Selkirk Distillers released Selkirk Cricket Club Gin to mark 175 years of cricket in the Scottish Borders town. Bottled at 40% ABV, it connects a local sporting anniversary with a fruit-led gin made for relaxed summer serves rather than a formal tasting ritual.

Limited Edition · Fruity

The distillery describes pineapple, papaya and mango, followed by a quieter blueberry note. The tropical fruit character gives the first impression; blueberry adds a darker accent, while juniper keeps the drink recognisably within the gin family.

The flavour is best approached through its progression: bright, ripe fruit first, then a softer berry impression and a drier juniper finish. The 40% strength gives the gin enough presence to stand up to ice and tonic without demanding a complicated build. A measured pour keeps the fruit clear and avoids making the drink taste like a sweetened fruit mixer.

Build a simple gin and tonic with 5 cl of gin and 12 cl of Indian tonic in a balloon glass filled with clear ice. Add a small pineapple wedge and a few blueberries to the drink. The pineapple echoes the distillery's stated tasting profile, while the neutral tonic keeps the berry note from becoming too sweet. This is a fitting glass for a garden gathering or a relaxed afternoon, with no extra syrup needed.

This release has a clear local occasion behind it, but no elaborate ritual is needed to enjoy it. Its fruit notes suit a chilled highball, where juniper and tonic provide enough dryness to balance the ripe aromas. Serve it cold and avoid adding sugar; the distillery's own tasting notes already give the drink its fruit-led direction.