Gin
The Tobermory Distillery launches its first-ever gin
The only whisky distillery on the Isle of Mull has expanded its distilling skills to produce new Tobermory Gin. The artisan, Hebridean distiller, known for their Tobermory and Ledaig Single Malts has created the first gin in the distilleries over 200-year history. Available from 15th August to both the on and off-trade, Tobermory Gin has…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin unveils new full-strength flavoured gin
Edinburgh Gin continues to expand its full-strength flavoured offering with the creation of Lemon & Jasmine. Following the hugely successful launch of Edinburgh Gin’s Rhubarb & Ginger gin in May, the new Lemon & Jasmine spirit combines the juniper-forward profile of a London Dry with natural flavours of fresh lemon and aromatic jasmine. Sales of…
Read MoreDowntime with Scottish Rugby star Ruaridh Jackson
Scottish Rugby star Ruaridh Jackson may be best known for his skills on the pitch, but turning his hand to gin-making, he and his Garden Shed Drinks Co team are taking the drinks industry by storm. Talking about growing up in Aberdeen, his rugby highlights and dream superpowers, here’s what he had to say… I…
Read MoreTheodore is keeping spirit of the Picts alive
A new gin powered by the spirit of the Picts will mark International Scottish Gin Day. The picts once settled near Theodore Gin’s home in the Northern Highlands. Not much is known for sure about the Picts, but that sense of mystery has inspired the creation of this new spirit. The body-painted warriors are alleged…
Read MoreA new ready-mixed cocktail from Scots distillery
A popular Scottish gin and whisky distiller has today announced the release of its brand new ready-to-drink gin cocktail, Love Bellini. Love Bellini launched at the open air Glasgow music festival, Summer Nights at the Bandstand (running until 10 August) at the Eden Mill gin bar. The Love Bellini is the latest addition to Eden…
Read MoreWhisky and gin brand inspired by Prince Charles
A rare, limited edition single cask whisky from Glen Ord Distillery and a gin made with herbs gathered from around the walls of the Castle of Mey have been launched by a brand inspired by HRH Prince Charles. The launch of the two products marks a major milestone for ‘Mey Selections’ which was established in…
Read MoreBoë Gin’s first title sponsorship is a violet act
A Scots gin firm have signed their first title sponsorship deal, becoming naming partner of Hamilton Park Racecourse’s Ladies’ Night. This year’s event which takes place on Saturday, 3 August, will be officially titled Boë Violet Gin Ladies’ Night. In addition to being the official naming partner, the deal with Stirling based Boë Gin will also…
Read MoreScented gin posters will get up commuters’ noses
An advertising campaign by a Scots gin firm will get up the nose of commuters! Hendrick’s Gin is running an innovative scented poster taking over the corridor of King’s Cross St Pancras Station for two weeks, which links the Piccadilly and Victoria Lines to the Northern Ticket Hall with a full tunnel wrap. In addition…
Read MoreDuo will travel around Scotland on penny farthings
A pair of intrepid cyclists are heading from Lands End to John O’Groats – on Penny Farthings! The adventure began earlier today when Neil Laughton and David Fox-Pitt MBE set off on their 841 mile ride – on their 54-inch diameter wheeled Penny Farthing bicycles. The eccentric fundraising efforts are to raise money for Mary’s…
Read MoreMango and pineapple gin gives a taste of paradise
Eden Mill has launched Mango & Pineapple Liqueur, as part of the Love Gin Liqueur which flew off the shelves this year. The brand-new flavour will now join the Love Gin Liqueur range, which features the titular Love Gin Liqueur, a raspberry and vanilla flavoured tipple which sold over 100,000 bottles since its launch. The…
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