Thor’s Tipi Bar to return to Edinburgh’s Waverley Mall rooftop Scotsman Food and Drink Staff September 10, 2020 Drink, In the News Thor's Tipi Bar will be reopening on October 16 in the lead up to the festive season, and will stay open until after New Year. Thor's will be popping back up on Waverley Mall’s iconic rooftop in the...
Edinburgh’s Buck and Birch launch autumn appeal – here’s how you can swap foraged fruits for drinks Rosalind Erskine September 10, 2020 Drink, In the News Rupert Waites and Tom Chisholm, the brains behind foraged drinks brand and pop-up dining experience, Buck and Birch, are asking for your autumnal wares in return for gift vouchers. Buck and Birch created...
Benriach reveals a new look and flavour range – inspired by the distillery’s location and heritage Rosalind Erskine September 10, 2020 Drink, In the News Speyside's Benriach Distillery has recently revealed new look labels and packaging, and a range of flavour-forward Single Malts - both inspired by the distillery’s creative heritage. Known for its...
SMWS launch competition to win a cask worth £10k – to mark the start of their annual Gathering Rosalind Erskine September 9, 2020 Drink, In the News The team behind The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) are offering one lucky member the chance to win a cask of whisky from Holyrood Distillery. The competition marks the start of the society's annual...
Glengoyne celebrates new look branding and eco-packaging with ‘unhurried’ art series Rosalind Erskine September 9, 2020 Drink, In the News Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has partnered with revered conceptual artist, Jonathon Keats on a one-of-a-kind “unhurried” art project to celebrate its new look. Jonathan has worked with a...
The Finnieston restaurant launches oyster and whisky festival to celebrate opening new bar Rosalind Erskine September 8, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News To launch its brand new Oyster Bar, The Finnieston is hosting The Oyster and Whisky Festival over the weekend of the 11 and 12 September. Diners can tuck into various seafood dishes, from a plate of oysters...
Creative Scottish duo release drinks inspired custom trainers – with Buckfast, Tennent’s and MD2020 designs Rosalind Erskine September 7, 2020 Drink, In the News After a successful launch of a range of custom Nikes, Customs Glasgow have released a second collection of trainers - and they're inspired by popular drinks. Customs Glasgow was set up during lockdown by...
Pitt Street Market to launch Pittöberfest this month – here’s what to expect Rosalind Erskine September 7, 2020 Drink, In the News Last year Edinburgh’s Pitt Street Market hosted its inaugural version of Oktoberfest, but with this year’s German outing cancelled, the Leith based market will return to celebrate the capital’s own city...
Boë Gin to release new expression that pairs better with lemonade than tonic Rosalind Erskine September 7, 2020 Drink For centuries the G&T has been a staple fixture on bar menus, but new data from Stirlingshire-based brand, Boë Gin, suggests it may have a new challenger. Across the UK over half (53 per cent) of gin...
“I never anticipated the potential it could have for me in my life” – son sells birthday collection of Macallan whiskies valued at £40k Rosalind Erskine September 6, 2020 Drink, In the News A collection of Macallan whisky that was bought to celebrate a son's birthday has been sod for £44,000. Matthew Robinson, 28, was born in 1992 and his dad, Pete, bought a bottle of Macallan to...
