Fidra Gin

Fidra Gin takes its name from the small island off North Berwick, on Scotland's east coast. This 42% Scottish dry ginDry ginGin with no perceptible sweetness: in the European Union, the word "dry" allows at most 0.1 g of sugar per litre.GlossarySee Dry gin gins is made by The Biggar Gin Co. and uses locally foragedForagingPlants gathered by hand in the wild (woods, heath, coastline) rather than grown or bought in.Glossary or garden-grown botanicals, including rosehip, sea buckthorn, elderflower and lemon thyme, alongside juniper. The brand describes the result as fresh and zesty, with a slight saline tang that connects the drink to its coastal identity.

Citrus · Dry · Floral · Herbal

The nose opens with citrus and herb, led by lemon thyme. Juniper gives the familiar dry-gin anchor; elderflower softens the aroma with a floral note, while rosehip and sea buckthorn bring fruit with a tart edge. The combination feels bright rather than sweet. The coastal salinity comes across as a subtle savoury impression rather than a taste of salt.

On the palate, lemon thyme and citrus bring freshness, then juniper and the berries lend a drier, slightly tart finish. Elderflower contributes a light floral note, while sea buckthorn and rosehip carry the fruit without making the gin taste like a liqueur. The 42% strength gives the botanicals definition in a mixed drink. Fidra's island name and foraged ingredients establish a Scottish coastal character without needing an elaborate story around the bottle.

For a gin and tonic, serve 5 cl of Fidra in a balloon glassCopa glassA large stemmed balloon glass, popularised by the Spanish gin and tonic: it stays cold for longer and gathers the aromas above the drink.Glossary over clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary with 10 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic WaterIndian tonicThe classic tonic: sparkling water, bitter quinine and sugar. The name recalls colonial India, where quinine warded off malaria.Glossary. Add a thin lemon wheel and a small sprig of lemon thyme inside the glass. Lemon extends the zesty note, and thyme repeats a botanical from the recipe; the classic tonic keeps the drink crisp. A restrained garnish preserves the gin's floral-herbal detail and its gentle coastal finish.