Gin
Kokoro Gin launches Japanese-flavoured liquers
Kokoro London Dry Gin, the British Gin with a Japanese heart, was founded by James Nicol who lives in Edinburgh. The company has now launched a range of three premium gin liqueurs with flavours from Japan. Kokoro Blueberry and Lemongrass, Kokoro Yuzu and Ginger and Kokoro Cherry Blossom will be available to wholesalers and the…
Read MoreFayre will mark International Scottish Gin Day
International Scottish Gin Day 2019 will be marked with a special fayre in the capital. Award winning events company No.18 and the organisers of the popular Gin Fayre events have announced their event will take place on International Scottish Gin Day 2019, a day established to raise the profile of Scottish Gin and showcase Scotland…
Read MoreScotland’s favourite gin is revealed
An online survey of Scotland’s gin lovers has revealed that Isle of Harris Gin is the nation’s favourite Scottish gin for the second year in a row. The consumer survey is run by The Scottish Gin Society, a not-for-profit organisation that promotes and celebrates the Scottish gin industry. In total, 6435 unique votes were cast,…
Read MoreGrand designs are paying off at House of Elrick
When Stuart Ingram bought the estate four years ago, he wasted no time in making grand plans for the House of Elrick. Mother’s ruin with a slice of lemon. G&T with a wedge of lime. Whatever you call it, however you enjoy it, gin has long been one of the nation’s favourites. Home to a unique…
Read MoreFestivals go cashless at 2019 True OriGIN events
A season of gin festivals across Scotland will be exclusively cashless this year – starting this weekend. The True OriGINs events will showcase up to 80 different Scottish gins at four events across the country between February and June, beginning today and tomorrow at the Scottish Gin Festival, The Barn, Banchory. But despite a passion for the history and provenance of the spirit,…
Read MoreA new education awaits at Drink School Scotland
We all like something different for a night to remember every now and again. For David Austin, that’s his everyday job. He’s the owner of Drink School Scotland, and he knows what he’s talking about – after all, he has been involved in the wine, spirits and hospitality industry for more than 30 years, at…
Read MoreScots rugby stars try their hand as mix masters
Eden Mill, the official gin of Scottish Rugby, has released a light-hearted video of Scottish rugby stars Adam Hastings and Blair Kinghorn making cocktails inspired by the Six Nations. Guided by an expert Eden Mill mixologist, the tongue-in-cheek video shows the formidable rugby twosome learning how to make cocktails which take their namesakes from those…
Read MoreLimited edition Valentine’s gin set to go on sale
Eden Mill has announced the release of its brand-new Love Gin Liqueur – just in time for Valentine’s Day. The sweet and aromatic Love Gin Liqueur is priced £15.99 (50cl) and can be served neat over ice, with tonic water, or mixed into a delicious cocktail for a romantic Valentine’s evening tipple, from 7 February.…
Read MoreOro Distilling Company hope it’s V for victorious
Fresh from the successful launch of their debut gin, the Oro Distilling Company has announced the release of its follow-up gin: Oro V. Already an award-winner, Oro V is a modern style of Scottish Dry gin, with a subtler and fresher flavour than its original counterpart. With a soft juniper start, Oro V opens out…
Read MoreSaying it with flowers – and a Botanical Bouquet
Edinburgh Gin is launching a gin-first, Botanical Bouquets, in time for Valentine’s Day. The Scottish distiller has played Cupid, coupling up two of Valentine’s most sought after gifts – flowers and gin. Using the same botanicals as the blushing pink recipe of Edinburgh Gin Valentine’s, each striking bouquet contains an arrangement of charming chamomile daisies,…
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