Scran season 6: Sam Heughan talks Sassenach Gin, favourite restaurants and...
On this episode of Scran, we headed out for lunch in Glasgow with actor and author Sam Heughan. In a world exclusive, Sam shares with me his not-yet-released gin, a follow-up to Sassenach whisky and...
View ArticleSam Heughan's Sassenach Gin: Outlander star reveals inspiration, botanicals...
In the latest episode of our podcast, Scran, Sam Heughan, told us about his latest spirit release - Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin. Speaking over lunch in the Ubiquitous Chip's Wee Whisky Bar, Sam...
View ArticleLinlithgow Distillery sale: "We've had 20 expressions of interest already"
Established in 2017, Linlithgow Distillery was created due to owners Ross and Alyson Jamieson's long-held desire to revive spirit-making in the ancient Royal Burgh of Linlithgow. The couple decided to...
View ArticleEarth Day 2023: Scottish businesses offering sustainable spirits and drinks
This year sees the 2022 53rd Earth Day, which was established in1970, and there are different ways to mark it, including buying sustainable spirits and from B-Cop businesses. What is Earth Day? Earth...
View ArticleOutlander star Sam Heughan announces release date of Sassenach Gin
The Outlander star released a new video on social to announce there will soon be more news about his latest addition to the Sassenach Spirits range - the Sassenach gin. In the short video, Sam said:...
View Article6 refreshing gin cocktails to enjoy this summer
These easy to make gin cocktails all include Scottish gin, and are a welcome accompaniment to a warm day or as a weekend treat. From a gin slushie to a tropical fizz, there's something for all tastes....
View ArticleWhisky icons team up to release Wolfcraig gin
Master Blenders Richard Paterson OBE and Ian MacMillan may be best known in the world of whisky, but they also have expert credentials when it comes to gin, and have recently released Wolfcraig gin....
View ArticleOutlander star Sam Heughan's Sassenach Wild Scottish gin wins gold medal at...
Sam Heughan's Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin has won a gold medal at the Singapore World Spirits Competition. His whisky, The Sassenach, also was awarded a double gold medal at the global awards. Posting...
View ArticleWinners of the 2023 Scottish Gin Awards announced - including North Uist...
The Scottish Gin Awards have revealed gin brands which have successfully achieved medal status in 2023, following the awards dinner in Glasgow this month. The results are highly regarded as they are...
View Article16 alcohol-free drinks to try this dry January - including beers, gin and fizz
If you're doing dry January then these low and no drinks will come in handy when you fancy a tipple. With many people cutting down on drinking or stopping completely for dry January, drinks brands...
View ArticleHolyrood Distillery unveils new bespoke bottle for Height of Arrows Gin
Edinburgh-based, Holyrood Distillery, has unveiled a fresh new look with a bespoke bottle for its multi-award winning Height of Arrows Gin. Height of Arrows Gin uses minimal ingredients to produce...
View ArticleCaledonian Sleeper and Arbikie Highland Estate launch limited edition gin -...
Caledonian Sleeper has partnered with Arbikie Distillery to launch a brand-new, limited edition gin inspired by the overnight train journey from London to Scotland. Crafted in partnership with...
View ArticleIsle of Harris Distillery release new limited edition Cèilidh bottle - here's...
The distillery behind the award-winning Isle of Harris Gin, Isle of Harris Distillery, has released its limited-edition Harris Cèilidh Bottle. After the roaring success of the original blue Cèilidh...
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