Ian Macleod Distillers has unveiled a new full-strength flavour for its award-winning Edinburgh Gin brand, created exclusively for global leading travel retail and F&B player, Avolta and available initially in its UK World Duty Free stores.
Edinburgh Gin Grapefruit & Mandarin (1L / 40% ABV) is distilled using fresh grapefruit and mandarin peels. Evocative of long summer days, it is vibrant and refreshing, with bright bursts of zesty pink grapefruit, perfectly balanced with the fruity sweetness of sun-kissed mandarin.
Grapefruit & Mandarin is the fourth full-strength flavoured, Avolta-exclusive Edinburgh Gin and follows Key Lime & Ginger, Strawberry & Pink Pepper and Watermelon & Lime. The two signature serves are with tonic and a twist of grapefruit peel or mixed with grapefruit soda for the perfect sunset serve.
Edinburgh Gin Head Distiller, David Wilkinson says: “The combination of fresh grapefruit and tangy mandarin makes this a vibrant and zesty gin. The addition of Timur pepper enhances the grapefruit aromas, as well as adding a spicy tingle to the aftertaste.”
This new expression has been created in the heart of Edinburgh, just off the Royal Mile at The Arches, Edinburgh Gin’s state-of-the-art distillery and visitor centre, recently voted Gin Distillery Experience of the Year at the Scottish Gin Awards 2025. It complements World Duty Free’s existing range of full-strength gins: The Classic, Seaside, Cannonball and Rhubarb & Ginger, alongside the Elevated Editions gin liqueur range, launched in UK World Duty Free stores last October: Rhubarb & Ginger, Raspberry and Blood Orange & Ginger.
Avolta Global Head of Liquor, David de Miguel says: “We are pleased to partner with Ian Macleod Distillers on the launch of Grapefruit & Mandarin, the latest Edinburgh Gin expression created exclusively for Avolta. The continued development of this exclusive range reflects strong collaboration and a shared focus on bringing differentiated, high-quality products to travellers in our UK World Duty Free stores.”
“We are delighted to unveil our new full-strength flavoured gin, Grapefruit & Mandarin, which showcases the craft and creativity of Edinburgh Gin to World Duty Free shoppers,” says Ian Macleod Distillers Head of Global Travel Retail, William Ovens. “We are confident that Grapefruit & Mandarin will follow solidly in the footsteps of its three Avolta-exclusive predecessors and be a successful addition to the range.”
Edinburgh Gin was the first gin brand to introduce flavour to the category back in 2010 and is the number one super premium gin in UK travel retail. Edinburgh Gin was the pioneers of the popular Rhubarb & Ginger flavour profile with its liqueur that launched on to the market in 2014.
