The UK’s leading cocktail festival returns to Edinburgh Sponsored by Cocktails in the City April 16, 2019 Drink, In the News Cocktails in the City Edinburgh is bringing together the city’s most exclusive bars under one roof once again at The Hub on the Royal Mile. Visitors can expect new and exclusive cocktails, immersive...
McQueen Gin launches innovative Coconut and Lime flavoured gin in partnership with Sainsbury’s Sean Murphy March 28, 2019 General McQueen Gin developed what they say is a world-first with the new flavour that brings a '"real taste of the Caribbean" to the consumer. The brand, which has made its name for being experimental with its...
The story of Ginfall – the festival taking gin to Scotland’s local communities Sean Murphy March 6, 2019 Drink, Gin It's the UK's fastest growing spirit category with hundreds of producers, varieties and events popping up all over the country. Now, riding on the wave of success that is the Scottish gin sector, a pair of...
22 of the best whisky bars in Scotland Sean Murphy February 20, 2019 Drink, Whisky, Whisky Features People come to Scotland for its dramatic scenery, warm welcome and rich history - with millions of tourists making their way here from all points of the globe every year. Recently, there has also been a...
The best alternative places to toast the bard around Edinburgh this Burns Night Iain Meldrum January 23, 2019 Drink With Burns Night landing on a Friday this year there’s sure to be many a dram raised in Rabbie’s honour around Auld Reekie. If you’re looking for something a little less traditional, however, these...
Hawksmoor Edinburgh unveils exciting new winter cocktail menu Iain Meldrum January 22, 2019 Drink My visit to Hawksmoor began with a tinge of disappointment. As I approached the imposing façade of the former head offices for RBS on St Andrews Square I fully expected to be ushered in the main door, only to...
New Start-Up Drinks Lab is fizzing over with innovation Sean Murphy December 12, 2018 Drink, In the News The Start-Up Drinks Lab, which launched in June this year following 18 months of planning, offers a facility dedicated to overcoming the challenges in getting new drink ideas into market, including a small...
Brits ‘spend more than £112bn on nights out every year’ Scotsman Food and Drink Staff November 19, 2018 Drink, In the News According to the study, which was conducted by money website thinkmoney, three quarters (78 per cent) of Brits plan a strict budget, but just one in five (21 per cent) can stick to it. Preferred tactics...
Get shaken and stirred at Edinburgh’s Cocktails in the City Sponsored by Cocktails in the City October 9, 2018 Drink, In the News Shaken or stirred, creamy or sour – we love our cocktails. And now there’s a chance to explore the finest drinks created by the most innovative bartenders, all under one roof. Picture: CITC The...
5 great cocktail bars in Edinburgh you must visit Iain Meldrum January 24, 2018 Drink Great cocktail bars in Edinburgh Leith Let’s begin with the easy choices. Leith is an undeniable haven for foodies, with a wealth of excellent (and some not-so- excellent) establishments; home to a...
