Scottish Pink Gin Pig Glass Mini Decanter (1 x 50ml) - Pink Gin Gift Hand Made in Scotland - Drinkable & Refillable Gin Gifts by Angels' Share Glass

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We’re also pleased to be partnering with local distillery Stirling Gin who created the delicious gin liqueurs.” Karen Somerville, Managing Director at Bridge of Allan-based Angels’ Share Glass, said: “Our Gin Pigs have been flying off the shelves ever since we came up with the idea two years ago and we thought it would be fun to create a different summer version. waterofleith.org.uk/walkway The Palm House at the Royal Botanic Garden (Alamy) 14. Get lost in the Royal Botanic Garden

Gin Pigs did not always come in the form of a pig, some establishments favoured dogs or fish. With the recent renaissance of gin, with an emphasis on Scottish gin, the history of these vessels has been uncovered and the desire to recreate these is now in the hands of our expert glassblowers at Angels' Share Glass ®️.The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

We won our first ‘best rye’ award for an innovative whiskey release in 2012,” said Jeff Kozak, Whistlepig CEO, “and we haven’t stopped experimenting since. Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience. Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals. They’re a bit of fun and we’re delighted that shoppers in Harvey Nichols will be able to treat themselves to a quality Scottish product.Gin first appeared in Britain in the early 17th century. It was produced on a large scale by Dutch and Flemish distillers in the mid-17th century, and was initially sold in pharmacies as a treatment for a wide range of medical ailments – anything from stomach problems to gout! However, it was the ‘Glorious Revolution’ of 1688, when William of Orange took the British throne, that catapulted gin into the popular culture. Many of these were made from hand blown glass and were known as Gin Pigs. Our gin Pigs are also inspired by the two gin pigs on display at National Trust property, Brodie Castle, seeing these two large jugs caught our imagination and our design of the Gin Pig was born. Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

There’s no better way to mark the occasion than with an incredibly delicious whiskey that arrives from behind.” Visiting Edinburgh and drinking a fine grain malt or juniper-infused gin is a must these days; both spirits are seeing a renaissance within the city limits. Start by supping a single malt on the Royal Mile, before boning up on how to blend at one of many distilleries. The West End has the monstrous Johnnie Walker Princes Street and the subterranean Edinburgh Gin Distillery. Take a tour of the latter and you’ll meet its two copper stills, Caledonia and Flora, see one of the world’s best inventions — a Victorian glass gin pig decanter — and sample some of the bestselling gins along the way. Also new for the summer are the Angels’ Share bottle stoppers which allow you to cork your favourite bottle until you are ready for the next glass. The glass pig decanter is hand-made at the Angels’ Share Glass studio and has a stopper for the nose so the drink can be poured out and later refilled.We’re erasing the boundaries of traditional whiskey making in an attempt to bring you the best of rye the best way we know how – big, bold and unapologetic.” Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

The release is in honour of the brand’s ‘10 years of award-winning innovation’, marking a decade since it won its first ‘best rye’ award. The Scottish capital is one of the greenest cities in the UK and its highlight is the almost absurdly picturesque Botanic Garden — filled with 13,000 plant species and a herbarium containing three million specimens. It has been open since 1670 and the view of Edinburgh’s steeple-spiked skyline from in front of Inverleith House is among the most enchanting in the city.Whiskey scientist Liz Rhoades commented: “With zero generations of tradition behind us, we’re only looking forward. This is the story of the next decade of Whistlepig – one that will bring new frontiers beyond rye, even bigger age statements, stupendous complexity and undoubtedly more pig hijinks.