The Secret Behind Blue Colour Changing Gins
There are now over 300 different being made in Scotland and amongst them are a growing number of colour changing gins. We’re going to explore our favourite Scottish blue colour...
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Top 10 Facts About (Scottish) Gin
Here in Scotland we have a proud history of producing quality spirits. For many years Scotland has been synonymous with whisky and while our whisky is still second to none, over...
The History of Gin in Scotland
Scotland is at the forefront of the current ‘gin boom’ with over 70% of the gin made in the UK being made in Scotland. This includes Gordon’s (the world’s biggest...
Why is Gin Known as Mother's Ruin?
With the rapid increase of craft gins emerging on the scene, we thought we'd look into why exactly is one of our favourite tipples also known as “Mother’s Ruin”? The...
What is Navy Strength Gin?
The story behind what we know today as navy strength gin began during the first ‘gin boom’ in the 18th century. The Royal Navy legislated that there had to be...
Scottish Pink Gins For You To Enjoy This Summer
While the demand for traditional style gins is continuing to grow (there are now over 250 Scottish gins), we're also seeing the rise of Pink Gins which have been becoming...
McLean's Something Blue Gin - The Wedding Gin
Something old, something new, something borrowed & Something Blue... If you're getting married or you're looking for an unusual wedding gift for a friend look no further than Something Blue...
Why is Gin Served in a Copa de Balon Glass?
Highball, lowball, stemless, flute...Copa de Balon? Find out more about the latest glass shape you need to compliment your perfect G&T. Picture the scene: You’ve made it to the weekend...