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Author Sean Murphy

Sean Murphy

Sean Murphy

Driven by a passion for all things drinks-related, Sean writes for The Scotsman extensively on the subject. He can also sometimes be found behind the bar at the world famous Potstill bar in Glasgow where he continues to enhance his whisky knowledge built up over 10 years advising customers from all over the world on the wonders of our national drink. Recently, his first book was published. Dubbed Gin Galore, it explores Scotland's best gins and the stories behind those that make them.

Stewart Brewing local heroes beer

Scottish Brewery of the Year Stewart Brewing wants to reward local heroes with free beer and they need your help to find them

Sean Murphy
April 21, 2020
Craft Beer, Drink
The Loanhead based brewing team have announced that they are taking nominations for people who deserve a beer amid the ongoing lockdown and will be donating free cases to some lucky winners. Marketing...
B & M Crunchie bar recipe

B & M create recipe for making a ‘Giant Crunchie Bar’ and the results are pretty impressive

Sean Murphy
April 20, 2020
Food, In the News
Fans of the chocolate covered honeycomb treat can now make their own supersized version thanks to the recipe released by B & M which can be seen below. The perfect recipe to pass the time during the...
Plate Expectations breakfast competition

Edinburgh food blog ‘Plate Expectations’ launches fun 24-hour lockdown breakfast competition

Sean Murphy
April 20, 2020
Food, In the News
Instagram account 'Plate Expectations', which is run by Edinburgh-based food journalist and author of Street Food Scotland Ailidh Forlan, is asking Scottish food fans to create Michelin-starred style mock-ups...
Mackintosh Gin new releases

Popular family-run Angus drinks firm launches two exciting new gins perfect for staying at home with

Sean Murphy
April 17, 2020
Drink, Gin, In the News
Mackintosh Gin has expanded its range with the launch of the Mackintosh Mariner Strength gin and the Pineapple & Grapefruit Old Tom gin. The Mackintosh team once again worked to create them with head...
Graham’s Family Dairy doorstep delivery

Popular Scottish family dairy firm to extend doorstep delivery offering across Scotland

Sean Murphy
April 16, 2020
In the News, Producers
Graham’s The Family Dairy said that as well as widening their catchment area, they'll also be extending the product range on offer. New customers will now benefit from home delivery of milk, including...
Glen Luss distillery

One of Scotland’s most idyllic lochside towns is set to get its own micro-distillery as crowd-funding project is launched

Sean Murphy
April 16, 2020
Drink, Gin, Whisky
The micro-distillery, which plans to open in Luss in May 2021, will be the first distillery and brewery on the shores of Loch Lomond and the first combined beer and spirits production site within the Loch...
OurWhisky virtual whisky festival

OurWhisky launches first virtual whisky festival to raise funds for a charity that supports hospitality staff

Sean Murphy
April 15, 2020
Drink, In the News, Whisky
Set to run online over four consecutive Thursday evenings across April and May, the festival will welcome some of the world’s greatest whisky makers as they guide visitors through a curated selection of...

Sharing whisky knowledge: Edinburgh Whisky Academy offers 30% off all courses to help people learn more about Scotch

Sean Murphy
April 9, 2020
Drink, Whisky
The Edinburgh Whisky Academy stated that in honour of the fact that passion for whisky brings people together they would like to share their whisky knowledge with those that need it. Perfect for currently...

In a bid to help people unwind during lockdown, drinks brand Jägermeister are launching Jäger (Bath) Bombs

Sean Murphy
April 8, 2020
Drink, In the News
The brand say the handcrafted bath time treats will turn any bathwater vibrant green and are infused with distinctive Jägermeister aromatics including aniseed, sweet orange and cinnamon. Tim Hawley,...

Smokehead single malt whisky to launch series of virtual tasting sessions on Instagram

Sean Murphy
April 8, 2020
Drink, In the News, Whisky
Launching on Sunday 12th April at 5pm, Smokehead brand ambassador Mikey Sim and custom Ducati aficionado Tyler Lunceford, creator of The Smoker Ducati motorcycle, will host an Instagram Live...
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