Category: Gin

Let the New Year Be-Gin – Welcoming in the New Year with McQueen Gin

Kerry Teakle January 10, 2020 January 2, 2020

McQueen Orange and Cranberry gin was the perfect accompaniment to Barry Bryson's orange and chilli glazed duck, with roasted brussel sprouts, fennel, thyme, carrot and candied walnuts

Last December, EdinburghFoody’s Amy took a trip to Callander, to have afternoon tea at The Roman Camp. Callander and its surrounding areas, such as Loch Katrine also happens to be one of Kerry’s favourite places in the whole of Scotland, for its fantastic views, cycle routes around Loch Venachar and…

Fizz Feast – a celebration of bubbles

Kerry Teakle November 5, 2019 October 27, 2019

Fizz Feast - In celebration of all things bubbly

Champagne is one of the elegant extras in life,’ so said Charles Dickens the English novelist. This fine elixir is just one of the drinks being celebrated at Fizz Feast, the sparkling wine and artisan food festival run by Diana Thompson, founder of Wine Events Scotland.

Pickerings’ Picklings at Bar 1821

Kerry Teakle July 16, 2019 July 14, 2019

Strawberry shrub can be a refreshing addition to a gin and soda

As a child, my younger sister used to love to drink shrub and coke when we were on holidays. I’m convinced she thought that the cordial she brought from the Cornish cornershop, was alcoholic and therefore illicit – although that’s as far from the truth as could be. It only…

The 1819 – Bespoke Scottish Dry Gin

Kerry Teakle July 6, 2019 July 5, 2019

Apex Hotel Waterloo Place created 'The 1819' gin to celebrate its 200th birthday © Sandy Young Photography 07970 268944 Apex Hotels launch its 200th anniversary celebrations for its Waterloo Place property by unveiling a new bespoke gin, The 1819, in homage to the hotel buildingÕs long standing place in EdinburghÕs skyline. The new gin, which takes its name from the date the building was completed, draws on inspiration from Isa Gray, the famous botanist and close friend of Charles Darwin who frequented the Waterloo Place hotel. E: sandy@scottishphotographer.com W: www.scottishphotographer.com

Apex Hotels launch its 200th-anniversary celebrations for its Waterloo Place property by unveiling a new bespoke gin, ‘The 1819’ – Copyright – Sandy Young Photography

In celebration of the Apex Waterloo Place’s 200th birthday, the food and beverage team created ‘the 1819’, a bespoke Scottish dry gin, in association with St Andrew’s distillery Eden Mill. I went along to an exclusive press launch to find out more and to sample some exclusive cocktails paired with some small but perfectly formed plates.

Let the fun be Gin as the Old Curiosity Distillery launches its Gin Club

Kerry Teakle April 12, 2019 April 4, 2019

Hot Pink Tulip flavoured gin launches the Old Curiosity Distillery's Gin Club

Last week I wrote of my fabulous gin garden tour at the Secret Herb Garden and it seems the fun has only just begun as the Edinburgh-based The Old Curiosity Distillery has now launched a ‘Gin Club’, where gin lovers will have the opportunity to sample a brand new and…

Garden Gin Tours at the Old Curiosity Distillery – Be led on a magical mystery tour

Kerry Teakle April 5, 2019 April 4, 2019

Gin tours at the Secret Herb Garden provide a fascinating insight into how the Secret Garden Gins are made

Ever wondered about the process involved in making your favourite gin? Well now you can find out more, thanks to the fascinating gin garden tours, which have been launched in Edinburgh, courtesy of the Old Curiosity Distillery, based at the Secret Herb Garden.

The Wine Jewels of Zonin at The Wine House 1821

Kerry Teakle February 26, 2019 March 6, 2019

Last Friday, I was invited to join guests and other bloggers and journalists to discover the jewels of Zonin wine estates with a fabulous dinner at The Wine House 1821, plus the opportunity to try the new Zonin ‘Imperiale’ craft gin.

The Gin Lounge

Kerry Teakle December 4, 2018 December 2, 2018

The Gin Lounge

I was out and about at the weekend at the Gin Lounge’s first ever stand alone Festival at the Assembly Rooms. With the lovely company of the Social Bitches and Sharon from Bite Magazine, there really wasn’t a better way to spend a Saturday.

The Very Scotty Berry Cocktail

Kerry Teakle August 21, 2018 August 18, 2018

OK, so the weather is decidedly cool again but this year’s recent hot Scottish summer has produced a bumper crop of delicious Scotty Brand raspberries. To celebrate their bumper crop, the lovely people at Scotty brand sent me a berry hamper to create my own Very Scotty Berry cocktail, which…

The Juniper Festival returns to Edinburgh this weekend with launch of Makers and Mixers edition

Kerry Teakle June 1, 2018 May 30, 2018

The Pickering's Gin Van at its home at Summerhall at the annual Juniper Festival

At a loose end this weekend? No plans? Why not head to Summerhall for the annual Juniper Festival, the biggest celebration of all things gin, which starts tonight and runs through until Sunday.