FIRST JOURNEYS - THE HIGHLANDS TRAIL- PIN 07 OF 22
ROCK ROSE GIN, Dunnet Bay Distillers, Caithness, Scotland
A JOURNEY EXPLORING THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND
Our virtual Scottish gin journey continues north to the rugged coastline of Caithness, where wild landscapes meet the edge of the sea.
Many travellers heading this way make their way to John O’Groats, often described as the most northerly point on mainland Great Britain.
However, that title actually belongs to nearby Dunnet Head, the true northernmost point of the British mainland. John O’Groats remains the most northerly settlement, taking its name from Jan de Groot, a Dutchman who was granted the ferry rights between the mainland and Orkney in the late 15th century.
Just beyond lies Dunnet Bay, a sweeping crescent of golden sand backed by dramatic Highland scenery. Popular with surfers and surrounded by abundant wildlife, seabirds and coastal botanicals, it is a landscape perfectly suited to creating a gin inspired by its surroundings.
This is home to Dunnet Bay Distillers, makers of the award-winning Rock Rose Gin.
Named after the delicate coastal flower that grows in the area, Rock Rose Gin was created to capture the wild character of Caithness.
The distillery uses carefully selected botanicals, including locally foraged ingredients, to create a spirit that reflects the rugged coastline, sea air and natural abundance of the region.
The Original Edition Rock Rose Gin is beautifully balanced, with delicate floral and citrus notes alongside warming juniper and a gentle coastal character. It is a gin that doesn't need much embellishment—sometimes simplicity lets the story of the spirit shine through.
For this stop, the perfect serve is a classic Rock Rose Gin & Tonic, finished with a slice of orange.
A fitting tribute to a place where land meets sea, and where Scotland's northernmost landscapes inspire every bottle.