What Kinrara Distillery does

Kinrara Distillery Limited is a Scottish craft gin producer founded in 2017 in Aviemore, operating from a converted milking shed on the Kinrara Estate within the Cairngorms National Park. Its core technology is small-batch distillation (approximately 240 bottles per standard batch) at 41.5% ABV, combining traditional Scottish spirit-production methods with hand-foraged local botanicals from the surrounding Cairngorms landscape and artwork by Scottish illustrator Kat Baxter applied to the Artist Edition line. The product portfolio centers on the flagship Kinrara Highland Dry Gin, a premium Artist Edition range (Caper, Ginny, Struan, Freya, Juniper), flavored variants (Rose & Cardamom, Lime & Lemongrass, Hibiscus, Forest Fruits, Oaked Spice) and limited editions including the 350-bottle Cabernet Franc Single Cask Aged Gin and the Cairngorm Whiteout charity release. The company earns revenue through four streams: direct-to-consumer e-commerce, an on-site distillery shop, paid tasting experiences limited to 6-8 guests at £20 per person, and B2B wholesale plus bespoke gin creation for bars, restaurants, retail outlets and partner brands. It serves two primary customer segments — gin enthusiasts and gift buyers (DTC) and Highland/Cairngorms tourists visiting the distillery — with secondary B2B supply to UK hospitality. Distribution is restricted to the United Kingdom, with explicit geographic exclusion of international orders; an additional relationship with the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team (more than £5,000 raised since 2019) supports community-led brand positioning.

Name

Kinrara Distillery

Legal name

Kinrara Distillery Limited

Website

https://kinraradistillery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kinrara Distillery is a Scottish craft gin producer based in the Cairngorms near Aviemore, serving gin enthusiasts, gift buyers and Highland tourists through award-winning small-batch gins, an on-site shop and tasting experiences, and UK wholesale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Craft Distilleries & Microdistilleries (THAFALAH)

Keywords

• Craft gin distillery
• Scottish spirits production
• Small-batch distillation
• Botanical gin
• Distillery tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Aviemore

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Online e-commerce sales and in-person sales at the distillery shop for craft gins, gift sets, and gift cards.
2. Tasting Experiences: Paid gin tasting experiences and distillery tours at the facility, limited to 6-8 people per session.
3. Trade/B2B Sales: Wholesale supply to bars, restaurants, and retail outlets. Also creates bespoke gins for other brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kinrara Distillery produces and sells award-winning small-batch Scottish craft gins, with a flagship Kinrara Highland Dry Gin and an Artist Edition range featuring bottle artwork by Scottish artist Kat Baxter, alongside flavored and limited-edition cask-aged gins. Production relies on locally foraged botanicals from the Cairngorms National Park and traditional spirit-making methods, with output sold direct-to-consumer via an online shop and on-site distillery shop, plus wholesale supply to bars, restaurants, and retailers. The distillery also offers paid gin tasting experiences and distillery tours at the Aviemore site.

