Gin
Eden Mill drops off gin on Scots doorsteps
Eden Mill Distillers brought a little joy to an unexpected street of people in Glasgow last week, by dropping off gin gifts on their doorsteps. In a week of great uncertainty and concern, the gin distiller wanted to show their support for everyone doing their bit to stop the spread of coronavirus by practicing social…
Read MoreIt’s the same pink gin, just a little greener
Eden Mill have launched a new, more sustainable bottle for their best-selling pink Love Gin in time for Mother’s Day. Created in the UK exclusively for Eden Mill, the 50cl crystal cut design honours the distillery’s heritage, replicating the style of bottle used on the Eden Mill distillery site when gin and whisky was made…
Read MoreDistillers launch a new drinks apothecary range
The Harris Wild Rose Tincture is the first release from the Isle of Harris Distillery’s new drinks apothecary range. Designed to complement Isle of Harris Gin serves and cocktails, the range is created in collaboration with plantswoman and herbalist Amanda Saurin. It can be added as required to create subtle new variations of the Harris…
Read MoreA taste of conservation with NTS charity gin
Conservationists for the National Trust for Scotland are celebrating 25 years of protecting and restoring the ancient pine forests in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park with the launch of Pinewood Gin. Produced by the conservation charity that cares for Scotland’s national and natural treasures, the gin is created using botanicals from the pinewoods…
Read MoreNc’nean Distillery in £1.7million funding boost
Scotland’s leading female-founded, organic and sustainable whisky distillery, Nc’nean, has successfully raised more than £1.7m in a new funding round. The money has come from both a crowdfunding campaign and private investors to help accelerate its current growth plans. The innovative whisky distillery exceeded its funding target in little over a week after launching the…
Read MorePupils inspired by Badvo Gin owner at lecture
Kilgraston School was honoured to welcome Helen Stewart, multi award-winning owner of Pitlochry-based Badvo Gin, as part of its Women and Business lecture programme. Helen inspired pupils with tales of her entirely hand-foraged product, and the testing process of setting-up a successful business, telling senior pupils: ‘Think about what really motivates you; follow your passion.’…
Read MoreCaorunn Gin looks to make a global push
Caorunn Gin has appointed the Leith Agency to develop a global campaign which will launch later this year in key focus markets, after a competitive pitch . Caorunn, part of International Beverage Holdings Ltd, is one of the original Scottish super premium handcrafted gins and remains in the top 20 premium gins in the UK.…
Read MoreThe Big Big Gin Festival is back for another round
The award-winning Big Big Gin Festival returns to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange for another round and once again it’s promising something refreshingly different. Having recently won the title of ‘Scottish Gin Event of the Year’ at the Scottish Gin Awards 2019, the organisers are keen to raise the bar yet again, so are set to…
Read MoreDesigns on success for Seven Crofts gin at awards
Ullapool’s Highland Liquor Company was awarded the Best New Launch Design at the World Gin Awards for their Seven Crofts gin. This was the only Scottish gin to be recognised at the awards and comes only 10 months after the launch of Seven Crofts. The news delighted Highland Liquor Company co-founder, Robert Hicks. He said:…
Read MoreA raspberry gin prepared for Mother’s Day
A Highland distillery has brewed up something special for Mother’s Day. Crafted at Balmenach Distillery in the Scottish Highlands, gin master Simon Buley has handcrafted Caorunn Scottish Raspberry in small batches of 1000 litres at a time. Utilising Scotland’s unique natural resources, Caorunn is infused to perfection in the world’s only working Copper Berry Chamber.…
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