Gin
Four new arrivals on the global spirits scene
Whisky, gin and rum are at the heart of Ian Macleod Distillers’ latest entries to the global travel retail market. Ian Macleod Distillers is putting a spotlight on its gin and whisky flavour expertise and craftsmanship at TFWA Cannes, with the launch of Edinburgh Gin Lemon & Jasmine full strength gin, Edinburgh Gin Raspberry full…
Read MoreEvent goers will be in good spirits with new gin sponsor
Premium Scottish gin and whisky distiller Eden Mill has announced it is the official gin sponsor at Glasgow’s iconic arena the SSE Hydro. The three-year deal sees Eden Mill’s award-winning Original Gin become the official house gin, as well as its Love Gin and Mixology bottles being stocked for gin loving customers. To celebrate the…
Read MoreEnjoy a cloudy lemonade with a spirited difference
Many of us enjoy a chilled cloudy lemonade to help us relax. A Scottish distiller has now put a different slant to it, as a new crossbreed juniper-led gin, macerated in Sicilian lemon peel, has joined the LoneWolf pack. Craft beer expert BrewDog has cut its teeth with the BrewDog Distilling Co,. launching a series…
Read MoreNew Spiced Rhubarb Crumble gin is unveiled
Award-winning Scottish distillers Eden Mill have today announced the latest addition to their popular Love Gin Liqueur range. Spiced Rhubarb Crumble will join Mango & Pineapple and Raspberry, Vanilla & Meringue liqueurs which flew off the shelves earlier this year. Presented in a bespoke, embossed glass bottle, the new release builds upon the popularity the…
Read MoreEight servings from Eight Lands
Speyside’s newest distillery has chosen to make white spirits instead of whisky, as Peter Ranscombe reports. STAND at the top of Ben Rinnes on a clear day and you can look down from Moray’s most famous Corbett to see eight counties – Aberdeenshire, Banff, Moray, Nairn (the best one, obvs), Inverness-shire, Ross & Cromarty, Sutherland,…
Read MoreBrussels Sprout flavour gin is on the way
The Christmas spirit is on its way – and this year, Brussels Sprout flavour gin is on the way. Pickering’s Gin baubles are back for Christmas and this year the gin gift contains six new and original Christmas inspired gins – Christmas Clementine, Festive Cranberry, Spiced Pear and Cinnamon, Figgy Pudding, Plum and Ginger –and…
Read MoreGin visitor experience at Benromach
Speyside is set to welcome new visitors this month when the Red Door Gin experience opens its doors at Benromach Distillery in Forres, creating the region’s first single site whisky and gin visitor attraction. The new visitor attraction will give gin fans the chance learn the story of Red Door Gin, from the history of…
Read MoreA celebration of exceptional spirits from Scotland
A supermarket has revealed the line-up for its first ever Spirits of Scotland Festival – showcasing a hand-picked selection of the finest spirits from some of the country’s most renowned local distilleries. Launched this week, the festival will take place in all 87 Aldi stores in Scotland giving customers the chance to taste the very…
Read MoreOrder! Order! Verdant Gin wins House of Commons tender
The House of Commons has awarded Dundee distillery, Verdant Spirits, the contract to be their sole supplier of a House of Commons Gin. The Scots firm will supply a special edition of their award-winning spirit. Verdant Spirits will not only provide their gin but will also deliver expert training and tastings for the House of…
Read MoreOrkney Distillery achieves five stars – in a year
An Orkney gin company which opened its premises to visitors just over a year ago is celebrating after having achieved its Five Star Quality Assurance award at its first grading visit. The Orkney Distillery and Visitor Centre, situated on Kirkwall’s harbour front, is the home of Kirkjuvagr Orcadian gin and received the award from VisitScotland.…
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