lemon note mirrors the traditional squeeze of citrus.
Hand-foraged Scottish juniper berries and rosehips are the only two botanicals in Crossbill, distilled in small batches in the Scottish Highlands by a team obsessed with terroir-driven gin.
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