Why It’s On Our Shelves
A beautifully balanced Norfolk gin bringing together real blueberries grown in Norfolk with fresh, bright lemon, WhataHoot Blueberry & Lemon Gin is a celebration of local fruit and handcrafted gin.
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Created in collaboration with Norfolk Blueberries, this full-strength 40% ABV gin uses real blueberries to deliver a naturally rich, juicy berry character. A delicate touch of lemon cuts through the fruit with fresh citrus notes, creating a gin that's smooth and fruity without losing the character of the spirit beneath it.
The result is a wonderfully refreshing combination of natural blueberry sweetness, bright citrus and a clean finish – an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys a fruit-led gin but still wants a proper, full-strength gin rather than a sweet gin liqueur.
Handcrafted by WhataHoot in King’s Lynn, it's also a particularly good example of what can happen when a Norfolk distiller works with locally grown Norfolk produce.
What does WhataHoot Blueberry & Lemon Gin taste like?
Expect ripe, juicy blueberry flavours followed by fresh lemon and a clean, refreshing finish.
The blueberries provide natural fruitiness and gentle sweetness, while the lemon adds enough citrus brightness to keep the gin fresh and balanced.
Are real blueberries used in WhataHoot Blueberry & Lemon Gin?
Yes. WhataHoot Blueberry & Lemon Gin is made using real blueberries and was created in collaboration with Norfolk Blueberries.
The locally grown fruit is an important part of the gin's character, rather than simply relying on a blueberry flavouring to define the spirit.
Where is WhataHoot Blueberry & Lemon Gin made?
WhataHoot is based in King’s Lynn, West Norfolk, where its gins are handcrafted.
This particular gin brings the Norfolk connection even closer by combining WhataHoot's gin-making with locally grown blueberries from Norfolk Blueberries.
Is WhataHoot Blueberry & Lemon a full-strength gin?
Yes. WhataHoot Blueberry & Lemon Gin is bottled at 40% ABV, making it a full-strength gin rather than a lower-alcohol gin liqueur.
Despite its distinctive fruit character, it remains very much a gin, with the blueberry and lemon complementing rather than overwhelming the spirit.
What is the best way to serve Blueberry & Lemon Gin?
WhataHoot recommends serving Blueberry & Lemon Gin with a premium Indian tonic water.
For the perfect serve:
- Plenty of ice
- WhataHoot Blueberry & Lemon Gin
- Premium Indian tonic water
- Fresh blueberries
- A shaving of fresh lemon zest
The simple garnish reinforces the two principal flavours without overpowering the gin.
Why we like it
This is exactly the sort of Norfolk collaboration we love to see: a local distiller taking real, locally grown fruit and turning it into something distinctive.
The combination of juicy blueberry and fresh lemon works particularly well, but it's the connection between WhataHoot and Norfolk Blueberries that makes this much more than simply another flavoured gin.
ABV: 40%
Style: Full-strength fruit gin
Made with: Real blueberries
Distilled: King’s Lynn, Norfolk