New gin launched to help raise funds for Doddie Weir’s MND charity Sean Murphy February 13, 2019 Gin, In the News, Producers 45 West Distillers, which produces Burleighs Gin, said that the exclusive Doddie’5 Gin recipe was developed by Burleighs Gin head distiller Ed Gibson and Doddie at the distillery in...
Whisky club organised by St Andrews students donates annual profits to WaterAid charity Sean Murphy December 13, 2018 Drink, In the News, Whisky St Andrews Quaich Society, which is run by locals and students, made its annual donation of profits to the charity at the Cupar Rotary Club Christmas Dinner on Wednesday (14th December). The Society hosts...
Special auction featuring one-off whisky bottles expected to raise over £200k to battle plastic pollution Sean Murphy November 21, 2018 Drink, In the News, Whisky A special online auction that features a selection of one-off bottles of whisky and rum is expected to raise more than £200,000 for non-profit organisations around the world dedicated to battling the impact...
Popular Glasgow restaurant unveils festive menu and excellent charity initiative Rosalind Erskine November 20, 2018 Christmas, Drink, Food As well as getting into the festive spirit, the restaurant is donating money that would have been spent on crackers for each table to Lodging House Mission. Diners will also have the option of adding on...
Leith cocktail festival which supports local charities to return this month Sean Murphy October 31, 2018 Drink, In the News Yule Fest will be offering a host of limited-edition winter warmer cocktails, special discounts and exclusive events to help locals get into the yuletide spirit. Launching on Monday 5th November and running...
Brand ambassadors raise £10,000 for hospitality charity with unique whisky collection auction Sean Murphy October 31, 2018 Drink, Whisky Proving that the spirit of community and collaboration that is evident in the whisky industry can be used for something other than just driving the category of Scotch forward, a group of whisky...
Two top Scottish bars to offer ‘tea’riffic treats this month to raise funds for Macmillan Sean Murphy September 13, 2018 Drink, In the News The ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ campaign is one of Macmillan’s largest fundraisers and has taken place for over 25 years. In total, the event has raised £138 million to help those battling...
Benromach Distillery to sell off first ever cask with profits going to charity Sean Murphy September 3, 2018 Drink, In the News, Whisky Twenty years after the family owned distillery was reopened by His Royal Highness The Duke of Rothesay, the extremely rare Benromach Cask No 1, a limited edition expression taken from the first cask that was...
Glasgow photographer unveils new ‘Dugs in Pubs’ exhibition to raise funds for pet charities Sean Murphy August 4, 2018 Drink, In the News Mark Boyle explained that the exhibition will run in the Variety Bar throughout August and will feature photos of the 'regulars', dogs who are often seen in the bar, as well as rescue dogs to raise awareness...
Brand ambassadors gather together unique whisky collection to auction off for charity Sean Murphy July 19, 2018 Drink, Whisky The brainchild of Craig Johnstone and Andy Bell, the Ambassadors' Collection will be auctioned off by ScotchWhiskyAuctions.com, with the proceeds being to donated The Scottish Licensed Trade Benevolent...
