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Tarbert Legbiter Navy Strength Gin from Beinn an Tuirc Distillers is a Scottish Navy Strength Gin bottled at 57% ABV and features a bold combination of classic and locally influenced botanicals. Juniper, coriander seed and orange peel form the backbone of the recipe, supported by meadowsweet, almond and liquorice root, which add depth, gentle sweetness and a rounded herbal character. The gin and name were inspired by the legend of Viking Magnus Barelegs, the King of Norway, and his sword aptly named 'Legbiter'. The legend tells of Magnus and his viking horde circumnavigating his longboat around the peninsula of Kintyre before landing ashore and claiming Kintyre as his own.
Tasting Notes
Flavours
Nose
Bright citrus and clean pine notes, lifted by subtle spice.
Taste
Bold and assertive with juniper and zesty orange, with layers of warming spice and soft sweetness emerging. The elevated ABV enhances the flavours and texture without overpowering, delivering clarity and structure.
Finish
Long, warming and resonant, with lingering juniper resin and citrus oils that underline the gin’s bold yet balanced character.
How to enjoy this gin
This gin should be sampled neat to appreciate its high strength qualities. Or simply add a splash of light tonic over ice and pink peppercorns to garnish. It’s also recommended with ginger ale and a slice of fresh ginger over ice.
About Beinn an Tuirc Distillers
Beinn an Tuirc’ translates from gaelic as ‘The Hill of the Wild Boar’ and is the highest point in Kintyre, located above the distillery. The range of Kintyre Gins are sustainably produced using the distillery's own renewable energy, powered from the small hydro-electric scheme at Torrisdale Castle Estate. The water too, is sourced from the very hill where they take their name. Kintyre Gin was created to reflect the distillery's unique coastal, pasture and woodland position on the east coast of the Kintyre peninsula.
Production
Beinn an Tuirc Distillery occupies a former piggery building located on the Torrisdale Castle Estate in Kintyre, Scotland. Torrisdale Castle Estate has been in the ownership of the Macalister Hall family since 1872 and over the years has benefited from innovative diversification and in 2020 they generated more energy than they used, with an ongoing focus to reduce their carbon footprint. The Beinn an Tuirc Distillery features a distillery, tasting room, shop, gin school, cafe and walled garden with plans for potential whisky stills and more. Their still, ‘Big Don’, produces a variety of gin expressions and other spirits and liqueurs.
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