Edinburgh Gin launches new exclusive expression for its Edinburgh Airport Boutique: The Tropics
Ian Macleod Distillers has unveiled a new, limited edition, London Dry gin for its multi-award-winning Edinburgh Gin
Ian Macleod Distillers has unveiled a new, limited edition, London Dry gin for its multi-award-winning Edinburgh Gin, available exclusively at its boutique in the World Duty Free store at Edinburgh Airport.
Created for global leading travel experience player, Avolta, The Tropics is the second release in the Edinburgh Gin Traveller’s Collection series which launched last year, a global journey taking inspiration from locations and signature flavors around the world. The Meadows was the first in this special journey and was inspired by the famous green space in the city of Edinburgh itself. The Tropics is inspired by the abundance of vibrant botanicals in the tropics, transporting drinkers to a sultry world of lush rainforests and tropical taste sensations.
Edinburgh Gin Head Distiller, David Wilkinson says, “On the nose, The Tropics has coconutty aromas from the pandan leaf, complimented by citrus notes of lemongrass and Kaffir lime leaf. The gin has a creamy mouthfeel, with initial sweet flavors from the pandan leaves, balanced by zesty notes of lime. Savoury flavors of green peppercorns and bird’s eye chilli give the gin a tingling after-taste.”
This new expression complements the existing World Duty Free range of Edinburgh Gin full-strength gins: The Classic, Seaside, Rhubarb & Ginger, Strawberry & Pink Peppercorn and Avolta-exclusive Key Lime & Ginger, alongside the three, highly popular gin liqueurs: Rhubarb & Ginger, Raspberry and Elderflower.
David de Miguel, Global Category Head of Liquor for Avolta adds, “The Edinburgh Gin boutique is a major attraction in our store at Edinburgh Airport and is a huge success. The Meadows sold out faster than we expected and we are now looking at The Tropics to perform at the same level. We are always looking to surprise and delight our customers with something unique, new and exciting, so we’re proud to offer this second exclusive as part of the Edinburgh Gin Traveller’s Exclusive Collection series.”
The Tropics has been created in the heart of Edinburgh at Edinburgh Gin’s new state-of-the-art distillery and visitor center at The Arches, just off the Royal Mile.
In 2024, annual passenger numbers at Edinburgh Airport reached a record 15.78 million.
“We are delighted to introduce The Tropics at the Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Gin boutique,” says Ian Macleod Distillers Head of Global Travel Retail, William Ovens. “Our Master Distiller has really pushed the boundaries with this exotic yet highly accessible flavor profile; those who are lucky enough to have tasted it already have been hugely impressed.”