Product overview

Kinrara Distillery is a Scottish craft gin producer located in the Cairngorms National Park near Aviemore. The company offers a portfolio of award-winning craft gins centered around its flagship Kinrara Highland Dry Gin (Best Scottish Contemporary at World Gin Awards 2021 & 2022), complemented by the Artist Edition collection featuring distinctive bottle art by Scottish artist Kat Baxter (Ginny the Highland Cow, Struan the Stag, Freya the Fox, Caper the Capercaillie, and Juniper). Additional products include flavored gins (Rose & Cardamom, Lime & Lemongrass, Hibiscus, Forest Fruits, Oaked Spice), limited edition releases (Cairngorm Whiteout charity gin, Cabernet Franc Single Cask Aged Gin), gift cards, and miniature gift sets. The company also operates a distillery tour and tasting experience service. Founded in 2017, the distillery produces small-batch gins inspired by the local landscape and Scottish heritage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kinrara Highland Dry Gin Award-winning flagship dry gin with aromas of orange peel, rosehips and fresh pine; smooth and complex taste; 70cl at 41.5% ABV, priced at £41.00. Targeted at gin enthusiasts and trade buyers.
• Artist Edition – Caper Premium Artist Edition gin featuring pink peppercorns, ginger, and rosemary with a warming smooth finish; bottle art by Kat Baxter depicting the Capercaillie bird; 70cl at £48.00. Targeted at premium gin drinkers and collectors.
• Artist Edition – Struan Premium Artist Edition gin with aromas of pine, mint, and blackcurrant; tasting notes of juniper, cardamom, coriander seed, and grapefruit; 70cl at £48.00. Inspired by the Stag.
• Artist Edition – Ginny Premium Artist Edition gin inspired by the Highland Cow with juniper-led citrus tastes and warm gentle spice; Gold medal winner at World Gin Awards 2025; 70cl at £48.00.
• Artist Edition – Freya Premium Artist Edition gin flavored with dark berries, candied orange, and vanilla; tasting notes of fresh pine, forest floor, sweet wild berries, honey, and vanilla; 70cl at £48.00. Inspired by the Fox.
• Artist Edition – Juniper Artist Edition gin with fruity and floral nose notes; wild rose hips and rowan berries unfolding into a smooth taste with long subtle finish of orange and juniper; 70cl at £48.00.
• Lime & Lemongrass Gin Refreshing citrus-flavored gin with fragrances of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and lemongrass; full-bodied taste with mild cardamom spice; 50cl at £30.00.
• Rose & Cardamom Gin Elegant pink-colored gin with scents of fresh rose petals; bright taste with notes of pine, soft orange, and coriander; medium-long finish with Turkish delight sweetness; Silver award at Scottish Gin Awards.
• Oaked Spice Gin Gin created with Tonka beans, cinnamon, all spice, nutmeg, vanilla, and chipped American Oak; warm cinnamon taste with hints of fizzy cola bottles and mulled wine; Silver at International Spirits Challenge 2022.
• Hibiscus Gin Sweet flavored gin with delicate floral notes and fragrant citrus taste; dry but fruity finish with notes of cranberries, blood orange, hibiscus tea, pomegranates, and rosewater.
• Forest Fruits Gin Sweet gin with summer berries and bramble; flavors of raspberry and redcurrant over juniper, citrus, and spice base; tasting notes of raspberry ripple, strawberry bonbons, and blueberry jam; Silver at Scottish Gin Awards 2022.
• Cairngorm Whiteout Gin Limited-edition charity gin created in partnership with Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team; juniper-led with citrus and floral notes; £5 per bottle donated to CMRT; 50cl at 41.5% ABV, £41.00.
• Cabernet Franc Single Cask Aged Gin Limited-edition cask-aged gin of only 350 bottles; Highland Dry aged in Cabernet Franc cask from Château Teyssier; rose gold spirit with full-bodied juniper, candied orange peel, floral and tropical notes, soft citrus, and vanilla.
• Miniature Artist Edition Gift Set Gift set featuring 3 handcrafted Highland gins (Ginny, Struan, Freya) in 5cl miniature bottles in a specially commissioned box with artwork by Kat Baxter; priced at £25.00. Targeted at gift purchasers and gin sampling.
• Gin Gift Card Digital gift cards delivered by email, valid for one year, in denominations from £10.00 to £150.00 for purchasing Kinrara gin products online.
• Kinrara Tasting Experience Guided distillery tour including a botanical walk and guided gin tasting of award-winning craft gins, limited to 6-8 people per session for a personal experience; £20.00 per person. Targeted at tourists, gin enthusiasts, and special-occasion groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Signature Botanical Gin in the World at World Gin Awards 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cairngorm Mountain Rescue TeamminorOthers · 1 January 2019Kinrara Distillery has partnered with the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team (CMRT) to produce 'Cairngorm Whiteout' gin. £5 from every bottle sold is donated directly to support CMRT's rescue operations. The partnership began in 2019, with the distillery having raised over £5,000 to date for the team.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NB Gin: North Berwick-based Scottish craft distillery producing small-batch gins including the premium 'NB Stratus' and 'Navigator' lines. Comparable small-scale, premium Scottish craft gin model with on-site distillery shop and tasting experiences.
• Rock Rose Gin (Dunnet Bay Distillers): Caithness-based Scottish craft distillery producing Rock Rose Gin with locally foraged Highland botanicals. Same small-batch, provenance-led craft gin model as Kinrara with strong regional Scottish identity and on-site tasting experience.
• Arbikie Distillery: Angus-based Scottish field-to-bottle distillery producing gin (Nàdar), whisky, and vodka from estate-grown crops. Comparable craft Scottish spirits business with strong provenance story, family ownership, and visitor experience.
• Caorunn Gin: Scottish craft gin produced by Balmenach Distillery in the Scottish Highlands, using locally foraged Celtic botanicals. Closest direct peer to Kinrara — same 'Scottish provenance + foraged botanicals + premium positioning' formula and similar small-batch craft narrative.
• Edinburgh Gin: Scottish craft gin brand owned by Ian Macleod Distillers, produced at the Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh. Direct Scottish craft gin competitor with a similar portfolio of flavored variants and Artist/limited editions, though at materially larger scale.
• Isle of Harris Distillers: Scottish island distillery producing award-winning Isle of Harris Gin with strong heritage, design-led bottle art, and on-site distillery visitor experience. Comparable craft positioning, design-driven brand, and tourism-anchored retail.
• Pickering's Gin: Edinburgh-based craft gin producer (Summerhall Distillery) offering small-batch, locally-distilled Scottish gin with a tasting room/bar on-site. Direct peer in craft positioning, premium pricing, and experiential retail.
• Strathearn Distillery: Perthshire-based micro-distillery producing small-batch craft gin and whisky with strong provenance narrative. Direct peer in scale, craft positioning, and Highland Scottish distillery-tourism business model.

Broad incumbents

• The Botanist (Bruichladdich Distillery): Islay-based Bruichladdich Distillery's gin line, foraged botanicals from the island. Larger and more established premium Scottish craft gin with international distribution — same 'foraged local botanicals' core proposition as Kinrara but at materially greater scale.
• Hendrick's Gin: William Grant & Sons-owned premium gin distilled in Scotland with unusual botanicals and distinctive apothecary-style branding. Sets the benchmark for premium, story-driven Scottish craft gin at global scale — illustrating both the prize and the competitive ceiling Kinrara must clear.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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