Gin
In high spirits with new Foghouse gin brand
A renowned Aberdeenshire spirits business has launched its own unique brand range, kicking off with the nation’s current favourite spirit, gin. Mike Stuart, who founded the Inverurie Whisky Shop in 2015, has launched a new company named Foghouse Spirits, which will evolve in time to include a single cask whisky range and rum. Mike, 38,…
Read MoreHolyrood Distillery launches Height of Arrows gin
Holyrood Distillery has announced the launch of a new gin, available this month. Height of Arrows has been created with whisky in mind, rejecting the idea of botanical additions to win flavour and instead relying on the basic ingredients. It is said to be evocative of a whisky experience through use of beeswax and salt,…
Read MoreGin investment boost for the new Ardgowan DIstillery
Ardgowan Distillery has announced plans for a new bespoke centre for Blackwoods Gin at their Inverkip site. An initial tranche of £3 million has been approved by shareholders of London-listed firm Distil plc,who have previously provided a loan of up to £5 million, with the potential of an additional follow-on loan of up to £2…
Read MoreClimate positive spirits are cutting carbon footprint
Arbikie Distillery has announced a partnership between its world-first climate positive Nàdar spirits range and ecoSPIRITS. Founded in 2018, and now used by almost 700 leading bars, restaurants, and hotels worldwide, ecoSPIRITS is the world’s first closed-loop distribution technology for premium spirits. By nearly eliminating packaging waste in the premium spirits supply chain, ecoSPIRITS provides…
Read MoreA fascinating look at The Philosophy of Gin
Few spirits have boomed in the way gin has in the last decade. Exploring the history, chemistry and surprising cultural significance of our great love, Mother’s Ruin, The Philosophy of Gin offers an insight into this juniper-fuelled world which is said to have begun in Holland. An expert in top tipples, Peyton dives into gin’s…
Read MoreBonnie & Wild: Toasting Scotland’s drinks
The Bonnie & Wild food hall in Edinburgh’s new St James Quarter is showcasing Scotland’s whiskies, gins, and beers – plus a wine or two, writes Peter Ranscombe. AFTER last night’s official opening, I think it’s fair to say that Bonnie & Wild is going to live up to the hype. The upmarket food hall…
Read MoreWe chat gin and rugby in the Scottish Field podcast
If you like your gin and competitive sport, then this week’s Scottish Field podcast is just the one for you. This week, our podcast sees Scottish Field’s own John Boyle join web editor Kenny Smith, as they have a chat about the magazine’s annual gin challenge. The 2021 results appear in this month’s magazine, where…
Read MoreLidl’s Hortus gin spreads its international wings
The Hortus gins being released tomorrow by Lidl add some exotic overseas touches to the range, as Peter Ranscombe finds out. LIDL’S Hortus gin brand has won many fans over the years – including those who tried it at the German supermarket chain’s pop-up gin club in Edinburgh. Now, its latest releases – which hit…
Read MoreThe August 2021 issue of Scottish Field is out now
The August edition of Scottish Field has arrived in shops – and we’re celebrating all things gin. This month, we reveal the results of the annual Scottish Field Gin Challenge, as we pick our top drinks in three categories. Editor Richard Bath said: ‘We drinkers seem to have split into two camps over the past…
Read MoreEden Mill launches nine new premium gins – and new bottles
Eden Mill distillers has announced a significant bottle redesign in a major step forwards in their journey to carbon neutrality – and launched nine new gins. The announcement follows the recent news that their climate positive distillery and visitor attraction which will use biomass plant and field electricity to power stills will open in spring 2022.…
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