Boozy Baking with Craft56° - Gin, Tonic & Orange Cupcakes

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With the hints of an Indian Summer we've been experiencing in Glasgow this week the next in our Boozy Baking series saw us attempt some refreshing Gin, Tonic & Orange...

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Top 10 Facts About (Scottish) Gin

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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...

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Boozy Baking with Craft56° - Spiced Rum & Raisin Cookies

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It’s been a long time but the return of the Great British Bake Off this week has inspired us to get back into the kitchen and get some boozy baking...

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The History of Gin in Scotland

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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...

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Why is Gin Known as Mother's Ruin?

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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...

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What is Navy Strength Gin?

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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...

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Scottish Pink Gins For You To Enjoy This Summer

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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...

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May's Gin of the Month - Badachro Gin

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Our featured gin being enjoyed by our Gin Club subscribers this month comes from the north west Highlands - Badachro Gin. Badachro, a former fishing village, is in one of...

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McLean's Something Blue Gin - The Wedding Gin

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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...

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April Gin of the Month - LinGin from Linlithgow Distillery

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Our Gin Club members will be enjoying LinGin from Linlithgow Distillery in the sunshine this Easter weekend. Find out more about this classic London Dry style gin, the distillery and...

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