The Botanist

The Botanist, Islay dry gin made at Bruichladdich

The Botanist is a dry gin brand produced at the Bruichladdich Distillery, located on the Isle of Islay in Argyll, Scotland. Its stated defining feature is the use of 22 wild botanicals hand-foraged on the island itself, a detail the company repeats as a hallmark of its spirit.

Product range

At the time of review, the brand's online shop lists the following expressions and prices in pounds sterling:

• The Botanist 70cl — £37.00
• The Botanist Cask Rested Gin — £50.00
• The Botanist Cask Aged Gin — £70.00
• The Botanist Highball Glass — £4.00

The catalogue is organised into gins, gifts and apparel, and cocktail recipes.

Cocktail recipes and culture

The site has a dedicated cocktail section featuring classic recipes (martinis, negronis and more), contemporary cocktails and gin & tonic style serves. The brand presents this content as an invitation to make bar-standard cocktails at home.

Sustainability and B Corp certification

The company states that it holds B Corp certification and maintains a dedicated sustainability section, as well as one for its own foundation. Its stated mission is to create the most thought-provoking spirits it can while continually growing its commitment to people and the planet.

Distillery tours

The distillery offers guided tours that can be booked through the site. The stated opening hours are 10:00 to 17:30, seven days a week, from April to the end of October, and 10:00 to 17:30, Monday to Saturday, from November to the end of March.

Customer support

The site's contact form categorises enquiries into several areas: assistance with an order, delivery or logistics enquiries, returns, reimbursements or invoice enquiries, help with an online account, distillery tours and visits, questions about Bruichladdich Distillery brands or products, media or partnerships enquiries, and foundation enquiries.

Location and contact

Bruichladdich Distillery, Isle of Islay, Argyll, Scotland PA49 7UN · Hours: 10:00 - 17:30, seven days a week from April to the end of October; 10:00 - 17:30, Monday to Saturday, from November to the end of March