Gin
New investment for Eden Mill distillery plans
Edinburgh-based specialist consumer brand investor Inverleith LLP has secured a majority stake in distillers Eden Mill. St Andrews-based Eden Mill, a premium craft gin and Scotch whisky brand, is embarking on the development of its carbon neutral single malt whisky distillery. Eden Mill hopes to be one of the world’s first climate positive distilleries and…
Read MoreUp Helly Aa gin makes a return in 2022
Shetland Distillery Company has announced the return of cask-aged Shetland Reel Up Helly Aa Gin for 2022. A limited-edition gin crafted to celebrate Shetland’s famous Up Helly Aa fire festivals each year, 2022’s expression is the seventh annual release from the Unst-based distiller. Last year’s batch – called ‘not Up Helly Aa’ in line with…
Read MoreEden Nil launches two alcohol-free expressions
Award-winning St Andrews distillers Eden Mill have crafted two alcohol-free expressions available in convenient, ready-to-drink cans as part of their Eden Nil range. Available in Eden Love and Rose Lemonade and Eden Original with Indian Tonic, each can is bursting with flavour and perfect for a night in with friends. Whether you’re avoiding alcohol or…
Read MoreLimited edition gin sourced from community owned island
Ullapool’s Highland Liquor Company is releasing a limited edition Isle Martin 2020 gin bottling. It was created using botanicals foraged exclusively on the community-owned island. The 160 bottles will be sold for £40, with £10 from each sale donated to the Isle Martin Community Trust. Head distiller, Ben Thompson and volunteers from the Isle Martin…
Read MoreDarnley’s launches gin in recyclable pouches
Darnley’s Gin has announced the launch of its recyclable gin pouches as part of their 2022 sustainability strategy. This new plan aims to spread environmental awareness and sustainable practices throughout the brand. The brand-new range is primarily aimed at existing fans, who can simply order their re-fill and decant the gin into their Darnley’s bottles…
Read MoreThe Gin Blue Line will help police with PTSD
The Stirling Distillery has launched its much anticipated Gin Blue Line gin. Created in recognition of more than 200 years of British policing, this special bottling will raise money for police officers, both past and present, who suffer with PTSD. Co-founder of the distillery Cameron McCann is a retired Met police officer, having served in…
Read MoreIt’s the first Oolong tea-infused chai sipping gin
The world’s first Chai-spiced gin has been launched in Edinburgh. Rutland Square Gin has created the first Oolong tea-infused chai sipping gin, created in the heart of Edinburgh and sourced using the finest botanicals from across the globe. Named after the home of the Indian Consulate in Edinburgh, Rutland Square, the premium craft gin draws…
Read MorePeople’s Choice Spirits Awards reveals its finalists
The People’s Choice Spirits Awards has announced its 2022 shortlist of finalists. Now in its second year and part of the People’s Choice Drinks Awards competitions, is the only national spirits awards judged by consumers, assisted by members of the trade. This year, entries have trebled, requiring the help of over 90 judges in Edinburgh,…
Read MoreKirkjuvagr gin reveals new Orkney-inspired bottles.
The Orkney Distillery has launched their bespoke new packaging for the award-winning Kirkjuvagr Gin. A bold and eye-catching design, the bottle features several nods to the company’s Orcadian heritage. The brand’s strapline – Unmistakeably Orcadian – is engraved on the lip of each bottle and the Norse word ‘Afl’ is found written around the neck…
Read MoreBlind tastings crown an 18-year-old Highland malt
Deanston 18 Year Old has triumphed in The Whisky Exchange’s annual tasting, taking the top spot in the only official blind whisky judging undertaken by members of the public. Deanston, a Highland distillery housed in an old cotton mill on the banks of the River Teith, claimed the crown in the 8th annual Whisky of…
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