AN INTRODUCTION. Edinburgh Gin was founded in 2010 by Alex and Jane Nicol and is owned by Ian Macleod Distillers as of September 2016.

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edinburgh gin AN INTRODUCTION Edinburgh Gin was founded in 2010 by Alex and Jane Nicol and is owned by Ian Macleod Distillers as of September 2016.

2 edinburgh gin AN INTRODUCTION Edinburgh Gin was founded in 2010 by Alex and Jane Nicol and is owned by Ian Macleod Distillers as of September Small-batch distiller and multi-award winning, Edinburgh Gin has been crafting the gin renaissance from Scotland s capital. The recipes are inspired by Edinburgh s gin-making heritage and surrounding landscape. Each bottle is distilled below stairs at the eponymous Edinburgh Gin Distillery, and at their recently opened second distillery, Edinburgh Gin at The Biscuit Factory, in the historic port of Leith. page 2

THE GIN SOPHISTICATION, DISTILLED EDINBURGH GIN (43% ABV) A juniper forward London Dry style gin, given a unique Scottish identity with its carefully balanced blend of 14 botanicals.

3 THE GIN SOPHISTICATION, DISTILLED EDINBURGH GIN (43% ABV) A juniper forward London Dry style gin, given a unique Scottish identity with its carefully balanced blend of 14 botanicals. IWSC Silver Outstanding 2016 / IWSC Gold Packaging 2016 CANNONBALL EDINBURGH GIN (57% ABV) Inspired by the famous One O clock Gun, this navy strength libation has an intense flavour, defined by distinct juniper, citrus and szechuan pepper. IWSC Gold 2015 SEASIDE EDINBURGH GIN (43% ABV) Distilled with foraged seaweed, scurvy grass and ground ivy from the Scottish coast, the unique gin boasts a sweet yet refreshing salinity. IWSC Silver 2016 / IWSC Gold Packaging 2016 Our range is available in 70cl and 20cl Italian glass bottles. Original is also available in 5cl. page 3

4 gin liqueurs A SPLASH OF INDULGENCE, ABUNDANT WITH NATURAL FLAVOUR EDINBURGH GIN S RASPBERRY LIQUEUR The first of the family of fruit liqueurs. It is expertly crafted using native raspberries sourced from Perthshire, the home of Scotland s finest soft fruit crops. EDINBURGH GIN S RHUBARB & GINGER LIQUEUR A flavoursome libation which is perfect for cocktails and making desserts such as trifles and jellies or simply sipping straight over ice with a bright, sweet rhubarb-filled aroma. IWSC Bronze Award, Great Taste Awards 2015 ««EDINBURGH GIN S ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR This is a delicately balanced liqueur made using fresh elderflowers and lemon juice for a clean floral nose with hints of pear, citrus and grapefruit zest. Great Taste Awards 2013 «««The liqueurs are 20% abv each and available in 50cl and 20cl bottles. page 4

5 innovation PUSHING BOUNDARIES EDINBURGH GIN ENJOYS AN EXCLUSIVE KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PARTNERSHIP (KTP) WITH HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY. The Brewing and Distilling MSc at Heriot-Watt University is the world s only academic establishment offering a dedicated distilling programme. This allows the company continuous access to distilling expertise, from use of their labs for analysis and refinement, to innovating new products. Edinburgh Gin seeks to continually push boundaries, bringing the science of distilling to the fore. page 5

6 quality A FAMILY OF DISTINCTIVE PREMIUM GINS EDINBURGH GIN IS DEDICATED TO PRODUCING QUALITY, CONTEMPORARY GIN. Driven by our pursuit of knowledge to produce quality innovative gins, we are dedicated to aiding people s discovery of the modern-day gin experience by bringing the science and art of distilling to the fore, and committed to unearthing and using botanicals native to Scotland. Testimony to our craft, we are delighted that our products have won several awards, including: IWSC Silver Outstanding 2016 (Original), IWSC Gold Medal 2015 (Cannonball Gin) and Great Taste Award 2013 «««(Elderflower Liqueur). The core range are presented in custom-made bottles, crafted in Milan by Bruni Glass. Ergonomically designed for bartenders, the bottles each feature etched lettering, stylistically inspired by the sophistication of the Art Deco era. These have been awarded IWSC Gold 2016 for packaging (Original and Seaside Gin). page 6

