Tulchan Gin 45% 700ml

A Highland Classic, Distilled for the Modern Martini

There's something undeniably romantic about the Scottish Highlands - the windswept moors, ancient pine forests, and that earthy, unmistakable sense of place. Tulchan Gin, distilled on the grounds of the historic Tulchan Estate in Speyside, captures all of that in a bottle. But this isn't some tartan-wrapped nostalgia trip. At 45% ABV, Tulchan is a confident, contemporary London Dry-style gin - refined, structured, and rooted in nature without ever losing its modern polish.

Set across more than 22,000 acres of rolling Highland countryside, Tulchan Estate is a storied retreat known for its grouse shooting, salmon fishing, and rustic opulence. It's not just inspiration for the gin - it's part of the process. Several of Tulchan's botanicals are foraged directly from the estate itself, adding a sense of terroir that's both rare and genuine. This is a spirit that wears its landscape proudly, with a wild herbaceousness that feels like a walk through blooming heather after rain.

The gin opens with a clean, piney juniper-forward nose, softened by bright citrus zest and a whisper of chamomile. On the palate, it delivers classic structure - dry and bold, with juniper leading the charge - but then it veers into something uniquely Scottish. You'll find layered notes of elderflower, blackberry leaf, and subtle herbal botanica's like nettle, thistle, and sloe berry. There's even a hint of parsnip earthiness, which adds an unexpected, savoury depth. The finish is long, dry, and gently spiced - like the memory of a bracing Highland walk, still tingling on the tongue.

Serve-wise, Tulchan is a Martini natural. The higher ABV gives it the weight and structure needed to hold its own against dry vermouth, while the herbal complexity adds nuance to every sip. Stir down, serve ice-cold, and garnish with a lemon twist or a sprig of thyme - and you've got yourself a Martini that whispers of mountain air and wild berries.

In a G&T, Tulchan plays beautifully with Mediterranean-style tonics, which highlight its savoury undertones. Try garnishing with fresh pear, rosemary, or even a few blackberries to echo the bramble notes in the glass. And if you're feeling bold? Drop it into a Negroni. Its dry, herbaceous edge brings a countryside twist to that urban classic - all spiced woods and hedgerow fruit where you'd expect just orange peel and bite.

Tulchan is, in many ways, the thinking drinker's gin. It doesn't lean on trends or gimmicks. There's no added colour, no candy-shop botanicals, and certainly no shortcuts. It's grounded, elegant, and unmistakably Highland - a gin made with care, craft, and a very clear point of view. For lovers of The Botanist, Hendrick's, or Sipsmith V.J.O.P., this is your next pour. And for those who still think gin is all soap and sting? Tulchan might just change your mind - and your Martini.