Posts Tagged ‘cocktail’
Legendary whisky area will celebrate with its first festival of gin
Campbeltown and the Kintyre area are legendary for their whisky, but now it’s set to host its first festival of gin. The inaugural Gintyre Festival will take place from 20-22 April as a collaboration between Campbeltown Town Hall, Explore Campbeltown and local gin producers, Beinn an Tuirc Distillers. A spokesman said: ‘Our aim is to…
Read MoreClassic cocktails given a whisky twist for Robert Burns Night
Whisky and poetry lovers across the world are today celebrating the life and work of iconic Scottish poet, Robert Burns. To mark the event, Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia Single Malt brand ambassador Ibon Mendiguren has crafted a selection of classic cocktails with a twist for Burns Night 2018. Ibon said: ‘We have created an…
Read MoreHotel cocktails with a poignant story will benefit veterans
A prestigious Edinburgh hotel has created cocktails to honour its staff who lost their lives in the First World War – which will benefit charity. Ahead of the final year of the centenary of World War I in 2018, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh has launched a new cocktail menu to celebrate its rich history and pay…
Read MoreA great gift if you’re looking for some Christmas gin-spiration
Glasgow’s multi award winning gin MAKAR is now available in a festive limited edition gift pack containing three of their handcrafted premium gins. The Glasgow Distillery Company has been exceptionally busy over the last few months and their magical elves have crafted the perfect present for botanical-lovers this Christmas – a MAKAR mini festive gift…
Read MoreCapital Christmas cocktail is an Old Fashioned classic
A Christmas cocktail in the capital is just what the doctor ordered this festive season. With Christmas just around the corner, a selection of fine festive cocktails has been prepared for winter drinking. Gingerbread Old Fashioned has been created by R&B Distillers and Usquabae Whisky Bar in Edinburgh. Gingerbread is the scent of yuletide, bringing…
Read MoreScots brewer will be taking St Andrew’s Day celebrations to London
A Scottish boutique brewer is taking St Andrew’s Day to London. Harviestoun, founded in 1983 in Clackmannanshire, are best known for their unique range of cask ales, craft lagers and filtered bottled beers included Bitter & Twisted, Wild Hop IPA and Ola Dubh – Gaelic for ‘black oil’. This St Andrew’s Day, Harviestoun Brewery will…
Read MoreGlasgow’s sense of fun inspires new gin
A new gin echoing Glasgow’s sense of humour has been launched. Gleann Mόr Spirits has launched Glasgow Gin – the second expression in its geographical gin range, following the launch of Leith Gin in July. The design of the bottle is inspired by the iconic Glasgow image of the Duke of Wellington, complete with a…
Read MoreAnniversary couple can be treated like royalty at Britannia
A couple who share their 70th wedding anniversary with the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are set to be spoiled at Scotland’s best visitor attraction. On Monday, November 20, the Queen and Prince Philip will celebrate platinum wedding anniversary. The Royal Yacht Britannia, is searching to find one very special couple, who are celebrating their…
Read MoreThe Scottish demon drinks all set for some Halloween scares
Scottish bars are offering some demon drink this Halloween weekend. Five bars are offering some creepy cocktails as Revolution and Revolución de Cuba will be hosting some chilling events and serving up freakishly fang-tastic drinks in their bars across Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Revolution’s Night of the Bat takes place today and tomorrow, October 27…
Read MoreFormer Gleneagles mixologist takes up new position at The Savoy in London
A former Gleneagles mixologist has taken over as the head bartender at the Beaufort Bar, located within The Savoy in London. Joe Harper, who was assistant bar manager in Perthshire at the Century Bar, succeeded previous head bartender Kyle Wilkinson earlier this month. Having honed his skills at a number of prestigious venues including St…
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