STORY

Ùrar Gin is the creation of Robin and Motoko, artists and makers whose paths first crossed at the Royal College of Art in 2013. Robin’s roots lie in the Scottish Highlands, while Motoko’s heritage hails from Kyushu, Japan. Over the past decade, their lives have bridged these two distinct landscapes, fostering a shared appreciation for the diverse local botanicals and flavors native to their homelands.

In 2019, they settled at the family-run Pityoulish Farm near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. There, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Cairngorms, they brought their vision to life. Three years of meticulous experimentation and countless distillations later, Ùrar Gin was born—a spirit that embodies their combined heritage and creative spirit.

Infused with exceptional ingredients, Ùrar Gin highlights the wild juniper berries that grow abundantly on the Pityoulish Estate and the rare yuko fruit, found exclusively on the Sotome coast of Nagasaki Prefecture. The result is a crisp, traditional Highland dry gin elevated by bold, aromatic botanicals from western Japan.

More than just a gin, Ùrar is a tribute to the island cultures Robin and Motoko hold close to their hearts—a harmonious blend of Scotland and Japan in every sip.