Ben Lomond Blackberry & Gooseberry Gin, 70cl

Ben Lomond Blackberry & Gooseberry Gin is a berry-led flavoured gin from Scotland that sets the tang of gooseberry against the sweetness of blackberry. Made from the Ben Lomond original gin, it offers a succulently sweet and zesty style with intense dark fruit character, while a noticeable juniper presence keeps it recognisably gin rather than a liqueur.

About the producer

Ben Lomond Gin is made by the Loch Lomond Group, the Scottish distilling company behind Loch Lomond Whiskies and Glen Scotia. The brand launched its premium gin in 2019 and followed it with its first flavoured gins in June 2020, drawing on the landscape of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and the advice of a local forager.

How it’s made

The producer takes its Ben Lomond original gin and infuses it with natural essences of blackberries and gooseberries. The base spirit provides the juniper and botanical backbone, while the fruit essences add sweetness, colour and a tart, zesty edge. It is bottled at 38% ABV.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Piney juniper alongside ripe, jammy dark berries.
• Palate: Sweet blackberry meets sharp, tangy gooseberry, with juniper still present and intense dark fruit throughout.
• Finish: Zesty and bright, with a lingering gooseberry tang.

How to enjoy it

Try Ben Lomond Blackberry & Gooseberry Gin neat over ice, or topped with tonic and a handful of fresh berries. Its flavour profile also suits a fruity cocktail, and the producer suggests a classic Bramble as an ideal home for it. A large wine glass or tumbler with plenty of ice works well.

Details

• Type: Flavoured gin
• Region / origin: Scotland
• Producer: Loch Lomond Group
• Botanicals: Juniper, with natural blackberry and gooseberry essences
• ABV: 38%
• Volume: 70cl

Please drink responsibly. This product is intended for customers aged 18 and over.