Pink gin has a bit of a reputation. Too often it's a sugary afterthought, more sweet shop than distillery. Stirling Pink Gin is our answer to that: a proper Scottish pink gin, made with twelve botanicals and no shortcuts.
Here's what's in it, whether it's actually sweet, and the best way to serve it.
Twelve botanicals, not a bag of sugar
Stirling Pink Gin is built around rose petals, pink peppercorn and pink grapefruit, part of a full recipe of twelve botanicals distilled at the Old Smiddy beneath Stirling Castle. The result is refreshing without being frivolous, and complex enough to keep you coming back. Like all our bottles, it's finished with a hand-dipped wax seal, this one in a signature Stirling pink.
Is Stirling Pink Gin sweet?
This is the question everyone asks, so let's be clear: it's a gin, not a liqueur. At 38% ABV, Stirling Pink Gin is fresh and fruity rather than sugary, with a genuine peppery backbone from the pink peppercorn. If you've been put off pink gins by cloying, syrupy versions, this is the one to change your mind.
How it tastes
- Nose: rose, pink grapefruit and light floral notes
- Palate: fresh and fruity, softly spiced with pink peppercorn
- Finish: a warm peppercorn fade, clean and long
How to serve Stirling Pink Gin
Our serve of choice plays up the fruit and the pepper in equal measure: pour it over plenty of ice with Fever-Tree Raspberry & Rhubarb tonic, drop in a few fresh raspberries and add a twist of grapefruit peel. It's a genuinely lovely long drink for a summer afternoon, and it makes a striking base for a fruity spritz if you'd rather add prosecco.
Where it sits in the range
Stirling Pink Gin is the softer, fruitier side of the range, a natural next step for anyone who's enjoyed our flagship Stirling Gin and fancies something brighter. At the other end, Battle Strength brings the boldness. Browse the whole Stirling gin range to find your favourite, or come and taste them side by side on our Gin Experience.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stirling Pink Gin sweet?
No. It's a proper gin at 38% ABV, fresh and fruity with a peppery backbone, rather than a sweet, syrupy pink gin.
What is Stirling Pink Gin made with?
Twelve botanicals, led by rose petals, pink peppercorn and pink grapefruit, distilled beneath Stirling Castle.
What ABV is it, and what sizes does it come in?
Stirling Pink Gin is 38% ABV and available in 5cl and 70cl.
How should I serve it?
Over ice with Fever-Tree Raspberry & Rhubarb tonic, fresh raspberries and a twist of grapefruit peel.
Fancy something brighter? Shop Stirling Pink Gin or explore the full Stirling gin range.
