Often voted the best gin from Scotland, the Isle of Harris gin has an impressive reputation.  Scotland, being the home of whisky, is the producer of the finest gins in this little glowing space-rock of ours. Whether or not you’re a huge gin fan, it is likely that you’ve seen the iconic bottle in the supermarkets and considered it as a gift for a friend or loved one.  There is literally a sea of fantastic gins that are produced in Scotland, yet The Isle of Harris gin has pioneered its way from bay to land’s end to become Scotland’s most famous coastal spirit. Like all great alcohols, this gin embodies…

In Scots Gaelic, Caorunn translates to “rowan berry”. Or the berry that can be harvested from the Rowan tree. In Scottish folklore,  a Rowan tree is one which protects against witchcraft and enchantment – that said, it absolutely does not protect against the gin being ‘duped’ or copied by the UK’s most popular retailer, Aldi.  Caorunn has long been one of Scotland’s most recognisable gins, and with the fallout surrounding Aldi’s Camhla we thought it would be a good idea to review the classic Caorunn, while also comparing it to the copy, Camhla.  Let’s get into it.    Who is behind Caorunn gin!?  In 2009, Caorunn was launched bu the…

A gift! It’s always easy when your loved one is a gin lover. Gin is the answer to the most difficult gift receiver.  What makes gin one of the easiest and most rewarding gifts? Other than being delicious, there are so many varieties of gin that you could gift new, interesting and strange gins every year and still find something new. Whether your gin lover keeps a collection or likes to try something new, a gin set makes the best gift.    Pickerings Gin Christmas Baubles (Christmas Time).  When thinking about what to gift during Christmas, the options can be overwhelming. It’s like trying to find a Christmas tree pine…

Tanqueray is the green-bottled titan of the gin world – a firm favourite in our team. Whether you’re a seasoned bar-keep or just looking for a reliable bottle for your Friday night G&T, it’s a name that carries nearly two centuries of juniper heft. In this article, we dive into the heritage, the flavour profile, and how it stacks up against some of our favourite aromatic alternatives. We’re going to retry, analyse the gin and offer our review.  Now, first things first, where it all began.    The History of Tanqueray Gin The story of Tanqueray begins in 1830 in Bloomsbury, London. Charles Tanqueray, a man who famously rejected the…

Often considered the best gin brand from Edinburgh, by sheer number of customers, it would be easy – but also a mistake – to close this case early. We’ve tried many, many gins from Edinburgh and, as a consequence, we are starting to build a picture of the quality of the gins from this northern gem of a city.  For most locals, Edinburgh Gin is a prominent tourist attraction in the city. As Edinburgh has grown as a gin city, many have argued that this growing industry has been inspired by this very brand.  So, let’s get into it. Let us review the classic Edinburgh Dry Gin by Edinburgh Gin. …