7 THE DISTILLERS CRAFTING CONTEMPORARY GINS HEAD DISTILLER, DAVID WILKINSON, LEADS THE TEAM IN DEVELOPING OUR DISTINGUISHED FAMILY OF GINS. David progressed from whisky enthusiast to achieving an MSc in Brewing and Distilling from Heriot Watt University. David knows everything there is to know about modern gin distilling processes. David works closely with Finlay Nicol, fellow Distiller and Distillery Manager at Edinburgh Gin. Having worked previously as a professional chef, Finlay honed his skills understanding the importance of flavour. This is achieved by using only the best ingredients, producing perfect concoctions. They are supported by fellow distillers, Ruairidh Kemmett and Darren Edmond. page 7

THE GIN TOUR AN AWARD-WINNING EXPERIENCE THE EDINBURGH GIN DISTILLERY IS A DESTINATION QUITE UNLIKE

Nestled beneath the stairs on Shandwick Place, the Edinburgh Gin Distillery visitor centre offers

The Edinburgh Gin Distillery has been awarded 4 stars from Visit Scotland and also has a

8 THE GIN TOUR AN AWARD-WINNING EXPERIENCE THE EDINBURGH GIN DISTILLERY IS A DESTINATION QUITE UNLIKE ANY OTHER. Nestled beneath the stairs on Shandwick Place, the Edinburgh Gin Distillery visitor centre offers the unique chance to discover the contemporary gin experience in a working distillery. The Edinburgh Gin Distillery has been awarded 4 stars from Visit Scotland and also has a TripAdvisor excellence rating, being ranked #15 for things to do in Edinburgh. The tours include the Gin Discovery, Gin Connoisseurs and the Gin Making Experience with prices starting from 10. Over 18 s only. page 8

THE DISTILLERIES CRAFTING THE GIN RENAISSANCE EDINBURGH GIN STARTED PRODUCING SMALL BATCH GIN IN 2010.

9 THE DISTILLERIES CRAFTING THE GIN RENAISSANCE EDINBURGH GIN STARTED PRODUCING SMALL BATCH GIN IN Edinburgh Gin was first made at Broxburn Distillers, though soon began distilling at 1A Rutland Place, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh s West End. In 2016 Edinburgh Gin opened a second distillery in the historic gin port of Leith. Edinburgh Gin transformed part of the former Crawfords biscuit factory into a new distillery, in response to the strong international growth of gin. This expansion will more than quadruple production capacity, with the new distillery producing enough spirit to make over 2.5million G&T s each year. There is also opportunity to expand further by adding another still. page 9

10 HEADS & TALES BAR FOR THE GIN CURIOUS OVERLOOKED BY THE SPLENDOUR OF EDINBURGH S ICONIC CASTLE, YOU LL FIND THE HEADS & TALES BAR. In the beating heart of the city, the Heads & Tales bar is the finest place to enjoy and experiment with Edinburgh Gin. Nestled beneath the Rutland Hotel and managed by the Signature Pub Group, a team of mixologists is on hand to offer a splendid assortment of gins and innovative cocktails. The bar also serves a selection of wines, spirits and carefully sourced local food. During the day, this unique venue plays home to the Edinburgh Gin Distillery tours, situated within full view of the Flora and Caledonia stills. OPENING TIMES: Tues-Thurs, 5pm-1am / Fri & Sat, 5pm-3am / Sunday, 5pm-1am page 10

11 ginformation MADE IN SCOTLAND, FOR THE WORLD A MAJOR INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS REVIVAL IS TAKING PLACE, WITH GIN SITTING PROUDLY AT THE CENTRE. While Edinburgh continues to consume more gin per head of population than any other city in the UK, the expansion is also fuelled by rocketing global demand for the Scottish spirit. Edinburgh Gin distributes all over the world, appearing in stores and bars across Europe, North America, Asia and New Zealand. The UK is already the biggest gin exporter in the world. A total of 70% of gin is made in Scotland an industry worth 1.76 billion to the UK economy. Edinburgh Gin was also named Scotland s fastest growing gin brand by Nielsen Scantrack in page 11

12 where to buy EDINBURGH GIN ONLINE: Visit the Edinburgh Gin shop at edinburghgindistillery.co.uk or on johnlewis.com and Amazon.co.uk IN STORES: Edinburgh Gin is available in many stores, including House of Fraser, John Lewis, Waitrose, Asda, Tesco, Marks & Spencers, Selfridges and other leading specialists ON TRADE: Edinburgh Gin is served in bars throughout the UK, Europe, in Asia, Scandinavia and North America. page 12

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13 get involved MEDIA, SPONSORSHIPS & MORE INFO MEDIA ENQUIRIES If you have any media enquiries please contact or SPONSORSHIP If you have any sponsorship enquiries please contact Jen Clarke or MORE INFORMATION For more information on Edinburgh Gin visit: JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA 62.1K followers /edinburghgin 18.1K 23.5K page 13

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