Misty Isle Tommy's Gin 70cl
A delicious gin created in memory of the father of the distillery's owner
Description
Misty Isle Tommy's 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.
Launched in 2017, Tommy's Gin was created in memory of the distillers late father (Tommy Wilson). The name of the gin is a recognition of both his name, and the fact that he served as a soldier in the Suez invasion (as 'Tommy' is also a generic name and term of endearment for a soldier.
Good to know: For every bottle of Tommys gin sold, a donation is made by the Isle of Skye Distillery to local Military Charities, Military charities were close to Thomas’ heart so this is a fitting memory for him
The gin itself uses a number of ingredients found locally, as well as poppy seeds (which is a symbol of rememberance in the UK). The juniper is hand-foraged on the Isle of Skye, blaeberries (scottish blueberries), coriander, liquorice root, and sweet orange as well as other select botanicals come together.
A delicate sweetness comes through from the poppy, as well as a hint of liquorice. This continues on to a tartness from the blaeberries and a hint of sweet orange. The finish is balanced, with citrus notes.
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Perfect Serve
We feel works best as a delicious and classic gin & tonic. Take a large glass filled with ice and add 50ml of the gin. Gently pour over 150ml of tonic (we like Three Cents Tonic Water), and stir gently. Garnish with a wedge of fresh lemon and a few blueberries.
