Posts Tagged ‘gin’
The August 2021 issue of Scottish Field is out now
The August edition of Scottish Field has arrived in shops – and we’re celebrating all things gin. This month, we reveal the results of the annual Scottish Field Gin Challenge, as we pick our top drinks in three categories. Editor Richard Bath said: ‘We drinkers seem to have split into two camps over the past…
Read MoreFormer teacher turning barrels into whisky bars
A former teacher has had a change of career as he now creates whisky bars for the stars, including Outlander’s Sam Heughan. Freddie Main, a former design and technology teacher for more than 20 years switched paths during lockdown to launch Oak & Black, which specialises in making bespoke mini bars from old whisky barrels…
Read MoreBar + Block opens on Glasgow’s St Enoch Square
A stylish and modern all-day dining steakhouse and cocktail bar has opened in Glasgow. Bar + Block on Glasgow’s St Enoch Square offers an extensive range of high- quality steaks, handmade burgers and grazing plates, alongside creative cocktails and craft brews. Carnivorous cravings will be satisfied with an ever-changing selection of quality steaks, prepared by…
Read MoreSpritz Garden is all ready to open in St James Quarter
A striking new al fresco Spritz Garden at Edinburgh’s new St James Quarter is set to launch on June by the team behind Edinburgh Cocktail Week. It all gets underway the same day that the vibrant shopping destination will open its doors for the first time. Run in partnership with the French aperitif, Lillet, the…
Read MoreNew Shetland Reel gin is all ready to blast off
Shetland Reel has announced the launch of Countdown Gin, a new collaboration with Shetland Space Centre. The launch brings together two dynamic and ambitious enterprises, both of which operate from the island of Unst, Britain’s most northerly inhabited island. The gin marks the official countdown to the UK’s first ever vertical satellite launch, which is…
Read MoreLine-up revealed for store’s Scottish Spirits Festival
Aldi has revealed the line-up for its in-store Scottish Spirits Festival, featuring a host of craft beverages from across Scotland. After being selected as part of Aldi’s Next Top Product search, Bothy Trading’s new Hipflask Sloe Bramble Gin Liqueur (£9.99, 20cl) will be available to pick up in store from this Thursday, May 20. Hand…
Read MoreLow alcoholic botanical spirit launched in a paper bottle
A Scots firm has introduced a new drink which is one of the first spirits to be housed in a 94% recyclable paper bottle. With the ever expanding collection of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol spirits entering the market, NB Distillery wanted to turn it up a notch, with their collection of award-winning spirits expanded to include…
Read MoreHolyrood Distillery: A ‘rude’ reawakening in the courtyard
Holyrood Distillery has created a ‘sipping gin’ that’s ideal for its reopened courtyard, as Peter Ranscombe discovers. IN A world with more and more gin, it’s becoming harder and harder to find anything that stands out from the crowd. Yet Holyrood Distillery may have just cracked it. The Edinburgh whisky maker set out to create…
Read MoreA special Scottish residents staycation offer
Experience an unforgettable stay in the heart of Edinburgh and celebrate your first night away with this limited edition offer. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian reopened on April 26 along with Peacock Alley Lounge for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, and Guerlain Spa & Health Club complete with two gyms, indoor pool, jacuzzi…
Read MoreEden Mill: what happens when gin meets wine?
Eden Mill distillery has aged its latest gins in red wine and white wine casks, as Peter Ranscombe discovers. MAKING gin is – relatively – easy. As long as your spirit tastes of juniper then it’s job done, as far as the labelling gods are concerned. But making your gin stand out from the ever-growing…
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