Masterchef: The Professionals finalist launches new Scottish gin Rosalind Erskine November 20, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News Restaurant owner and MasterChef: The Professionals finalist, Dean Banks, has launched a new premium Scottish gin - Lunun. Made using the single-fold distillation process, which creates a smooth taste, Lunun...
Glasgow’s Illicit Spirits launch gin smoked with Scottish peat Sean Murphy November 7, 2019 Drink, In the News Dubbed Blacklist, the new gin is black in colour and features a recipe of botanicals designed to enhance the smokey flavour. Founder and distiller Darran Edmond said that they wanted to create a gin with...
Scotland’s newest grain-to-glass distillery, Sutors, launches its first gin Sean Murphy November 7, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News The team at Sutors, which is based at Balinroich near Tain, say they are one of a small band of distilleries in the UK which makes its own spirit, using ingredients grown on its own doorstep. Founded by IT...
New charity calendar reveals the dogs of Scottish gin 2020 Sean Murphy October 24, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News Combining the love of dogs and gin, the calendar features pictures of the four-legged favourites submitted from around the Scottish Gin community, by everyone from distilleries to bars. The brainchild of...
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...
Edinburgh-based drinks company launch world’s first ‘Yard of Gin’ Sean Murphy October 3, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News Delivered in a gold-foiled gift box, the team at Tipple Box say the Yard of Gin features 12 gins and liqueurs hand-selected from distilleries across the UK, including Scottish gins Edinburgh Gin, Rock Rose and...
Rock Rose Gin first to offer fully recyclable gin pouches by post Sean Murphy September 30, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News Rock Rose Gin is offering fully recyclable pouches that can be returned their Dunnet Bay Distillery in Caithness, freepost via standard Royal Mail. Once back at the distillery, the pouches will be collected...
Glenwyvis release award-winning Christmas gin Rosalind Erskine September 27, 2019 Drink, In the News The Glenwyvis Christmas gin, which was awarded gold at the International Wine & Spirit Competition - IWSC, is made in Dingwall with nine botanicals (including locally foraged hawthorn) and is described as...
Scottish gin distillery guide: the best distilleries in Scotland you can visit for a tour or day trip Rosalind Erskine September 10, 2019 Gin, In the News If you're a fan of gin but want to know more about how the spirit is made, there are plenty of Scottish gin distilleries that you can visit for a tour or as part of a day trip. From the capital to the...
New Scottish gins: 10 of the best to try this summer Rosalind Erskine August 3, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News With the current gin boom unlikely to slow down any time soon, these are the best new Scottish gins available to buy now or launching soon. From Island spirits to a launch from a famous chef, which one will...
