New gin made in Strath

A new gin using the honeyberry for flavour has been released by small artisan drinks producer, Strathearn Distillery.

The world first uses a small harvest of the“superberries”, said to be packed with anti-oxidants and Vitamin C, grown by P A Arbuckle and Sons in Angus.

Small batches of 500 bottles are being released, with the first now available now for £35 a bottle.

Tony Reeman-Clark, founder of Strathearn Distillery, said:“I met Stewart Arbuckle through the Scottish Craft Distillers Association. When he mentioned that he was starting to grow honeyberries, I instantly knew that it would make for the perfect gin.

“Honeyberries are the next big thing and act as a unique gin botanical.

“We’re pleased to launch another world’s first here at Strathearn.”

Honeyberry farmer Stewart Arbuckle said:“We are a long standing family farming partnership and innovative in our approach, just like our friends at Strathearn.

“We’ve planted Scotland’s first orchard of these naturally grown beauties, and with demand soaring for them in North America, these rare purple gems are set to be hot property in years to come.”

Strathearn Distillery, near Methven, was the first traditional single cask distillery to commence traditional gin production in more than 100 years.