A new report published by The Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICE) has found that the number of breweries in Scotland has risen by 229% in 8 years to hit 115, while there are now over 60 distilleries in the country producing gin.
The Wine & Spirits Show is taking place tomorrow and Saturday in London, featuring a free trade session, The Apprentice star Jackie Fast and her £139 icewine, and a series of masterclasses on topics including how glass shape affects the taste of English sparkling wine.
Having made its spirits debut with the launch of its flavoured Echo Falls vodka last year, Accolade is now moving into gin with the release of a product inspired by its Stone's ginger wine.