Organic Scottish Gin
Last night I headed to my old stomping ground of Leith for a very special dinner.
Having 20+ guests (including food reviewers, journalists and influencers) for a three course dinner that’s being cooked on a fire in the carpark (albeit expertly by the team from The Palmerston) is the level of bravery we’ve come to expect from Ian Stirling and Paddy Fletcher, the founders of Lind & Lime gin and the friends behind the UK’s first vertical distillery, Port of Leith which is set to open early autumn.
The Edinburgh locals and lifetime friends have ridden one rollercoaster of a ride over the last six years with their bold intention of restoring the rich history of distilling to Leith, raising over £13million of investment from around the world, and creating an award-winning gin in the process.
One might expect, with such a huge launch looming, the team might have taken its collective foot off the pedal when it comes to its successful gin. After all it’s won numerous awards and acclaim since it came to market. But no… the purpose of the dinner was to celebrate Lind & Lime’s award of an organic certification - a mission that’s been at heart of the business since it’s launch.
The certification marks the culmination of almost five years of dedication to using organic materials in all aspects of the distillery’s production process, in compliance with outlines set out by the Scottish Producers Association and showcasing its commitment to producing a sustainable gin that has minimal impact on the environment.
Dinner was held in the 100% green powered distillery and the juxtaposition of the industrial surroundings and the beautiful spring table was a real treat to behold.
Paddy said: ‘As a company that is passionate about the environment, being certified organic certainly means a lot to us. We’ve always been organic - right from our very first bottle, but it’s great to now be fully certified. It is something we’ve been striving towards since we started producing our gin in 2018.
‘Lind & Lime is made using 100% organic ingredients that are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilisers. This not only benefits the environment but also ensures that our customers are consuming a product that is free from harmful chemicals.
‘Being organic is not only about the ingredients, it's about the entire process, from sourcing the botanicals to packaging the final product. It is about taking a holistic approach to sustainability and ensuring that our product is as environmentally friendly as possible.’
We’ll drink to that!
