Shetland Reel Gin - Up Helly Aa 2017

Gin description

This unique special edition gin celebrates Shetland's world famous Viking fire festival, Up Helly Aa. Aged in ex-whisky casks and bottled on Britain's most northerly isle, Unst, this specially produced Shetland Reel Gin delivers notes of wood and spices to give an extra spark - the perfect spirit to accompany the fiery festivities. On the nose there is a huge amount of fresh juniper followed by a fruit and spice mix. On the palate juniper and then the fruits and spices and a hint of old wood, just like opening up a pirate’s chest upon his return from a long voyage, mmm …