Isle of Barra Distillers unveil new Ada still – here’s what that means for their Barra Atlantic Gin Rosalind Erskine December 9, 2020 Drink, In the News The family owned distillers on the Isle of Barra, home of Barra Atlantic Gin, has welcomed a new addition to the distillery - a 300-litre copper still. The new still, named Ada after the latest arrival to...
Mackintosh Gin wins gold and silver medals at the 2020 Scottish Gin Awards Rosalind Erskine November 16, 2020 Drink, In the News Mackintosh Gin have added further awards to their trophy cabinet after winning a gold and silver medal at the recent Scottish Gin Awards. The awards, which celebrates excellence in Scottish gin, named the...
Whitetail Gin launches range of liqueurs in time for Christmas Rosalind Erskine November 9, 2020 Drink, In the News The new Whitetail Gin liqueurs, all bottled at 22% abv, include Ginger, Vanilla & Rhubarb, Aqua Mint & Lime, Lemon Balm & Elderflower, Late Summer Berry and Pink Grapefruit &...
Scottish Gin Awards 2020 finalists revealed – did your favourite make the list? Rosalind Erskine November 2, 2020 Drink, In the News The Scottish Gin Awards 2020 finalists have been announced, with 65 companies and 154 gins progressing to the final stage of the anticipated awards night, which this year will be a virtual event. Earlier...
Scan season 2: Celebrating International Scottish Gin Day Rosalind Erskine October 23, 2020 Drink, Gin, In the News This week on Scran we chat all things Scottish gin with Gin Cooperative founders Natalie and Martin Reid and author of Gin Galore, Sean Murphy. With International Scottish Gin Day falling on 24 October this...
12 of the best new gins to try this month for International Scottish Gin Day Rosalind Erskine October 21, 2020 Drink From flavoured gins and liqueurs to classics and a colourful collection, there's something for all this International Scottish Gin Day. Northwest Passage expedition gin Orkney Distilling Limited is set...
Isle of Skye Distillers launch ‘spookily spiced’ gin – and it’s ideal for Halloween drinks Rosalind Erskine October 21, 2020 Drink, In the News The team behind Misty Isle Gin have launched a spookily spiced gin just in time for Halloween. Complete with a spooky back story, the gin is inspired by ghosts that apparently haunt the island. With...
Aberdeen’s House of Botanicals reveals new look for Old Tom gin range Rosalind Erskine October 14, 2020 Drink, In the News The House of Botanicals in Aberdeen recently revealed a fresh new look for their range of classic, maple and seasonal raspberry Old Tom Gins. Owner of House of Botanicals, Adam Elmegirab said: "To assist in...
80% Glaschu, Glasgow, restaurant review Gaby Soutar September 22, 2020 Restaurant Review What to wear on my first train trip to Glasgow for five months? There’s a little silky floral number, the Scandi minimal grey linen piece, or the workaday blue one. It’s...
The Gin Cooperative adds the 450th gin to their extensive A-Z – and it’s from Isle of Skye Distillers Rosalind Erskine August 30, 2020 Drink, In the News The Gin Cooperative, a membership based business that supports Scotland’s gin makers and brand owners, has added the 450th Scottish Gin to their huge A - Z list of Scottish gins. Established in December...