Misty Isle Cill Targhlain Gin 70cl

Description

Misty Isle Cill Targhlain Gin

Perhaps better known for its rugged landscapes, medieval castles, picturesque fishing villages (and perhaps whisky), it is the beautiful Isle of Skye that Misty Isle gin calls home.

It is here, on Scotland's Misty Isle (a local name for the Island) that two brothers, Thomas and Alistair Wilson started the Isle of Skye Distillery. Having both been born and grown up on the island, they are unashamedly proud of their Island, its people and the produce made there. It is due to this that they wanted to create a range of spirits for which they, and the Island could also be proud of.

All their Spirits are made in Portree (the largest town on Skye), and use the crystal clear spring wayers from the Storr Lochs nearby. The stills they have are also the first to have produced gin on Skye.

With their Cill Targhlain gin, Misty Isle pay tribute to their home town of Portree. Before the 16th century, it was known as 'Kiltaraglen' or 'Cill Targhlain' in Gaelic. It only changed to Portree (meaning Kings Port) after a visit by King James V of Scotland in 1540.

This gin showcases a number of botanicals which come from in and around Portree itself. As well as juniper, they use homegrown coriander seeds, angelica root, blueberries, meadowsweet stalks and importantly, sea orache gathered from the shores of Loch Portree.

This has defined juniper at the fore of the palate, with interesting hints of blueberry. These flavours are balanced and enhanced by the angelica and coriander. The finish leaves a sharp saltiness in the aftertaste - thanks to the sea orache - helping cleanse the palate.

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Perfect Serve

For a refreshing Gin & Tonic, take a large glass filled with ice and add 50ml of the gin. Gently pour over 150 - 200ml of your chosen mixer (we like Fentimans Connoisseurs Tonic Water - but any quality tonic will work) and stir gently. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel