Eden Mill drops off gin on Scots doorsteps

Eden Mill Distillers brought a little joy to an unexpected street of people in Glasgow last week, by dropping off gin gifts on their doorsteps. In a week of great uncertainty and concern, the gin distiller wanted to show their support for everyone doing their bit to stop the spread of coronavirus by practicing social…

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Scotland’s lowest calorie lager is on the market

Tennent’s has announced the launch of Tennent’s Light – Scotland’s lowest calorie light lager at 114 calories per pint and 3.5% ABV – after teasing its release by floating white LED balloons at iconic landmarks across the country. The brewing team at Wellpark has spent the last year perfecting a new light recipe to strike…

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Gin is first with recyclable freepost gin pouches

A Scots gin has become the first gin available in fully recyclable pouches that can be returned to its distillery – for free. Rock Rose Gin, nased at the Dunnet Bay Distillery in Caithness, can be sent back by freepost via standard Royal Mail. Once at the distillery, the pouches will be collected by Terracycle…

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Whyte & Mackay launches Wildcat Bramble gin

Whyte & Mackay continues to grow its gin portfolio by announcing the launch of a new flavour, Wildcat Bramble – the darker, thornier sister to Wildcat Gin. Available at Tesco throughout the UK, as well as in selected bars, Wildcat Bramble has been created to meet consumer demand for fun, varied flavours in up-tempo, after-dark occasions.…

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Boe Gin secures Scottish deal for violet gin

Stirling-based Boe Gin has announced a major milestone with a new national listing with retailer ASDA. Their award-winning Boe Violet Gin rolls out in all ASDA stores across Scotland for the first time after a phenomenal year for the brand. Boe Gin are one of Scotland’s most successful independent gin producers, having announced their financial…

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A big boost for Boë Gin with supermarket deal

Boë Gin has announced two new major national listings in a phenomenal year of growth. Stirling-based Boë’s award-winning Boë Violet flavoured gin will now be available in Co-Op and Scotmid stores across Scotland. Boë Violet, a full-strength gin which uses Boë’s classic Scottish Gin, infused with violet flowers will now be available in 342 Scottish…

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Food on the go with a traditional Scottish baker

Scottish food brand Paterson’s is taking food-to-go snacking to a new level with the launch of their new Fruity & Filling Oat Bars. Representing a twist on a traditional flapjack, Paterson’s Oat Bars are vegan friendly and palm oil free, whilst containing only 170 calories per bar. Handmade in Scotland with real fruit pieces, the…

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The essential guide to fantastic gins

We are in the middle of a gin craze – hardly a week goes by without the release of a new brand or artisanal distillery and serious gin bars are stocking well over 300 brands. But how do you choose? Is Edinburgh Gin a style, or just a name? Can a rose-flower and cucumber infusion…

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Phone box materialises for gin pop up

Hendrick’s Gin is hosting a pop up sensorial phone box portal in Edinburgh today and tomorrow. To celebrate the launch of the their first ever limited edition gin variant, Midsummer Solstice, Hendrick’s can be found at Castle Street in Edinburgh, on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 March, from noon-7pm. The floral phone box disruption will…

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North east gin festival returns next month

A gin festival is to be held in the north east of Scotland in February. After this success of this year’s GIN:NE event, it will be returning to Inverurie, in Aberdeenshire, on Saturday 2 February and Sunday 3 February 2019. It will take place in Inverurie Town Hall. A spokesman said: ‘There will be the…

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