Kokoro Gin launches Japanese-flavoured liquers

Kokoro London Dry Gin, the British Gin with a Japanese heart, was founded by James Nicol who lives in Edinburgh. The company has now launched a range of three premium gin liqueurs with flavours from Japan. Kokoro Blueberry and Lemongrass, Kokoro Yuzu and Ginger and Kokoro Cherry Blossom will be available to wholesalers and the…

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Lidl pops-up in Edinburgh with gin range

Peter Ranscombe heads down to the capital’s Castle Street for a preview of the German grocer’s gin range. POP-UPS have become a regular fixture on our high streets, filling empty shops with retailers for a short period of time. They can be a great way for new businesses to dip their toes into the water…

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Persie Distillery launches gin for dog lovers

Persie Distillery in Blairgowrie has released Labrador Gin, a new tipple for Scottish dog lovers. The distillery has teamed up with Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society (PADS) to raise funds with its new expression. Simon Fairclough, distiller and managing director at Persie Distillery, said: ‘As Persie Distillery entered its third year of trading, we wanted to…

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Award-winning chef to cook up a storm at Open after party

The chef behind 2 AA rosettes and Michelin-recommended The Tayberry will cater for celebrities and golfers at Hamilton Grand Live – The Open Championship after party on 22 July. Adam Newth (27), proprietor of the Broughty Ferry restaurant, was crowned Young Scottish Chef of the Year and Young Scottish Seafood Chef of the Year in…

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Swapping Islay distillery for Irish whiskey

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Mark Reynier, currently the CEO of the Waterford Distillery in Ireland. Most of us recall him as the previous owner of Bruichladdich on Islay and how he and his team made that Distillery a household name within whisky circles. Mark bought the old Waterford Brewery from Diageo back…

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