CROSSBILL DISTILLERY
About us
Back in 2012, we set out to create the first gin to be made with 100% Scottish Botanicals. Following a year of development, Crossbill gin was first launched in 2013. Initially distilled in Aviemore, before relocating to the legendary Barras in Glasgow’s East End.
We are a small team with a hands-on approach to creating gins that allows us to refine the taste and flavours that you enjoy so much. We do not distil for other companies, focusing all of our attention and gin-making skills on Crossbill.
The Barras
The Barras market has a long tradition in the East End of Glasgow. Since the 1920’s, large street-level halls open every weekend offering everything from fresh fruit and veg, boots and kilts to antiques and collectables.
After several decades of slow decline, the Barras Public Realm project was introduced to create a unique and vibrant destination and to breathe new life into the area. Thanks to this initiative, new shops, bars and studios are now starting to open around the Barrowland Ballroom and BAaD (Barras Art and Design), providing benefits to the local community and encouraging further investment and activity while retaining its character and tradition.
Production
Our freshly harvested botanicals are brought from the Highlands to our distillery in Glasgow where they are rested in base spirit to slowly macerate.
Following maceration, we distil in small batches in our copper Bain-Marie still. Each batch has its own character and taste that varies according to harvest and temperature. Crossbill 200 is a single batch release, whereas Crossbill 100 is a blend of small batches from the same harvest, a true expression of our Scottish summer and nature.
The Highlands
Although we distil in Glasgow, it is important not to forget our roots and source of ingredients. All botanicals are hand-picked by ourselves in the Highlands, using a traditional method that dates back to the creation of gin. We focus on exercising care and consideration to the surrounding plants and wildlife. This sustainable approach ensures regeneration of the Juniper bushes for the following years’ harvests.
Exploring different juniper clusters, we continuously bring you exciting new batches, all unique in response to their surroundings. After so much hard work, we love Crossbill Gin and hope you will too. If you’d like to try it for yourself, please do order a bottle.
VISITORS TO OUR GIN DISTILLERY ARE WELCOME
Our distillery is open to the public, and we invite you to join us for one of our Gin School Experiences. Our knowledgeable and passionate staff will guide you through our facility, where you can see first-hand how we create our award-winning spirits using traditional techniques combined with modern technology.
Crossbill Distillery attracts visitors from all over the world and has been featured on BBC, Channel 4’s Shed of The Year, as well as in National Geographic, New York Times, Sydney Morning Herald, Die Welt, Condé Nast Traveller, Haaretz and other global publications.
We offer private visits for those who want a more personalised experience, and we can accommodate special events and occasions as well. Contact us for more information.