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Rock Rose Gin – Pink Grapefruit Old Tom

October 24, 2020

Made up in Dunnet Bay distillery Rock Rose Gin has been made since the distillery was installed in 2014. Since that original gin they have expanded the range and also done a few special editions. The Pink Grapefruit Old Tom is considered one of their signature spirits and so the perfect one to focus on…

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Fairytale Distillery Highland Gins

October 21, 2020

Tucked in a literal Fairytale house, like something out of Hansel and Gretel, Fairytale distillery makes gin up in the North West Highlands of Scotland. With a host of medals, their many gins are well regarded, read on to find out more about them as part of the celebration of Scottish gin that is International…

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Celebrating with McLean’s Gin

October 17, 2020

Continuing my focus on Scottish gins ahead of International Scottish Gin Day, let’s celebrate with McLean’s Gin! McLean’s is unusual for a Scottish gin in that it is created via compounding, not distilling, the botanicals. I caught up with Head Ginologist Colin McLean to find out more: Celebrating with McLean’s Gin *Full disclosure, my bottle…

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King’s Hill Gin

October 11, 2020

Based up in the Pentland Hills South of Edinburgh is the Pentland Distillery, where King’s Hill Gin is made by founder Sandy. I recently caught up with him to learn more about this Scottish gin and it’s stunning new blue bottle. *Full disclosure, my bottle of King’s Hill Gin was gifted in order to review…

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Visit 1881 Gin Distillery at Peebles Hydro Hotel

October 2, 2020

Those of you who follow me I know that I have a passion for travel as well as gin. So the idea of visiting Peebles Hydro Hotel combined with a gin tasting and tour, and even the experience of making your own gin, is the best thing ever! Read on to find out more about…

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International Scottish Gin Day 2020 – a celebration of Scottish Gin

September 29, 2020

With COVID-19 tonnes of events have had to take a backseat this year, including International Scottish Gin Day. Originally intended to take place in August, it has been postponed until Saturday 24th October 2020. So get the date in the diary & join in with the 10 day count down, nothing will stop this celebration…

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Virtual gin tastings in June 2020

May 31, 2020

It’s finally June! And we are still in lockdown (kinda – unless you’re a government special adviser…). After the run up of #ginadaymay, unfortunately all celebrations for World Gin Day are virtual – including my favourite gin festival, Junipalooza. So what can you expect from the various virtual events available this June? Read on to…

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Gin presents for Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day

January 27, 2020

Yes, it’s that time of year again – Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on us. Whilst I tend to celebrate with my gals (Galentine’s) with steak and red wine, some people like a special present or a pink gin. So for those of you who have gin favouring other-half’s, here are some ideas for special…

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Gin Gift Guide 2019 – gifts for all gin lovers

November 18, 2019

It’s that time of year. When everyone starts to admit saying the ‘C’ word. Yes I’m talking about Christmas! Never fear, the gin gift guide for 2019 is here. I’ve captured many items that will be perfect gifts for all the gin lovers in your life. Obviously this includes some stand out gins, gift sets,…

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Celebrate International Scottish Gin Day #ISGD

July 15, 2019

You may have seen a lot of new Scottish gins entering the market recently. The Gin Cooperative, run by Natalie and Martin Reid, want to promote and support Scottish gin, so for the first time they’ve created International Scottish Gin Day to celebrate all things ginny and Scottish. This day is going to be GLOBAL,…

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