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...
Speyside distillery releases spooky whisky for Halloween Rosalind Erskine October 18, 2019 Drink, In the News Matured in both sherry and bourbon seasoned casks, the Halloween whisky is finished in peated casks and bottled at natural colour. The resulting single malt has distinct aromas of wood smoke and creamy...
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...
8 of the best gin bars in Edinburgh to try this International Gin & Tonic Day Rosalind Erskine October 18, 2019 Drink, In the News Scotland is one of the largest producers of gin in the world, it is no wonder our cities are opening gin bars left, right and centre, and Edinburgh is no exception. Each of these bars offer a wide range of...
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...
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...
East Lothian 5k Gin Run 2019: date, race times and how to register Rhona Shennan October 16, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News If you want to get involved, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming 2019 Gin Run in East Lothian. What is the Gin Run? A fun run for gin and running enthusiasts, the even is less about...
