British gin exports reach record £612 million
Exports of British gin reached a record high of more than £600 million last year, figures show.
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Dundee pair’s drink distribution firm enjoys ‘staggering’ growth in just three years
From keeping their whole stock at the foot of a bed to 700 square feet of storage, Huffman’s has grown at a staggering rate.
England has more distilleries than Scotland for first time
England now boasts more distilleries than Scotland for the first time, official figures show.
Dundee council over-provision laws sees gin bar plans lose their fizz
Plans to transform a former Dundee bike shop into a prosecco and gin bar have lost their fizz.
THIS WEEKEND: Scotland’s biggest gin festival returns to Dundee
Scotland’s biggest gin festival will return to Dundee this weekend.
Dundee gin firm starts crowdfunding bid to raise £25k for visitor centre and gin school
Dundee gin company Verdant Spirits has started a crowdfunding campaign to raise £25,000 to open a visitor centre and gin school.
DJ plans to convert Dundee bike shop into prosecco and gin bar
A DJ is aiming to put some extra fizz into the city’s nightlife – by turning an old bike shop into a prosecco and gin bar.
Police called to Dundee home and remove ‘gun’ in evidence bag
Armed police were called to St Mary’s after a firearm was discovered inside a property.
Local festival for gin lovers this weekend
Local producers will be to the fore at a gin celebration this weekend.
Backing for gin visitor centre in local area
The Gin Bothy’s bid to give a new lease of life to the site of the former Angus Folk Museum at Glamis has received a boost.
Love gin? This job enables you to jet around the world drinking it – while getting paid
If you love gin, the dream job could now become a reality.
Gin lovers invited to board local train for tasting experience
Gin lovers are invited on board the “sloe train” in September for a gin tasting experience.
Plans for gin distillery visitor centre in Dundee approved
A gin distillery has been granted permission to open a new visitor centre, shop and craft spirits school.
Popular drinks festival returns to Dundee for World Gin Day
The Gin Fest is returning to Dundee.
Gin festival to be held in local town
St Andrews is to be a new venue for this year’s Scot Gin Fest.
WIN: Virginia Hayward Gin O’Clock gift hamper
The Tele is offering you the chance to win a Virginia Hayward Gin O’Clock gift selection.
Revealed: the type of booze that’s most likely to make you cry
Your choice of alcoholic drink might shape your mood with spirits likely to make you tearful compared to other beverages, new research suggests.
Gin made in Dundee is officially the country’s best
A Dundee-made gin has had success at an awards ceremony.
Local distiller lands £1.1m Aldi gin contract
Fife-based craft distiller and brewer Eden Mill has landed a new £1.1 million supply contract with Aldi.
