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Welcome to February

I know January sometimes feels like the longest month – but here at Ellis Gin HQ we have been so busy that it seemed to pass in a blur. We got lots of fab contacts at the Speciality Fine Foods event back in January – so lookout for a list of new stockists coming soon…

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2020 – Has Begun with a Bang!

January started with our first ever Gin Spa with our fabulous friends at Urban Retreat and Scottish Beauty Academy. It was a fabulous day and all the ladies agreed it was a great way to start the year. We also attended Scotland’s Speciality Food Show at the SECC. The show also combined Scotland’s Trade Fair…

Thank You for a Fantastic Year

WOW – what a year 2019 was for Ellis Gin – Its hard to believe that we have only been around for a year!! In our first year of operation Run 8 batches in the year – producing over 1700 bottles of Ellis Gin Sold out Bramble Gin twice Sold out Butterfly Pea Stopped production…

I saw Mummy Kissing Santa Clause!

Another amazing week at Ellis Gin HQ.    Some more fab events and of course – thank you to everyone who ordered their special gifts. We have a few more posting days left – so be sure to take a look at our fab Xmas Eve boxes.  Ho Ho Ho. And also some of the delicious…

ONLY 14 MORE SLEEPS!

What a fab time we have had this week – out and about spreading the word about Ellis Gin. Gingling all the way. It was fab to meet everyone – thank your for those guys who came to say Hi. Our delicious Scottish Bramble Gin proved to be a winner at our events this week…

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Hello December !

And Breathe!!!! I hope everyone is managing to stay calm and not panic about the one day of the year! Everyone at Ellis Gin HQ continues to run at pace – this has been one of our busiest weeks for events and what fun we have had!! Last week we mentioned the events we would…

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COUNTDOWN TO XMAS!

Its been a busy week at Ellis Gin HQ.  We’ve had the elfs on high alert, producing baubles and crackers ready for the next 4 weeks of events. We had a lovely time at the House of an Art Lover Xmas Fayre – with the real ‘Ellis’ also making an appearance. Lots of people buying…

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NOVEMBER A GO GO!!

Now I was going to give this BLOG a number – but then I thought – whats my obsession with Numbers?  So lets talk about whats been going on. You will see that even though bars, restaurants and shops are preparing for Xmas we have had a few more new stockists and some of them…

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Recipe of the Month – November

This months recipe has a warmness to it to heat you up during those cold winter nights. Its called our Bramble Best. 25ml Ellis No.2 Scottish Bramble Gin, 25ml Campari and 50 ml of Ginger Ale, Granish with a slice or orange. Serve in a champagne flute – very tasty )) For those of you…

Blog 2 – Preparing for Xmas

Its been another busy month for Ellis Gin – with a lot of work going on behind the scenes. Between restocking and thinking of ideas for Christmas gifts. Over the last month we have run two more batches – which takes us on to Batch Number 9. Hurray !! Full stock of all three flavours…

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Recipe of the Month | Ellis 75

This months Cocktails we would like to share is our famous Ellis 75. It looks amazing and is really easy to make! 50cl Ellis No.3 Butterfly Pea 24cl Lemon Juice Top with Sparkling win of you choice Serve with Blueberries and enjoy! Want to be part of our VIP group? – watch this space in…

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Out & About with Ellis Gin

Speaking of which we have been at some wonderful events. We love love love all the fantastic food and drink events across Scotland. Bringing communities together. A few weeks ago we attended the Love Newmilns Food Festival – that’s out third year there and I must say – every year it gets bigger and better.…