By the time I returned, she had already found a masters course at the Heriot Watt International Centre for Brewing and Distilling in Edinburgh and five apartments that looked good.”

USP: This release is “set to become the pinnacle of The Dalmore Principal Collection”. The single malt is a new annual release, limited to 8,000 bottles. The expression rests for an initial period in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels. The whisky is then matured in casks that were previously used within the solera system to produce Gonzalez Byass’ 30 Year Old Matusalem oloroso sherry. Plus their Christmas gin baubles sparked a national craze when they sold out in record time when they launched in 2017. At the end of the experience, visitors will fill, label and name their unique creation to take home and enjoy in a branded Darnley’s gift bag.

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USP: Adding to Fountain’s Passionfruit and Mango options, the two new flavours were brewed using “clean fermented alcohol” with no additional wines or spirits. The drinks are also vegan and use “natural fruit”. NB is a small, purpose-built distillery and gin school in the heart of some of the best scenery the south east coast has to offer. USP: Claire Murray, co-founder and co-director of Dunnet Bay Distillers, said: “The chosen botanicals include lemon balm, clover, lemon thyme, pineapple sage, meadow-sweet, and elderflowers. It’s a light, bright, citrusy and herbal spirit that captures the essence of our summer garden.” The Distil Your Own tour will showcase the art of distillation and what it takes to create a gin. Visitors will create a bespoke gin, explore the botanicals on offer at Darnley's, tour the distillery and sample the gin range as well as a couple of G&T's.

USP: Wines from the Tauxières terroir make up the majority of the Champagne blend, with Pinot Noir grapes at its core. It features tasting notes of apricot, peach and exotic fruit, alongside acacia honey and spices. Discovering Uist’s food and drink - from smoked salmon to award-winning gin Port of Leith Distillery (Tower Street, Leith Edinburgh) Picture: Port of Leith Distillery With a stellar cast of fifty unique gins, here are the boutique tipples reinvigorating the landscapes of Scottish gin. This utterly refreshing compendium is a treat for fans of all things Scottish and all things gin. USP: “A lightly-peated single malt whisky from a small batch vatting of American and French oak casks, the spirit has been fully matured in predominantly STR casks (re-conditioned casks that have been shaved, toasted and re-charred) with a significant element of ex-bourbon. The use of these casks compliment the White Peak house style of fruit forward new make,” the company said.

This hour-long session includes sampling gins from the range with advise on how to serve them. The tasting also includes information on the creativity and innovation that has made Eden Mill one of Scotland's most popular names in gin.