15 of the best new Scottish gins to check out for International Gin & Tonic Day Sean Murphy October 18, 2019 Drink, Gin From innovative takes like full-strength fruit gins to traditional styles like London Dry, Scotland's gin scene has never been more vibrant or diverse. So, should you be looking to celebrate International...
Highland breweries take home top prizes at Scotland Independent Beer Awards Sean Murphy October 18, 2019 Craft Beer, Drink, In the News Windswept Brewing Co and Cairngorm Brewery were celebrating after winning big at the prestigious awards, which are run by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). This year's event, which was held at...
Video: cocktail expert shows how you can make your own ‘whisky pods’ Sean Murphy October 17, 2019 Drink, In the News Created for London Cocktail Week in partnership with cocktail legend Alex Kratena, the Glenlivet ‘Capsule Collection’ was a limited edition offering of whisky cocktails served in a seaweed-extract...
New coffee brand launches in Dumfries and Galloway supporting mental health charities Sean Murphy October 17, 2019 Drink, In the News The brainchild of local farmer James Rhys, who moved to Scotland several years ago after struggling with his own mental health, Farm Boy Brews is a new enterprise that combines his love of coffee with the...
Edinburgh Gin unveil latest release with launch of new Bramble & Honey Gin Sean Murphy October 17, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News Bucking the trend for lower abv liqueurs, the new gin joins the brand's full strength flavoured gin range which includes Rhubarb & Ginger Gin and the fragrant Lemon & Jasmine Gin launched this...
Aldi launches free wine course for customers to take the confusion out of bottle buying Sean Murphy October 17, 2019 Drink, In the News, Wine Dubbed the Aldiploma, the new course will try to help customers navigate the complicated world of wine after it was revealed that two thirds (63 per cent) of Brits are confused about wine and a further 57 per...
The Scottish Baking Awards return for 2020 in bid to find Scotland’s best Sean Murphy October 17, 2019 Food, In the News Established in 2009, founder Melanie Andrews MBE is looking to bring the prestigious event back next year, following a break over the past few years. Melanie said: "When I first started out I travelled all...
Shock as no Scotch whiskies make it into Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2020 top 3 Sean Murphy October 17, 2019 Drink, Whisky An American bottling once again scooped the crown this year, following in the footsteps of fellow US whiskey William Larue Weller 128.2 proof, which won last year. According the controversial whisky writer...
Sale of ‘ghost village’ site offers dream opportunity for whisky fans to own their own Scottish distillery Sean Murphy October 16, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky The distillery development site, which can be found on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll, is already attracting interest from around the world, according to the firm in charge of selling the plot. The area for...
New Channel 4 show challenges family to give up meat or face sending adopted ‘pet’ to slaughter Sean Murphy October 16, 2019 In the News, Producers The channel 4 show states that it will aim to challenge Brits on how much they "really know about the animals they put on their plates". In order to do this, the families featured will be asked to share...
