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Rock Rose Summer Cup: Caithness Strawberries and Distillery Lemon Verbena

Rock Rose Summer Cup: Caithness Strawberries and Distillery Lemon Verbena

7 /10
EDITOR
Distillery: Dunnet Bay Distillers
Type: Flavoured
ABV: 15% ABV
Price: £28
Botanicals: juniper, rhodiola rosea, lemon verbena, strawberry, raspberry

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vibrant citrus and ripe summer berries — aromatic and immediately summery

Palate

Juicy strawberries and raspberries with citrus and herbal notes — smooth and balanced, summer fruit sweetness against sharp citrus, clean and crisp

Finish

Lingering berry sweetness with coastal freshness — the Rock Rose character present even at 15%

First Impressions

Rock Rose Summer Cup is an aromatic gin liqueur infused with Caithness Summer Fruits strawberries and raspberries alongside distillery-grown lemon verbena. At 15%, it is designed for long summer drinks and spritzes.

Tasting

The nose is vibrant citrus and ripe berries. On the palate, juicy strawberries and raspberries with citrus and herbs — smooth, balanced, clean. The finish lingers with berry sweetness and coastal freshness.

The Bottom Line

Rock Rose Summer Cup earns a 7 for a summer liqueur that captures Caithness fruit season. The local strawberries and distillery lemon verbena provide genuine provenance, and the fruity-citrus balance works perfectly over ice with lemonade and fresh berries.

Amelie Farnham
Amelie Farnham
Gin & Botanicals Editor

Contemporary Gin, Flavoured, New Western, Craft Distilling, Botanical Innovation

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