Lind & Lime Gin
Lind & Lime · Port of Leith Distillery
Named for Dr. James Lind, who proved citrus could prevent scurvy in the 18th century, this gin lives up to its namesake's clarity of purpose. The botanical balance is precise, with juniper and lime in perfect tension. It's a gin built for the G&T but interesting enough for contemplation.
Nose
Clean juniper and fresh lime zest hit immediately, followed by a soft floral quality and a hint of coriander seed. There's a quiet, almost saline minerality underneath.
Palate
Bright and well-structured. Juniper leads but shares the stage with citrus and a peppery warmth. Angelica provides earthy depth, while a wisp of lavender adds elegance without excess.
Finish
Crisp and clean with lingering juniper and a dry, citrus-peel fade.
- Style
- London Dry
- Botanicals
- Juniper, lime peel, pink peppercorn, angelica root, coriander seed, lavender, cubeb pepper
- Base Spirit
- Wheat grain neutral spirit
- Distillation
- Single-shot distillation in copper pot stills
Cocktail Suggestion
Leith Collins — 2 oz Lind & Lime Gin · 1 oz fresh lime juice · 0.75 oz simple syrup · 2 oz soda water · Shake gin, lime, and syrup with ice, strain into a tall glass with fresh ice, top with soda, garnish with a lime wheel.
Food Pairing
Oysters with mignonette
Produced at the Port of Leith Distillery on Edinburgh's historic waterfront, Lind & Lime honors the Scottish naval surgeon Dr. James Lind, whose citrus experiments at sea changed medicine and, indirectly, the cocktail world.
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