Scotland’s favourite gin is revealed

An online survey of Scotland’s gin lovers has revealed that Isle of Harris Gin is the nation’s favourite Scottish gin for the second year in a row. The consumer survey is run by The Scottish Gin Society, a not-for-profit organisation that promotes and celebrates the Scottish gin industry. In total, 6435 unique votes were cast,…

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Five of the best from Domaine des Tourelles

Peter Ranscombe picks his favourite bottles from a Lebanese winery that traces its roots back to 1868. HAVING grown up in the 1980s, it’s hard not to think of Lebanon without remembering the country’s long-running civil war. From the kidnapping of Brian Keenan, John McCarthy and Terry Waite through to “Beirut” becoming a byword for…

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Grand designs are paying off at House of Elrick

When Stuart Ingram bought the estate four years ago, he wasted no time in making grand plans for the House of Elrick. Mother’s ruin with a slice of lemon. G&T with a wedge of lime. Whatever you call it, however you  enjoy it, gin has long been one of the nation’s favourites. Home to a unique…

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There’s 13 good reasons to gin and bear it

Tickets are going fast for the first The Gin To My Tonic Show, which comes to Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus next month. Taking place from 15 to 17 March, The Gin To My Tonic Show is not your typical gin event – be inspired and entertained with this ultimate gin-centric experience, where you can sample a…

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Scots rugby stars try their hand as mix masters

Eden Mill, the official gin of Scottish Rugby, has released a light-hearted video of Scottish rugby stars Adam Hastings and Blair Kinghorn making cocktails inspired by the Six Nations. Guided by an expert Eden Mill mixologist, the tongue-in-cheek video shows the formidable rugby twosome learning how to make cocktails which take their namesakes from those…

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Drink in all Six Nations at the Ivy

Have you ever wondered what Scotland, France and England taste like? Well last night, my colleague Rosie and I trotted along to a launch event to celebrate a special collaboration between The Ivy on The Square and The Garden Shed Drinks Company  where we got to find out. As the first matches of the six…

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Johnnie Walker’s Game of Thrones whisky is a hit

Increased sales of Johnnie Walker whisky has boosted profits for its owner Diageo. Today, Diageo has announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2018. Dayalan Nayager, managing director, Diageo Great Britain, Ireland and France, was pleased with the half-year results. He said: ‘We’ve experienced a very strong half in GB, with…

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Oro Distilling Company hope it’s V for victorious

Fresh from the successful launch of their debut gin, the Oro Distilling Company has announced the release of its follow-up gin: Oro V. Already an award-winner, Oro V is a modern style of Scottish Dry gin, with a subtler and fresher flavour than its original counterpart. With a soft juniper start, Oro V opens out…

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Delight as Mull spirits company takes bronze award

An Isle of Mull based spirits company has won an international taste award for its gin. Whitetail Gin, based at Tiroran, has been awarded bronze in the World Gin Awards. Distilled in collaboration with Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers, Whitetail Gin is a bronze winner in the UK London Dry Gin category. With over 4000…

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Glasgow ready for first Gin To My Tonic event

Tickets are going fast for the first The Gin To My Tonic Show, which comes to Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus in March. Taking place from 15 to 17 March, The Gin To My Tonic Show is not your typical gin event – be inspired and entertained with this ultimate gin-centric experience, where you can sample a…

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