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Edinburgh-based Rutland Square Spirits has launched its first Chai-Spiced Rum, expanding its signature chai-inspired portfolio and blending Scottish craftsmanship with Indian soul. The launch marks a strategic evolution for the brand, already known for its Chai-Spiced Gin, as it builds a flavour-led spirits portfolio designed for global markets. Crafted in small batches and bottled at […]
Last year we covered the launch of Conscious Cocktail Co, a start-up company launched by Sally Hawkins, and reviewed her excellent range of nature-inspired, ready-to-drink cocktails. Sales are going well for Conscious Cocktail Co, whose range comprises three varieties: Hedgerow Martini, Wild Spritz and Meadow Mojito. Ahead of Valentine’s Day we were re-sent all […]
Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur, only months after its launch in 2018, was awarded the Chairman’s Trophy at the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge with a score of 97, which was the highest score ever awarded to an Irish cream liqueur at this competition. The brand has since received numerous additional awards for quality, taste, design […]
When we were asked if we would like to feature a limited edition butter gin, our collective response was: “feature a what?”. Yes, butter gin, the product of a unique collaboration between the Portobello Road Distillery and All Things Butter. We were still not sure about featuring the product, especially as it is a limited […]
At Hand Crafted Drinks Magazine we have been introduced to many founders whose journey into the drinks industry was anything but planned. Some people launched breweries or distilleries to escape the rat race; others reached a point in their life when it was ‘now or never’ or they decided that it was time to stop […]
Yes, I know it’s the title of Depeche Mode’s classic hit from 1981, but when we sampled the three beers that were sent from the award-winning Badger Brewery, that was the overarching emotion, their beers are just so good. Some breweries can try a bit too hard to be different, but in the case of […]
Cointreau is the iconic orange liqueur which dates back to 1849 when Maison Cointreau was founded in Angers, France. Today, the brand’s heritage as a liquorist-distiller lives on at the heart of more than 500 cocktails, including the original Margarita and Cosmopolitan. Cointreau’s distinctive character is the result of the meticulous selection, harmony, and distillation […]
We don’t usually cover coffee or hot beverages at Hand Crafted Drinks Magazine, but we do get through quite a lot of coffee. So, when we were offered the chance to review The Art and Science of Coffee Fermentation, we accepted. It is a fascinating read, especially if, like me, you didn’t realise that coffee […]
Warwickshire Gin Company is one of the first producers in the country to offer authentic ready-to-drink gin and tonics, available in 250ml cans, based on two of their award-winning gins: Leamington On Parade and The Philosopher’s Daughter. Leamington On Parade is a lightly spiced gin infused with with Ceylon tea, cinnamon and hibiscus, and is […]
Here at Hand Crafted Drinks Magazine we were intrigued when we received a press release from a distillery claiming to be producing gin at the most southerly distillery on the planet. However, having looked in to see which actually is the most southern distillery, we found that the McHenry Distillery in Tasmania stated on its […]
