Archive for October 2016

October to December 2016 Events

Here is a list of events that we are attending over the next 3 months - with details of where and when

16th October - Loch Lomond Shores Market - 10am-4pm - just turn up

29th October - Callander Meadows McQueen Gin food Pairing - 6pm - call Nick to book on 01877 330181

4th/5th November - Stirling Gin Festival - SOLD OUT

11th-13th November - BBC Good Food Show - Olympia, London - https://www.bbcgoodfoodshow.com

19th-20th November - Scotlands Outdoor festival of Chocolate - Perth - just turn up

25th-27th November - Foodies Festival - Edinburgh - www.foodiesfestival.com

3rd December - Santa’s Naught Gin grotto - Ancaster Sq, Callander - 3pm-7pm - just turn up

10th December - Artisan Market - Perth - 10am-4pm - just turn up

 

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New Gin News

We are all set for next weeks tasting of our new signature gin, we have a small collection of Gin enthusiasts coming up to the distillery on the 14th October. We hoping to get their valuable feedback, before we finalise the recipe ready for launch day on the 4th of November.

Scottish EDGE

Having successfully won funding with Scottish EDGE Wildcard - to help fund Danny our new Head distiller. We have been given the opportunity to try for next level, through Scottish EDGE. We just heard this morning, we are through to the next round, which will involve a 3 minute pitch up in Aberdeen next month. Fingers crossed.

Intern

We are looking for an Intern to work with Danny over the next few months. This will give the lucky candidate hands on experience of working in a small distillery. Doing everything from working on new recipes, distilling gin, bottling and helping out at future events. If you know anyone that might be suitable, this is a full funded opportunity through AdoptanIntern.org.uk. The candidate must be willing to work from our Distillery in Callander and a car is preferable. Full details can be found here:- http://www.adoptanintern.org.uk/distilling_intern_with_mcqueen_gin

Please ensure you apply directly with them to be considered for the position. There may also be an opportunity to extend the position after the initial internship position has finished.

Events

A busy few weeks coming up with the launch etc, but we will be at Loch Lomond Shores Food and Drink market on the 16th October. We will have lots of the 4 bottle gift packs with us - just in time for Christmas Gift shopping - rrp £25.00

Don’t forget - the gourmet dinner at Callander Meadows on the 29th October, were Nick and Suzanne Parkes have put together a beautiful menu based around our Premium Hand Crafted Scottish Gins. Contact Callander Meadows on 01877 330181 to reserve a table.

The Trossachs Distillery Team, Callander

#UniquelyScottish

 

 

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RT @TheGinLounge_: So we’ve rolled out a small bottle shop today! Much more gin and related gifts are due in this week - I hope we can find…
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