Borders Distillery in Hawick was the first scotch whisky distillery to open in the Borders since 1837. The distillery received a planning permission back in 2015 and the first spirit run took place in March 2018. The distillery is in a beautifully restored Victorian industrial building. They’ve done an impressive job of preserving the historical buildings […]
To celebrate International Scottish Gin Day on the 7th October, I’ve listed a few bottles that I’ve been enjoying recently. There are some newer releases and a few older Scottish gins, all worthy of a place at your home bar. When I find a gin that I really enjoy, I tend to return to it […]
Kalevala Distillery is a small family-owned distillery based in Finnish-Karelia. The distillery produces a selection of gins, rum and vodka. They are certified organic, meaning they only use organically grown ingredients, which are free from any additives or harmful chemicals. The name of the distillery is based on the Finnish national epic, The Kalevala, a significant […]
Crossbill Gin was launched in 2013 and it was the first gin made with 100% Scottish botanicals. These botanicals, juniper and rosehip, are handpicked with care in the Highlands to ensure regeneration of the juniper bushes. Each year they explore different juniper clusters and therefore each batch will be slightly different. Recently, the Glasgow-based Crossbill […]
Spring is in the air! I have teamed up with Duralex® to create a selection of spring cocktail recipes using their beautiful Plum Le Picardie glasses. They are for everyone, for every day and forever! Since 1945, Duralex® has been manufacturing highly resistant, beautiful and bright glassware in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, in the heart of France. […]
It has become a tradition to host a little Valentine’s Day collaboration with Pinkster Gin. Every winter leading up to Valentine’s Day I team up with them to share a few cocktail recipes and, of course, a bottle of their tasty pink gin. The giveaway details are at the end of this blog post. Pinkster […]
The Glasgow-based Gin Spa has had a little upgrade recently. It has been my go-to place for treatments when I’m in the city so I jumped on the chance to go and see the changes myself, and let’s be honest, who can say no to a free spa day!? Gin Spa is the first ever […]
It is the season for hot toddies, those warming drinks made with hot water, honey, lemon and a good measure of something stronger. Anything from whisky, rum, brandy or even gin. Alcohol has for a long time been used for medicinal purposes. You often hear people say they are going to have a hot toddy […]
Tulchan Gin, 45% ABV, is a London Dry gin with a flavour profile based on the flora and fauna of the Speyside region it comes from. Speyside may be better known for its whisky production, but the countryside also lends itself to foraging botanicals for gin making. Inspired by Speyside The Estate, in Speyside near […]