Product of the Week - Aatta Gin from Orkney Gin Company
Our featured product this week comes all the way from Orkney and is the first distilled gin from the multi-award winning Orkney Gin Company. Aatta Gin Aatta (meaning eight in...
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Top 10 Scottish Gins for Autumn & Winter
Autumn has arrived and the countdown is on to Christmas (sorry!). Therefore, it's time to update your drinks cabinet and we have the perfect selection of Scottish gins for the...
What is London Dry Gin?
Although gin has been enjoyed in the UK since the 17th century, London Dry Gin did not emerge until the 19th century along with the invention of the Coffey (column)...
What is Cold Compound Gin?
Cold compounding is a method for making gin which dates back hundreds of years. However, it was not until the 1920s that the now common name for this production method...
What is Old Tom Gin?
Old Tom Gin is a style of gin that was very popular in the 18th century before falling out of fashion with the emergence of the London Dry style. It...
Cairngorm Gin Company - Experience the spirit of the Scottish Highlands
The Cairngorm Gin Company Launched in 2019 by Jack Smith, Cairngorm Gin was inspired by the land he lives in with his family. Jack was born and raised in the...
Our Favourite Scottish Gin Bottle Designs
Everyone has a reason for having a favourite bottle of gin. Whether it’s the first one you tried or the one used in your favourite cocktail? Maybe it’s the first...
Mothers Day 2021 - Perfect Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and there’s no better time to show your mum (or grandma!) just how much you love them - with a gift as special...
How To Taste Gin - Our Comprehensive Guide
Here at Craft56°, we stock over 100 different varieties of Scottish Gin each with their own blend of botanicals and flavour profile. Once you’ve received your gin, can you trust...
Scottish Tonic Water - The Perfect Pairing
Gin & Tonic go together like salt & pepper or bread & butter. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that with the growing number of Scottish gins hitting the...