As much as Orkney is a key part of our identity here at Orkney Distilling, we appreciate that not everyone is lucky enough to be able to visit us here on our beautiful islands. We are therefore very excited to be attending various events over the summer where we can hopefully meet more gin enthusiasts. Over the next few months we will be at the following locations, pop by for a chat and a taste, we’d love to meet you!

Glasgow Eat and Drink Festival: 24 – 27^th May 2019, Glasgow

“You will leave the show with new foodie ideas, inspiration and a taste for food you never thought you had. Celebrating the exciting trends in modern cuisine, mixology and street food, you won’t want to miss it.”

Taste of Grampian: 1^st June 2019, Inverurie

“Taste of Grampian, the one-day food and drink festival is a great day out for all the family. This popular annual event allows visitors to discover and sample the wide range of high-quality food and drink products from Grampian in the North East of Scotland to visitors from throughout Scotland.”

House of Bruar Gin Festival: 7^th – 9^th June 2019, Perthshire

The House Of Bruar in Perthshire is the home of Traditional Scottish Food And Drink. Browsing through the delights of their Food Hall, a feast for the senses assails you. They stock only the best of the best, with an emphasis on traditional, natural produce that is fresh, full of flavour and locally sourced from suppliers that they know and trust. They’re holding gin tasting events in the Food Hall from 7^th – 9^th June.

The Royal Highland Show: 20^th – 23^rd June 2019, Edinburgh

“Celebrating its 179th year, The Royal Highland Show is one of Scotland's most iconic events, showcasing the very best of farming food and rural life. A great day out for everyone of all ages, get up close to the country's top-quality livestock, taste exceptional food & drink and experience rural living at its most vibrant.”

We were honoured the host the celebration event for the inauguration of the Orkney Japan Association here at The Orkney Distillery on 29^th March.

Held in our events space with views over Kirkwall Bay, we were joined by a wide range of local people with an interest in the Association as well as some very special guests. Pictured above is Orkney Distilling Founder Stephen Kemp with the Consul General for Japan Mr Nozomu Takaoka and his wife Yumi and the Chair of the Nagasaki Rugby Football Union, Mr Masao Eto.  

After a day of activity including the ‘Peedie Isles Rugby Festival’ they joined Council Convener Harvey Johnston and Liam McArthur MSP here for an evening reception featuring networking, speeches, gin, specially created cocktails and delicious Orkney produce. This event signifies a major progression of Orkney’s already strong relationship with Japan, and we look forward to being a part of this for a long time to come.