It would be rude not to drink cocktails in Glasgow. There are many of bars in the city, some better than others, so here’s a list of bars I like to visit for a cocktail or few. Glasgow is blessed […]
Drinking Cocktails in Glasgow City Centre
Visiting Tomatin Distillery
Tomatin Distillery is located in the Highlands between Aviemore and Inverness on the Speyside border. Tomatin, which mean Hill of the Juniper, was once the biggest malt distillery in Scotland. I was recently invited to visit the distillery, where I […]
Borders Distillery and Experimental Whisky
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 […]
5 Haunted Scotch Whisky Distilleries
As it is the month of October, I thought I’d share a few stories of haunted whisky distilleries. These all took place in various locations in Scotland, although it seems to me that distilleries in other countries have had their […]
Scottish Gin Recommendations
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. […]
Sampling the Crossbill Gin Range
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 […]