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Simmer Gin is a London Dry Scottish Gin from Shetland Reel that takes its inspiration from the unique light of Shetland’s summer months. The name “Simmer” refers to the local Shetland dialect describing the long days and lingering twilight of midsummer, when daylight seems to stretch endlessly across the islands. The recipe builds on a classic juniper foundation, lifted by bright citrus and delicate floral botanicals that evoke the freshness of Shetland’s wild summer landscape. The result is a vibrant and refreshing gin that captures the gentle warmth and luminous character of Shetland’s famous simmer dim nights.
Tasting Notes
Flavours
Nose
Bright citrus and soft floral aromas. Fresh lemon and orange peels rise alongside crisp juniper, while delicate herbal notes add a light aromatic freshness that reflects the gin’s summer inspiration.
Taste
Clean and vibrant with a classic juniper backbone. Zesty citrus provides brightness and lift, supported by gentle spice from coriander and the earthy structure of angelica root. Subtle floral notes develop through the mid-palate, adding softness and complexity.
Finish
Lingers with fresh citrus, soft herbal warmth and a clean juniper character that leaves a bright and balanced impression.
How to enjoy this gin
A slice of orange, tonic and ice.
About Shetland Reel
At the northernmost edge of the United Kingdom lies the Isle of Unst in Shetland, where the North Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Drawn by the island’s rugged beauty and strong sense of place, Frank and Debbie Strang moved to Unst in 2006 and took over the Saxa Vord Holiday Resort on the site of a former RAF radar station. Seeking to support the local community and create new employment opportunities, they began developing new ventures on the estate. With the guidance of whisky industry veteran Stuart Nickerson, the couple established Saxa Vord Distillery in 2014, Shetland’s first legal distillery, releasing Shetland Reel Original Gin later that year and launching the islands’ modern distilling story.
Production
Gin production at Saxa Vord Distillery centres around ‘Elsi’, a 100-litre engineered copper still built by the renowned still maker John Dore & Co. Small-batch distillation allows the team to carefully craft the Shetland Reel range, balancing classic gin botanicals with flavours inspired by the islands. Each batch is produced on site before being bottled and labelled on Unst. Visitors to the distillery can take part in guided tours and tastings, where they learn about the distillation process, the story behind the Shetland Reel gins, and the role the distillery now plays within the wider Saxa Vord estate, one of Shetland’s most distinctive visitor destinations.
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