Posts Tagged ‘gin’
Eden Mill: what happens when gin meets wine?
Eden Mill distillery has aged its latest gins in red wine and white wine casks, as Peter Ranscombe discovers. MAKING gin is – relatively – easy. As long as your spirit tastes of juniper then it’s job done, as far as the labelling gods are concerned. But making your gin stand out from the ever-growing…
Read MoreExton Park: Tasting the future of English sparkling wine?
Has Corinne Seely created ‘an English Bollinger’ at Exton Park, asks Peter Ranscombe. MOST English winemakers are faced with a simple choice. Make a “vintage” wine labeled with the year in which all the grapes were harvested. Or create a “non-vintage” blend by mixing a small amount of previous years’ wines – “reserve” wines –…
Read MoreFollowing the spice route to Azaline
Peter Ranscombe samples a pinot noir-driven vermouth that takes drinkers on a trip to the Orient. ONE of the most exciting aspects of tasting a new drink is pulling it apart to study its components. Why does this wine taste of lemons, and butter, and vanilla? Why does this whisky taste of dark chocolate, and…
Read MoreHuge sales rise thanks to virtual drinks events
A Scots distillery has seen online sales increase by 250% over the past year, thanks to the success of their virtual drinks experiences. When COVID hit in March 2020, the Stirling Distillery tour, shop and gin school were all temporarily closed, so the business had to rethink its approach and fast. Founders June and Cameron…
Read MoreStrathallan School launches exclusive new gin
Strathallan School is toasting its collaboration with The Perth Distillery Co, the makers of Perth Gin, as they launch a special edition, small-batch handcrafted gin. The partnership offers an exciting new opportunity for the Perthshire school as senior students will get hands-on experience in the craft of distilling and all profits from the gin will…
Read MoreAll is still no more at the Falkirk Distillery
The Falkirk Distillery is now distilling single malt whisky, after a frustrating period of delays. Issues relating to planning due to the proximity to a section of the Antonine Wall and the global pandemic slowed down their progress. But, finally, founder George Stewart is delighted to be back on track. He said it was ‘a…
Read MoreBarra Distillery reveals its £5million plans
Isle of Barra Distillers have revealed plans to build a whisky and gin distillery on the island. They plan a £5 million distillery, with a visitor centre, which is expected to bring at least 30 jobs on the island and generate tourism both locally and further afield. Kate and Michael Morrison started developing the plans…
Read MoreA £6million boost for the Glen Garioch Distillery
Beam Suntory is making a £6 million investment in a Scottish distillery. Glen Garioch’s renowned distillery in Oldmeldrum, near Aberdeen, will return to more traditional production processes, while also introducing new cutting-edge technology for direct-fired distillation. The planned changes will also reduce the distillery’s carbon footprint. Work began in 2020, and various stages are expected…
Read MoreVirtual gin tasting evening will boost a worthy cause
The team behind Scotland’s premier shooting club for women are holding a special charity evening next month. Glad Rags Events, who run Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags, are holding a virtual gin tasting evening in partnership with Stirling Distillery, in aid of Children1st. This will take place on Friday, April 2, at 6.45pm. There will…
Read MorePlanning permission for Loch Lomond distillery
Planning permission has been granted to build a new distillery on the shores of Loch Lomond. Glen Luss Distillery is aiming to create a single malt Scotch whisky, a gin, aged and new make rums, small batch vodka and a line of craft beers, from the shores of Loch Lomond. The plans for Glen Luss…
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