The Balmoral has teamed up with The Old Curiosity Distillery to launch its first premium own-label Scottish gin.
The gin, called "Baile Mhoireil", is inspired by Scotland's breathtaking landscapes and promises to embody the country’s well-loved culture and spirit.
The Gaelic name translates to "Majestic Dwelling", which pays homage to the grandeur of the property located in the heart of Edinburgh.
Baile Mhoireil features a string of local botanicals - including rosemary, dill, sage, chamomile, anise and lemon verbena - which have all been harvested from The Old Curiosity Distillery, located just six miles from the hotel.
To create the perfect tipple with the gin, they suggest adding tonic, dried grapefruit, a sprig of rosemary and a spritz of lemon verbena.
To celebrate the launch of Baile Mhoireil, The Balmoral is offering a new gin tasting experience with cocktails devised by the hotels very own Gin Ambassador.
Guests can purchase a bottle of Baile Mhoireil to take home from Bar Prince located in The Balmoral hotel, retailing at £12.50 for a 5cl bottle or £47.50 for a 50cl bottle.
Cameron Matthews, The Balmoral’s Gin Ambassador, said: "It’s a real pleasure to serve a quality gin like Baile Mhoireil in Bar Prince. It was our vision to create a sustainable gin while supporting this incredible local supplier.
"Gin has become a very popular spirit and we are seeing more discerning customers asking for a specific flavour profile. After two years of development with the Old Curiosity Distillery it has been a privilege to create our own spirit in order to meet the needs of our guests. The bottle design is a nod to the hotel’s history and will also make for a beautiful memento for our guests.’
Hamish Martin, Scottish Herbologist and Owner and Founder of The Secret Herb Garden and The Old Curiosity Distillery said: "We are so proud to partner up with The Balmoral to create this truly beautiful gin - it has taken time, many experiments and a passion to deliver and as we are only six miles away, it doesn’t get more local than that. It is also brilliant to be able to showcase what botanics can be grown here in Edinburgh.
"It is wonderful to share so many values; sustainable, provenance and of course allowing nature to thrive naturally, completely free from any chemicals. We hope you enjoy this gin as much as we have enjoyed growing, harvesting, drying, distilling and bottling it."
