Set in a former piggery on the Torrisdale Castle estate, this new distillery on the eastern side of Kintyre has been turning heads in the spirit world, with its deliciously aromatic gin produced along sustainable lines. The tour lasts about an hour and includes a G&T at the end.
Kintyre Gin
Southern Highlands & Islands
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