Nestled on the Balmungo Estate, overlooking the famous historical town of St. Andrews, Scotland, you’ll discover the home of Pilgrim’s Gin. Premium, small-batch and unique, our handcrafted gins and liqueurs are made with innovation, passion, and care, the Pilgrim’s Way. We had this romantic notion that the pilgrims would have come and used that well for hundreds of years with the house having been built in the 1600s. In honour of that we called it Pilgrim’s Gin so there is a nice link to St Andrews which is such an iconic place.” Nose: Vision Gin has a smooth juniper character, fresh citrus notes of orange and a floral complexity from the honey and chamomile.

Add 25ml Vision Gin to an ice filled Copa de Balon glass. Add a generous splash of lemon syrup. Top with Prosecco. Garnish with slices of lemon. For the buttercream, beat the butter and icing sugar together until well combined. Gradually add the Pilgrim’s Original Gin and tonic to the buttercream, 0.5tbsp at a time and combine. To decorate, add half of the buttercream to one layer of the cake, add the second layer on top and pipe the remainder of the buttercream across the top. Sprinkle the grapefruit zest across the top and a slice of grapefruit to each of the piped buttercream. And Pilgrim’s Gin, which features an original variety and a range of gin liqueurs, is the culmination of his efforts and the company is going from strength to strength. The Pilgrim’s Gin dream We create the finest gin possible using the highest quality raw ingredients. Naturally sourced Scottish spring water is married with carefully selected botanicals to create gins of supreme quality and heritage. All to be enjoyed the Pilgrim’s Way.Finish: Vision Gin lingers with long-lasting orange and juniper and a hint of grains of paradise. Serving Suggestions With his first release on the market, Allan turned his attention to creating something he had dreamed of doing – a range of gin liqueurs, taking inspiration from a well-known brand. Shake 50ml Vision Gin, 25ml triple sec, 10ml sugar syrup in a shaker with plenty of ice. Strain into a chilled champagne coupe glass. As a gin lover, Allan Drysdale is living the dream running St Andrews spirits company Pilgrims Gin. Our family home is Balmungo House in St Andrews and on the grounds we actually have a well. The idea was to use the water from the well to make the gin, although sadly we are still going through the cleaning process.

Palate: A fresh and smooth mouth feel combined with a warm, nutty, sweetness of cassia bark and nutmeg. Beat together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy, add the flour, eggs, baking powder and lime until they are all combined.The show organisers promise an epic day craft spirit filled day, unlike any other spirit festival in the country, with entertainment and surprises to boot! After leaving university, the 29-year-old knew that producing gin was what he wanted to do and he set about making it happen. Pair with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic or Ginger Ale and garnish with a slice of orange. Serve over ice. Allan revealed that having spent a lot of time throughout his early life helping out his father, he had the experience that benefited him when going into business. The LIVE virtual tastings are carried out in the last week of the month. Please keep an eye on our socials for confirmed dates!

Everything about Pilgrim’s Gin is superior, from the unique taste and flavour to the natural botanicals used in the gin-making process. The company was set up in October 2017 with our first bottle of original gin going to market on the 18th of April 2018. I am really, really proud of it. We are three years old but I feel like we are two years old because of Covid.” Getting Pilgrim’s Gin out there Add the caster sugar, Pilgrim’s Original Gin and tonic to a small pan and heat over a medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.Here is our very own Pilgrim’s Gin and Tonic Cake and all you need is our Original Pilgrim’s Gin to make it! Ingredients Cake Poke the warm cake with a skewer or fork and then drizzle the drizzle over the cake. Then leave the cake to fully cool. Divide the mixture equally between the tins and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cakes are golden. Whilst cooling, begin the drizzle. The “Bramble” made with Pilgrim’s Gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, fresh raspberries and raspberry and ginger Pilgrim’s Gin liqueur. It can’t get much better than this, Gin and Tonic added to a cake! Whoever thought of adding our two favourite things to a cake is a genius!

Pilgrimage means both adventure and spiritual journey. Vision Pilgrim’s Gin encourages you to do the same, enjoy a drink like pilgrims of old and explore the ancient walking routes that lead to The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, England’s Nazareth in North Norfolk. Cheers, and may God bless you. Tasting Notes St Andrews has long been a place of pilgrimage for historians, golf fans and holidaymakers, but Pilgrim’s Gin is putting it on the drinks map.