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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.

Full of life - SMWS GN3.21Sold outJun 2025
GN3.21

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
Flying saucers on a boat - SMWS GN3.25Sold outMay 2025
GN3.25

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
Sinuous citrus - SMWS GN3.24Sold outDec 2024
GN3.24

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
Bath-time pamper session - SMWS GN3.22Sold outSep 2024
GN3.22

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
Candy in the sun - SMWS GN3.26Sold outAug 2024
GN3.26

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
Forage for spruce tips - SMWS GN3.23Sold outJul 2024
GN3.23

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
A powerhouse of petals - SMWS GN3.20Sold outJul 2021
GN3.20

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
Thaifalutin - SMWS GN3.18Sold outJun 2021
GN3.18

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
Gelateria splatter - SMWS GN3.13Sold outApr 2021
GN3.13

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
Cherry lips on a jolly rancher - SMWS GN3.15Sold outFeb 2021
GN3.15

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
A hymn to the god of summer refreshment - SMWS GN3.14Sold outDec 2020
GN3.14

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
Lemon meridian pie - SMWS GN3.2Sold out
GN3.2

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
Little moment of magic - SMWS GN3.10Sold out
GN3.10

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
Pine flavoured ice tea - SMWS GN3.12Sold out
GN3.12

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
Viscous citrus - SMWS GN3.4Sold out
GN3.4

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
Sunshine tea - SMWS GN3.11Sold out
GN3.11

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

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