Eddie Izzard channels Fringe spirit with launch of limited edition Edinburgh Gin

According to Edinburgh Gin, Izzard “was a natural choice of partner for Edinburgh Gin” and has stated that “working together, they have co-crafted a one-off recipe and bottle design”.

It's the second time Edinburgh Gin has released a limited-edition bottle, with Flea Bag's Phoebe Waller Bridge launching the initiative in 2021.

Izzard, who now goes under the name 'Suzy' and prefers to be referred to using the pronouns she/her, recently finished a stint playing 19 characters in the theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations.

Speaking on the release, Izzard explained: “As someone who performed from 1981 in 12 Festival Fringe shows over 13 years, I have a strong connection with the great historical city of Edinburgh.

"The seven letters of ‘believe’ each represent a different botanical that has gone into the creation of the new and limited-edition recipe."

A recipe which includes classic Edinburgh Gin botanicals, hints of juniper, coriander seed, angelica, liquorice and orris form the base for each bottle.

However, as Izzard explains, additional botanicals - the initial letters of which all spell out the word “Believe” - are also added to create a truly unique offering.

The recipe sees the addition of Bladderwrack Seaweed, Elderflower, Lemon myrtle, Inca berries, Echinacea, Verbena and Elderberries.