Meet Alison who joined us on 7th November. Thanks to Adopt an Intern the process from start to finish only took 5 weeks.

 

New Intern - Alison

I’m from Glasgow and have a BSc(hons) Immunology & Pharmacology from University of Strathclyde. I’ve worked in science for 11 years from industrial micro and chemistry labs to working in a start up medical device company, developing contact lenses. Most recently I worked in the field of molecular biology developing rapid methods of detection for infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance.

Myself and the rest of my ex-colleages were made redundant 1 month ago, so what better time for career change, something that had been on my mind for a while - with an interest in spirit distillation this was the perfect job to apply for.

Other than work, I spent 5 years playing roller derby across UK/Europe and even a tournament in the US, but I’ll be retired 2 years next March. Since escaping indoor sports halls I like to wander the hills of Scotland with my map and compass, explore the islands and the beaches of the north west. I recently bought a wetsuit and plan on doing the north west highland snorkel trail when the weather gets better. Also, when I can, I do a bit of conservation volunteering with National Trust Scotland, helping to build footpaths, fences and dry stane dykes.

Cheers,

Alison

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Bursting with Juniper, Vanilla and spice

Today we have launched our 5th gin in…. drum roll…5 months. Not bad for a small start up company with 4 permanent staff. It’s been all hands to the pump - or in our case the Still - over the past couple weeks, getting everything ready, bottled and labeled. Samples have gone our to some of our favourite press and bloggers - oh and a couple of mixologists - to see what they come up with. We are very excited about his gin as not only does it make the perfect Gin & Tonic, we think it will be a great base in some the world’s most infamous cocktails.

Now then down to business - what does it taste like and how do you serve it??

Well it’s a distinctive dry Gin with an unmistakable McQueen Character. The nose is juniper led with a clean distinct forestry aroma. A burst of juniper gives way to a creamy rich vanilla sweetness with a light spice, ending with a crisp lime pepper finish.

And the Serve?

Fever-Tree of course, but this time the Premium Tonic Water, serve with lots of ice and a twist of grapefruit and lime peel. Simple but delicious.

Available to buy now on-line at our shop or through selected stockists (see gin map).

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