The Borders Distillery: every past SMWS bottling
16 bottles under code GN3 · 2020–2025
Every The Borders Distillery cask the Society has released that we have a record of, newest first, each marked with the Outturn it appeared in. These are past releases and are no longer on sale. For the current Outturn and the distillery's story, see code GN3.
Sold outJun 2025GN3.21
Full of life
SMWS regionScotland
Age1 years
ABV49.3%
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland), 1 years.
“This is a fresh, clean, vibrant gin – the nose gets laundry flapping over bright flower meadows and juniper bushes; also, zesty orange peel and sherbet lemons,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outMay 2025GN3.25
Flying saucers on a boat
SMWS regionScotland
Age4 years
ABV47.4%
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland), 4 years.
“Perhaps unusually for gin, this had enough interest and flavour to be enjoyed neat.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outDec 2024GN3.24
Sinuous citrus
SMWS regionScotland
Age4 years
ABV47.8%
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland), 4 years.
“This was an especially expressive gin, felt the Panel.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outSep 2024GN3.22
Bath-time pamper session
SMWS regionHawick
Age1 years
ABV51.8%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland), 1 years.
“Definitely perfumed, the nose exuded parma violets, beeswax and mint, lemon travel sweets, green tea and polished wooden furniture.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outAug 2024GN3.26
Candy in the sun
SMWS regionHawick
Age4 years
ABV47.7%
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland), 4 years.
“We meandered through a candle shop, our noses homing in on lime and basil as we walked past peaches rolled in breadcrumbs, and mojito slushies.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJul 2024GN3.23
Forage for spruce tips
SMWS regionScotland
Age1 years
ABV50%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland), 1 years.
“The fragrance was very earthy, spicy and comforting, like primroses at the edge of a pine needle-carpeted woodland floor alongside nutmeg, liquorice and candied almonds.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJul 2021GN3.20
A powerhouse of petals
SMWS regionHawick
Age—
ABV48.6%
Outturn273 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland).
“This bottle is limited to 2 per member A robust and powerful nose introduced juniper, linseed oil and angelica root before orange and pink grapefruit made way for…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJun 2021GN3.18
Thaifalutin
SMWS regionHawick
Age—
ABV48.2%
Outturn268 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland).
“Limited to 1 per member The initial aroma was of gentle spice, pink peppercorns, mint and lemon tea, sweet grapefruit and candy floss drizzled with condensed milk.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outApr 2021GN3.13
Gelateria splatter
SMWS regionHawick
Age1 years
ABV50.1%
Outturn268 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland), 1 years.
“Classic lemon and lime sorbet freshness at first nosing.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outFeb 2021GN3.15
Cherry lips on a jolly rancher
SMWS regionHawick
Age—
ABV50.3%
Outturn274 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland).
“The nose combined a landscape of anticipated delights with memories of departed joys.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outDec 2020GN3.14
A hymn to the god of summer refreshment
SMWS regionHawick
Age1 years
ABV50.6%
Outturn261 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland), 1 years.
“The neat nose suggests various things – the spritzy fruitfulness of lime chews, raspberryade and dried cranberries; fudge, toffee and icing sugar sweetness and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outGN3.2
Lemon meridian pie
SMWS regionHawick
Age—
ABV50.6%
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland).
“The height of elegance!…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outGN3.10
Little moment of magic
SMWS regionHawick
Age—
ABV50.2%
Outturn265 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland).
“Bottle limited to 2 per member Strawberries and cream, rhubarb and custard, lemon sorbet as well as pink peppercorns, brown sugar and a touch of vanilla and lavender…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outGN3.12
Pine flavoured ice tea
SMWS regionHawick
Age1 years
ABV50.2%
Outturn272 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland), 1 years.
“Bottle limited to 2 per member All the aromas one would expect were present; juniper, coriander, angelica, liquorice and citrus but then also the surprising scents of…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outGN3.4
Viscous citrus
SMWS regionHawick
Age—
ABV49.1%
Cask—
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland).
“A huge nose embraced a bold juniper character with coriander and lemon peel as aniseed, spruce needles and pink grapefruit added depth.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outGN3.11
Sunshine tea
SMWS regionHawick
Age1 years
ABV50.2%
Outturn273 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritGin
Distillery from SMWS code GN3
RegionLowland
In short · The Borders Distillery (Lowland), 1 years.
“The citrus aspect was the most immediate and impressive upon first nosing.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS