The Botanist Islay Dry Gin is made at the famous Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay. This fantastic gin is distilled in the distillery’s “Ugly Betty” still. A total of 31 botanicals make up the recipe of this world-class spirit, 22 of which are native to Islay. The Botanist is the brainchild of renowned master distiller Jim McEwan.