Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has announced its new-look Golf Gin product is now available on the shelves of 202 Waitrose stores across the UK in their first-ever nationwide listing, with the popular supermarket having grocer exclusivity for 3-months.
Eden Mill’s Golf Gin is launching in stores with a refreshed bottle design and is the world’s first spirit to be distilled with botanicals foraged from the Old Course in St Andrews.
The London Dry gin is exclusively available in the grocery channel across the UK at Waitrose stores now, following a nationwide listing. It will also be available on Eden Mill’s website and in their retail stores.
Known as the most famous golf course in the world, the Old Course is hallowed ground for the golfing community. Across its 95 acres, gorse and heather line the fairways and bunkers, with fragrant lavender growing in the rooftop garden of their clubhouse.
Collaborating with The Links Trust, Eden Mill has used these native botanicals to distill its Golf Gin, making the product a true distillation of the home of golf.
Commenting on the news, Rennie Donaldson, chief executive officer at Eden Mill, said: “St Andrews is the beating heart of our brand and it’s the historical home of golf, so we’ve always wanted to authentically tie our Golf Gin product to the town. Foraging botanicals from the world famous Old Course has allowed us to do just that.
“A UK-wide listing at Waitrose is the perfect launch pad for the gin. Golf participation has been increasing consistently since 2020 and is showing no signs of letting off, so we’re delighted to have developed the perfect pour to toast to this growing segment.”
Adding to Rennie’s comments, Waitrose spirits buyer, John Vine, said: “We have an avid audience of gin enthusiasts who shop with us and take the time to discover new brands with interesting stories. Eden Mill’s Golf Gin fits this bill to a tee – crafted with botanicals foraged from the Old Course St Andrews and distilled in their brand-new, sustainable distillery, we are sure this will pique the curiosity of our shoppers.”
Situated just 8 minutes drive from the Old Course, Eden Mill’s new distillery can be seen across the Eden Estuary from the 6th hole. The distillery has already begun production of gin and whisky and is set to open its world class visitor centre in August 2025 – offering immersive gin and whisky experiences, a retail space and a top- floor cocktail bar where guests will be able to sit back, relax and enjoy stunning views across the Eden Estuary.
All electricity at Eden Mill’s distillery will be 100% renewable, coming from either the solar farm belonging to the University of St Andrews or from renewable tariffs on the grid. The business is working on various other sustainability initiatives, including their partnership with MiAlgae which was announced in October 2024 – using effluent from the distillation process to create a source of algae that doesn’t rely on sea fish stocks.
More information on the brand and how to book experiences can be found at: https://www.edenmill.com/
