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Discover Scotland’s evolving spirits scene— we celebrate bold distillers, botanical innovations, and the tastemakers reshaping what we drink.


Celebrate World Gin Day in Style with a Free G&T at Òran Mór, Glasgow!
Caorunn Gin at Oran Mór 📍 Where: Òran Mór, Glasgow (West End) 📅 When: Saturday, 14th June 🕛 Time: 12 PM – 5 PM 🎟️ Entry: Free 🍸 Highlight: Complimentary Caorunn Gin & Tonic This World Gin Day, step into a world of flavour, colour, and celebration as Caorunn Gin transforms Glasgow’s iconic Òran Mór into a vibrant red-hued haven for gin lovers! To mark the occasion, Caorunn—Scotland’s handcrafted small-batch gin—invites you to an exclusive one-day pop-up experience

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Jun 122 min read


Aperitivo reimagined: MATTO brings Neapolitan ritual to Edinburgh’s Southside
Monday - Friday 4 pm-7 pm In the heart of Edinburgh’s Newington district, a golden-hued pizza oven glows like a hearth at the centre of MATTO’s newest and most ambitious location. Known for its uncompromising approach to Neapolitan pizza, MATTO now invites diners to experience another cornerstone of Italian culinary culture: the aperitivo. Aperitivo Hour at MATTO is not merely a happy hour—it’s a cultural interlude. Running Monday to Friday, from 4 pm to 7 pm, this offering d

Sharon Wilson
May 152 min read


Stop the (Gastronomic) World, Scotland Wants to Get On
Birch botanical vodka The Roco Bros, renowned chefs and restaurateurs, once commented to Rupert, co-founder of Buck & Birch , that...

Sharon Wilson
Apr 42 min read


Caleño - The joy of not drinking
Caleño White Coconut Pineapple Juice Serve Non-alcoholic spirits brand Caleño is bringing a taste of Colombia to Waitrose with its new White Coconut rum liquid, launching this month in over 100 stores nationwide with an introductory offer of £15 (RRP £18). The launch comes as non-alcoholic rum is projected to be one of the fastest-growing market segments. Additionally, rum-based cocktails have seen a 12% increase in popularity in bars and restaurants globally over the past y

Sharon Wilson
Jan 102 min read


Somewhere by Nico: a mixology experience - down the rabbit hole
Until 5 January 2025 Imagine this, a place where you can immerse yourself into a theme, enjoy cocktails and have space to chat with friends. Now, open your eyes and follow me Down the Rabbit Hole to ‘Somewhere by Nico’ in Edinburgh’s west end. At the reception giant poppies signal a whimsical experience ahead and make me smile. Then we go to our table where our host ‘Flinn’ explains the adventure. Somewhere by Nico, a spin-off of the popular Six by Nico restaurant chain from

Vivian Maeda
Dec 23, 20242 min read


The Tenth Muse: X MUSE Vodka's Artistic Spirit at Jupiter Artland.
Born from Scottish spirit-making traditions, mythology and the artistic landscape of Jupiter Artland, X MUSE, pronounced 'tenth muse', is a luxury blended vodka, combining two heritage barleys and the purest aquifer waters drawn from the Estate. Here, time moves differently; art and nature intertwine, and visitors are invited to slow down, harmonise and find energised balance. Wandering through the estate is all-engaging; art sporadically appears at spots specifically chosen

Isobel Salamon
Aug 12, 20244 min read


Shipyard Gin docks at El Santo
Worq Hospitality, the Scottish hospitality venture that operates numerous high-end brands including El Santo Latin American Bar & Restaurant in Glasgow’s Merchant City, has announced an exciting new collaboration with one of Scotland’s up-and-coming gin brands. The brainchild of Glaswegian wedding filmmaker, Andy Samuel, Shipyard Gin – launched in October 2021 is now available across several of Worq Hospitality properties including El Santo, 55 Bearsden Cross, and Riva Bo

Sharon Wilson
Jan 19, 20242 min read


Scotch and Sherry: A Flavour Odyssey
Sherry and Scotland have a deeply connected past with Edinburgh’s first records of drinking it dating back to 1548. The city even has its own Cadiz street, named after the Spanish port where Sherry barrels were dispatched out of before being shipped into Leith. It’s a fascinating past and for Scotland, these barrels offer greater meaning as when they arrived in town the wine would be poured into bottles and the casks snapped up by eager whisky merchants who discovered by refi

Isobel Salamon
Nov 17, 20232 min read


Become a Gin Genius at Sip Antics Gin School
Gary Bradley As the mercury falls to sub-zero, the alcohol I am distilling reaches 78 degrees and the hydrometer measuring the strength of my gin shoots to 45%. Don’t panic though, all is above board as I am distilling my gin under the licensed supervision of Gary Bradley who runs Sip Antics micro-distillery and gin school in a cosy, downstairs room at the Cumberland Bar in Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town. Gary has been General Manager at the popular 56 North Bar in West Crossc

Sharon Wilson
Dec 16, 20222 min read


Rum Union
Rum Union - blended rum Grog is what was given to sailors. It is rum diluted with water, sometimes sweetened with sugar and laced with lime to prevent scurvy. James Lind conducted the first ‘clinical trial’ by giving sailors lime in their liquor. Naval heritage and rum are established bedfellows and South Queensferry is an apt place to set sail and learn all about the launch of a modern un-grogged rum, Rum Union . It is the place where David Balfour in Robert Louis Stevenso

Sharon Wilson
Sep 27, 20222 min read


Startup Scottish rum producer predicts "rumnaissance" could even exceed gin success.
Scottish spiced rum startup Brass Neck had hit a significant milestone – by selling its 1000th bottle just months after launching. Now...

Sharon Wilson
Aug 28, 20212 min read


Scotland’s Baileys rival celebrates first international gold win
Sharon Wilson Scotland’s leading Scotch malt whisky cream liqueur, Magnum, recently won its first international gold medal as part of the...

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Dec 15, 20201 min read
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