Our Gin Blog

It’s a n uncertain time we’re  currently  living in ,  and while we can’t make anything better, we can share some positivity.  It’s the little things in life that can bring a smile to your face, especially when the world around us is changing  daily  and can be a little overwhelming.  And, who knows, you might even get something done you’ve  been putting off for a  while ;  ye ...

Homemade cards with tissue paper love hearts, painted clay pots and pipe cleaner flowers… Remember making those types of Mother’s Day gifts?  Maybe you still get them, and we love that because there is nothing better than a meaningful gift made by little hands. Or is there..? Make no mistake, we absolutely love everything about a gift made by a child, in fact, we have drawers ...

Yep – Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, and with it comes a heavy pink cloud of pressure to be doing something wonderful, receiving something immediately Instagrammble and splashing some serious amounts of cash on these annual symbols of love that we must buy to show our love and commitment to that special someone. Our mantra? #NotPink We’re getting right behind the beautifu ...

There are few celebratory events that have so many customs that must be adhered to; everything done in a certain order and in a specific way, as Burns’ Night, a worldwide celebration of Scotland’s national bard. Where many traditional events evolve and change shape according to the latest tastes and trends, Burns’ Night is an institution; a series of traditions that we all enj ...

Welcome to a new month, a new year and a new decade! Nothing is more refreshing and invigorating than that fresh start feeling (apart from a Caorunn and tonic!) – the chance to maybe do things a bit differently; better, based on what we want to achieve, and of course what we have learned. How many times have we looked at the 365-day expanse of a new year though and jumped s ...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Isn’t it? Well, it should feel like that but let’s be honest with ourselves here (ok, we’re going to be  really  honest). The festive period is a hectic time of year. We all seem to get caught up in the running about and wrapped up in plans. We want you to have the most beautiful time of the year, so we have pulled a bit of a crac ...

Christmas Caorunn style will arrive at The Corinthian Club in Glasgow at the beginning of December. For the duration of the festive period, we’ll be treating you to a range of exclusively designed festive cocktails to warm your spirits. Situated just a snowball’s throw away from the twinkling lights of the Glasgow’s George Square, the richly decorated and decadent Corinthian C ...

Every season has its gifts; who can argue with a fresh Spring morning, the  green  buds  opening up ,  making way for the warm sunny cloudless blue skies of Summer?  Or these  cold  Winter days where th ick snowflakes fall, slowly building a blanket that casts a silent stillness all around.  Of all the seasons  though , it is Autumn that delivers a captivatin g  show of natur ...

We’re delighted to announce that in a blind taste test by 20 leading industry experts, we have been awarded GOLD for our Scottish Raspberry Gin , in the Fruit Flavoured Gin of the Year category at the 2019 Scottish Gin Awards. The Scottish Gin Awards is an independent awards programme, celebrating innovation and excellence in Scottish gin distilling, where we competed against ...

In March this year we began our international search to find some of the world’s most talented mixologists, and we’re delighted to announce that a bartender from the U.K and a bartender from the U.S have been crowned the winners of the 10-year-switch. Elysa McGuire, from Leeds, a talented bartender from inner-city establishment, Below Stairs, was named as the official U.K winn ...