Welcome to Pickering's Gin
We believe in creating spectacular Scottish Gins. Our distillery is based in the heart of Edinburgh, where we hand-craft and hand-bottle Pickering's Gin in our hand-built distillery. You can see a theme here... as our founders have always said, "If you can't find what you want, make it yourself" and that's what we've done since 2014.
Pickering’s Gin is based on an original Bombay recipe, dating from 17 July 1947. Kept as a family secret for over 66 years, it only resurfaced when we began distilling at Summerhall in Edinburgh.
Before our distillery was our distillery, it used to be the kennels for The Royal Dick Vet School. Matt and Marcus converted the space and built our distillery by hand! It became the first exclusive gin distillery in Edinburgh in over 150 years.
Our Botanicals
Juniper
Piney, resinous, and slightly citrus, these berries give our beloved spirits their distinctive taste and aroma.
Coriander
Fragrant, nutty and warm, alongside juniper it is a true staple of gin distillation.
Cardamom
Spiced and intensely fragrant, cardamom is a majestic botanical for distilling gin.
Angelica
Bitter, earthy and reminiscent of wormwood, angelica brings a nice dry finish to a distillation.
Cinnamon
The cinnamon in our 1947 expression has a sweet warmth that’s absolutely characteristic of an authentic Bombay style gin.
Fennel
Anise-like in flavour and green on the nose, fennel plays an integral role in our gins.
Anise
Anise is used to flavour many spirits such as absinthe & ouzo. We use it to bring a liquorice-like sweetness to our distillation.
Lemon
Botanically speaking, lemons are berries! The British Navy used lemon juice to prevent scurvy amongst sailors since the 1800s.
Lime
Lime and lemon peel bring bright, zesty top notes, giving beautiful characteristics of a clean, classic, juniper-forward gin.
Cloves
Cloves complement the sweet anise and fennel botanicals with intense aromatic notes.
What's new at Pickering's Gin
Limited Edition
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Gin
This exclusive 75th anniversary edition of Pickering's Gin with Scottish Botanicals has been created solely for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, featuring a new commemorative label and our signature wax dip top.
Limited Sessions
Christmas Bauble Workshop
Our Christmas Cocktail Bauble Workshop returns after a sold-out run last year! In this festive workshop, you'll craft two delicious cocktails, decide which drink you prefer, and pour the cocktail ingredients into three baubles.
"If you can't find what you want, make it yourself."
Marcus Pickering & Matt Gammell, Co-founders of Pickering's Gin
Special Events
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Oct 24, 2025 @ 18:00 -
Nov 01, 2025 @ 18:00
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Nov 26, 2025 @ 18:00 -
Dec 20, 2025 @ 18:00
Explore Pickering's Gin
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Pickering's Gin
Pickering's Gin is based on an old Bombay recipe, handwritten on a fragment of paper dated 17 July 1947. Fresh, light and bold flavours of citrus and juniper give way to intense warming spice of cardamom, coriander seed and clove.
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Pickering's Original 1947 Gin
This edition is made precisely to our original recipe, as it was written down in Mount Mary, Bombay, in 1947. Here, the botanical mix includes cinnamon, which adds a decidedly warming and spicy kick to the spirit.
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Pickering's Navy Strength Gin
Given the strength of this Gin, it makes for a powerful G&T, a delicious martini or stands up very well in most classic Gin cocktails. Bottled at 57.1% for a pinch more punch.
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Pickering's Gin with Scottish Botanicals
Our tartan-clad Pickering's Gin with Scottish Botanicals is distilled with four indigenous Scottish botanicals- heather, milk thistle, bog myrtle and Scots Pine which lend sweet, earthy and floral notes to our Bombay recipe, for a smooth and stirring spirit.
On the Grapevine
I've been drinking the original 1947 since 2012. It's beautifully crisp with a perfect spicy note.
Geoff Crane
Pickering's Original 1947 Gin
This experience was a highlight of our time in Edinburgh
Joanne White
Scottish Explorer Experience
The most versatile of gins. Whether making straight up Martinis or more complex Negronis, this gin fits perfectly.
Rob Tait
Pickering's Gin
Fab wee tour of this gin distillery in the centre of Edinburgh.
Richard Paul
Pickering's Gin Jolly
Strong but fantastic flavoured gin.
Stuart Campbell
Pickering's Navy Strength Gin
What a beautiful, smooth, tasty gin. Definitely a firm favourite!
Jenni Greenbank
Pickering's Gin with Scottish Botanicals
Had the most wonderful experience with Alyssa fabulous knowledge the cheese and cocktails were delicious
Heather Caldwell
Cheese & Cocktail Masterclass