Tyree Citrus Gin

Tyree Citrus Gin is distilled and hand-bottled at West Hynish, on the south-west of the Isle of Tiree. The 40% ABV, 70 cl gin uses orange, lime and chamomile. Tiree Distillery describes it as fresh and crisp, with light summer flowers and a lasting citrus finish. The recipe keeps its focus on three named ingredients: orange and lime carry the citrus, while chamomile supplies the floral counterpoint.

Citrus · Floral

The citrus is direct rather than sugary. Orange and lime shape the flavour, and chamomile softens their sharper edges with a light floral note. The distillery's description points to a clean summer style, with citrus remaining through the finish. JuniperJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary provides the familiar base of the gin, but the producer gives the spotlight to the two citrus fruits and chamomile. Tiree, the most westerly island of the Inner Hebrides, is one of the sunniest places in Britain, which suits a bright summer recipe.

Production is tied to Tiree: the gin is distilled and bottled by hand at the distillery in West Hynish. That detail gives the bottle a clear island provenance without needing to dress it in generic coastal imagery. At 40% ABV, it works in a simple highballHighballA long drink served in a tall, straight glass with plenty of ice: a spirit topped with soda or tonic. The word also names the glass.Glossary or gin and tonic, where a neutral mixer allows the bright citrus and softer floral note to remain distinct. It was released as a summer edition in 2023 by the Tiree Whisky Company, which runs the distillery.

For a long serve, pour 5 cl over ice and add 12 cl of Indian tonicIndian tonicThe classic tonic: sparkling water, bitter quinine and sugar. The name recalls colonial India, where quinine warded off malaria.Glossary. Add a strip of orange peel and a lime wheel to the drink. The garnish repeats the two citrus botanicals, while the tonic lengthens the drink without adding another strong flavour. A light stir brings the ingredients together and keeps the finish fresh and citrusy.