Our Story
Before Ben Lomond was a gin, it was a mountain.
But more than a mountain, it was a meeting point.
Beacon Mountain Story
Derived from the Celtic word Lumon, Ben Lomond translates to Beacon Mountain.
Historically, a fire burned at its summit, guiding people from the four corners of Scotland and beyond. Those curious enough to make the climb were rewarded, unlocking views that pointed toward further adventure.
That same sense of adventure is what we set out to channel in our gin.
Our beacon will guide you so far, but beyond that lies the freedom to drink wherever and however you choose. Be that somewhere familiar with a classic, or off-grid with something new, there are no wrong routes. Look around. All paths are there to be trodden. So fill your glass and journey on.
Ben Lomond gave us an adventurous spirit, we bottled it.
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New Roots in Luss
Across the water from our mountain namesake, on the western shore of Loch Lomond, our compass led us home to Luss.
It’s a village shaped by mountain and loch. Light shifting on open water. Weather rolling down from the hills. Cobbled lanes that lead to the shore, rowan trees climbing behind, and boats pushing off toward wide horizons. This is a place where walkers, swimmers, and wanderers gather today, continuing a long tradition shaped by roaming clans and early explorers drawn here by land, water, and promise.
The name Luss comes from the Gaelic word lus, meaning herb or plant. A name rooted in the land itself, and in a place long guided by the knowledge of what grows wild here. It’s a meaning that feels unmistakably right, tying Luss not just to its landscape, but to flavour, craft, and a deep botanical heritage that still shapes how we think about our gin today.
The adventurous spirit of Beacon Mountain runs through every bottle. Luss keeps us rooted, but curiosity keeps us moving. Some of our botanicals grow close to home, others are found much farther afield. They meet in the glass, brought together by a belief that has always shaped great journeys: know where you stand, and never stop looking beyond it.