Edinburgh Gin

Is Edinburgh Gin an ethical spirits brand?

Distilled in the Scottish capital where it gets its namesake from, Edinburgh Gin is owned by Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd and is listed as one of our above-benchmark brands on our Spirits Ethical Ratings Table.

The Good Shopping Guide recommends that Edinburgh Gin get in touch and apply for Ethical Accreditation. After receiving its application, we would assess Edinburgh Gin before offering it some advice on how to improve its score.

Would you like to see how Edinburgh Gin ranks against other brands within the Ethical Spirits sector? Visit the Spirits Ethical Ratings Table. Our Ratings Table can help you to find out more about the criteria that a brand has to meet to achieve reaching our minimum Ethical Benchmark.

The Good Shopping Guide encourages all brands to follow the example set by our Ethically Accredited brands and adopt more sustainable policies.

What does Edinburgh Gin receive a top rating for?

Due to its lack of negative records, Edinburgh Gin receives a top rating for Public Record Criticisms, Animal Welfare, and Fossil Fuels.

What can Edinburgh Gin do to improve its score? 

Edinburgh Gin’s score within The Good Shopping Guide is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.

In order to score more highly, Edinburgh Gin should focus on publishing a stronger Environmental Report.

For more information on how to improve its score, we encourage Edinburgh Gin to apply for Ethical Accreditation so that we can provide more detail on the categories it needs to revisit.

Would your Spirits brand benefit from Ethical Accreditation? The Good Shopping Guide’s Ratings Tables can show you which other brands within the Ethical Spirits sector have achieved our ethics and sustainability certification. If you would like more information on how your brand can cut through the greenwash, contact us or fill out a rapid initial sustainability assessment form.