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Caorunn

Caorunn is a Scottish gin brand produced in small batches at Balmenach (Speyside). It stands out for the use of five locally foraged Celtic botanicals and for distillation using an original Copper Berry Chamber with vapour infusion.
  • Cromdale (production site: Balmenach) · Speyside / Scottish Highlands · United Kingdom
  • Since 2009

Caorunn

Meet the producer

Official website
The story
Launched in 2009 and produced at the Balmenach Distillery in Speyside. The project was developed within the Inver House / International Beverage group: the original recipe was created by the distillery team and the appointed distiller with the aim of showcasing local botanicals from the area surrounding the production site.
Production philosophy
Highlighting the character of the territory through local botanicals and a craft approach: small-batch production, hand-harvested native plants and a steam-infusion technique that preserves the most delicate aromas.
Territory
Speyside / Scottish Highlands (Cairngorms National Park), United Kingdom
Awards and recognition
Recent recognitions are listed on the official website (e.g., Gin Producer of the Year 2024; Silver awards at international competitions such as the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023 and the International Spirits Challenge 2022).
Production method
Produced in small batches; vapour infusion of botanicals through a Copper Berry Chamber installed at Balmenach. Some expressions are subsequently rested in selected casks.
Distillation
Vapour-infusion in a Copper Berry Chamber; small-batch distillation.
Ageing
The standard expression is unaged; there are 'Cask Aged' expressions gently rested in selected wood.
Characteristics
Type
Brand
City
Cromdale (production site: Balmenach)
Categories
  • gin
  • modern London Dry gin
  • small-batch gin
  • Scottish / Highland gin
  • cask-aged gin
Raw materials
  • grain (neutral) spirit
  • Scottish spring / natural water
Casks and ageing vessels
  • Spanish oak (used for the Cask Aged expression)
Representative products
  • Caorunn Gin (classic)
  • Gin Caorunn 100cl
What makes it distinctive
  • Produced at Balmenach Distillery (Speyside) in small batches since 2009.
  • Use of five locally foraged Celtic botanicals (sourced within a short distance of the distillery).
  • Distillation with the Copper Berry Chamber: a unique operational vapour-infusion method.
  • Range includes several variants (e.g. Highland Strength, Scottish Raspberry, Cask Aged, Gin Master's Cut).
  • Brand controlled by International Beverage / Inver House (a group with a portfolio of whiskies and spirits).

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