Discover the Spirit of Lewis...
Who We Are...
Fàilte... we’re Iain and Laura, co-founders of The Isle of Lewis Gin
With a longstanding passion for gin-making and the process of distillation, we decided in 2022 to take the plunge and start work on creating the Isle of Lewis Gin from our home in fabulous Uig, the south-west periphery of the island.
With Iain having worked for the NHS during the pandemic, we were looking for a better work life balance which also made it possible to live in the place where family roots run deep.
Now we love spending time outdoors and have taken up kayaking and wild swimming. We walk our dog, Penny (a wild wee lurcher), seeking out new and interesting places. Mostly though, we love spending time with friends and family – whether they are here on the island or visiting from the mainland.
Our critical first step was to create a recipe of botanicals that reflects the environment we live in. So we took a walk along the stunning machair at Riof in Uig. It was in full bloom with a profusion of wild plants and flowers.
That was the start of a journey to identify and blend the subtle machair flavours that have come together in the Isle of Lewis Gin.
Where We Are From...
Our family roots are in the Uig area of south-west Lewis with its stunning vistas of mountains, lochs, crofting townships, vast beaches and machair land. To the west lies St Kilda – and America. The village of Mangurstadh has been home to Iain’s family for generations and the Isle of Lewis Gin pays homage to people and place.
We currently reside in Cliobh, on the community-owned Bhaltos peninsula of Uig. With a stunning beach surrounded by dramatic cliffs and hills, there is nowhere we would rather be. Stepping out onto Cliobh beach every day is a dream come true; a pleasure and a privilege.
We hope you agree the product is worthy of the place that inspired it.
Where Our Gin Is Made...
Nestled in the heart of Uig, our distillery is a reflection of our passion for crafting exceptional gin on the Isle of Lewis. We carefully produce each batch using the purest Lewis water, sourced from Carloway, just a few miles away. This pristine water, combined with our handcrafted botanical recipe inspired by the island’s unique machair landscape, results in the distinctive character of Leòdhas Gin.
We’re deeply committed to quality, community, and sustainability. As we grow, we aim to expand our range, create local employment, and contribute positively to the wellbeing of our island home.
The incredible support from our community has been the foundation of our journey, and we’re excited about the future and the ways we can give back.
Thank you for being part of our story.
Slàinte,
Iain & Laura x
Perfect Serve
In a short glass, filled to the brim with large cubes of ice, pour a measure of Leòdhas Gin.
Top up with Fevertree Mediterranean tonic and garnish with a sprig of thyme and a slice of lemon.
Isle Of Lewis Gin Fizz
Ingredients:
- 25ml Isle of Lewis Gin
- 25ml Cointreau
- 12.5ml fresh lemon juice
- 12.5ml sugar syrup
- 12.5ml cream
- Splash of Prosecco
- Ice
Method:
- Dry shake (shake without ice) the gin, Cointreau, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and cream in a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again to chill the mixture.
- Gently add a splash of Prosecco and give a light mix.
- Strain the cocktail over a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a slice of orange or blood orange.