Mermaid Pink Gin

Mermaid Pink GinPink ginToday, a gin flavoured and tinted pink (red fruit, rhubarb…). Originally, plain gin with a few dashes of Angostura bitters.Glossary is a flavoured ginFlavoured ginGin with flavourings, often fruity, added after distillation. It may be coloured and lightly sweetened.GlossarySee Flavoured gin gins produced by the Isle of Wight Distillery, developed as a fruit-infusedInfusionFruit or plants are steeped in the spirit to release their flavour. Done after distillation, infusion often adds colour too, and the gin can no longer be called London Dry.Glossary expression built on the distillery’s original Mermaid Gin. It reflects the same coastal and botanical identity as the core gin, while introducing a natural fruit dimension through the use of English strawberries. The intention behind the release was to create a pink gin that remains dry and balanced, avoiding the overt sweetness often associated with the category.

Citrus · Floral · Fruity · Herbal

The base spirit is distilled using a traditional London DryLondon DryA style, not a place of origin: every flavour comes from distilling natural botanicals. After distillation only water and a trace of sugar may be added, with no flavouring or colouring.GlossarySee London Dry gins approach, with a botanical structure centered on juniper and supported by coriander seeds, angelica rootAngelicaThe root of a tall umbellifer, earthy and musky. After juniper and coriander it is the most common botanical: it binds the aromas and holds the finish.Glossary and orris rootOrris rootIris rhizome dried for years, then ground. Powdery and violet-like, it mainly works as a fixative that binds and lengthens the other aromas.Glossary. Lemon peel contributes brightness, while grains of paradise add a gentle, aromatic spice. Rock samphire, a coastal plant associated with the Isle of Wight shoreline, introduces a subtle saline and herbal nuance that connects the gin to its maritime origin. After distillation, the gin is infused with English strawberries, which provide natural color and fruit character without the addition of artificial flavoring or sugar.

On the nose, Mermaid Pink Gin presents fresh strawberry aromas layered over juniper and light citrus. Floral notes, including elderflower, appear softly in the background, accompanied by a gentle herbal freshness.

The palate is clean and lightly textured, with juniper and citrus providing structure before ripe strawberry notes develop. The fruit remains integrated rather than dominant, allowing spice and herbal elements to maintain balance. The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering fruit, citrus peel and a faint coastal salinity.

Mermaid Pink Gin is well suited to lighter serves that highlight its fruit and botanical balance. In a Gin and Tonic, a neutral tonic and minimal garnish allow the strawberry and citrus notes to remain clear. It can also be enjoyed over ice or used in simple cocktails where a restrained fruit-forward gin is appropriate, offering an alternative to sweeter pink gin styles.