Dr. Squid Gin

Dr. Squid uses real squid ink during production.

Dr Squid is very theatrical – it pours an inky blue black colour which turns pink when mixed with tonic.

Dr Squid is a savoury expression, using coriander and sea buckthorn to give a mediterranean warmth, lemon peel adds a citrus lift, vanilla and cinnamon to create the velvety mouthfeel and of course squid ink which adds a slight saline quality to the liquid.

Squid Ink is such a powerful ingredient that only a minimal amount is needed both for the distilling and colour or infusion of the gin. Vanilla was added to the base of the recipe to give a well rounded mouthfeel and perceived sweetness, coupled with sea buckthorn for a tart, fresh fruit finish.

Dr Squid pours black and when mixed with tonic turns a vivid pink. It also makes for a great Gin Mule when poured over crushed ice and ginger beer.

Dr Squid Gin has consistently been one of the best-selling independent gins in Britain since its launch five years ago. Not only for it’s gorgeous steam-punk aesthetic, but mainly because the gin delivers a flavour that stands out from all others – just one taste and you’ll understand what we mean.