Meet the Makers

Be different. Be better. The words of George Baxter encapsulate such a simple principle, yet they laid the foundations for the Scottish family business that has spanned four generations.

Our wine expert, Rory, has hand-picked and tried and tested some of the best European wines (Scottish weather is just not quite as perfect for vineyards!) and we’re proud to feature these within our collection.

It’s not only the unique taste of Blackthorn’s Scottish Sea Salt Flakes, but the innovative method of creation that captures people’s attention. Once described as “A cross between Willy Wonka and Noah’s Ark” by television chef James Martin.

Hand-crafted in the Highlands of Scotland, every single Darach product is made from vintage oak whisky barrels, sourced from Highland and Speyside distilleries. Each piece is unique and is a blend of tradition, durability, beauty and fine design.

Specialising in premium spirits and liqueurs, Deerness Distillery, founded by Stuart and Adelle Brown, was Orkney’s first new distillery in over 132 years. Using home-grown botanicals, their unique spirits provide pleasure and a sensory experience.

Gin Bothy prides itself on its connection to the Scottish glens with a principle of respect for mountain, river and farm. Using local ingredients, their products are made through traditional production techniques and poured by hand.

A family-run business, Glencairn Crystal always deliver the highest quality without compromise and are the proud creators of the world's favourite whisky glass, as well as other crystal glassware made from the best possible materials.

In the hills of Moray, Glenrinnes Distillery produces premium gin and vodka using organic ingredients, a water source on the family-run estate and that is inspired by the botanicals that grow naturally in the surrounding landscape.

Iain Burnett, the Highland Chocolatier, uses only natural, fresh ingredients. The exquisite charm of Highland Chocolatier is the care and attention that goes into each and every chocolate.

The word 'ishga' originates from the Scottish Gaelic word for water. From the wild waters surrounding the Hebridean islands, Ishga sustainably harvest four different types of seaweed by hand.

Renowned for its wild and unspoilt landscapes, the Isle of Mull is a welcome place for all. Birthplace of the Island Bakery, the environmentally friendly bakery uses electricity generated by the wind and water from the nearby stream.

Cashmere and textiles have always been at the heart of the Scottish Borders. Once a booming - and world-famous - industry, Kinalba is on a mission to preserve this legacy by bringing it into the modern era.

At the heart of Edinburgh and the tartan industry for over 150 years. Spanning six generations of family ownership, Kinloch Anderson has never stopped innovating and creating tartan designs.

Lussa Gin is distilled by three women using fifteen botanicals that they can grow or gather from the wilderness on the Isle of Jura. The botanicals are uniquely frozen, rather than dried to create an award-winning, zesty, aromatic gin.

PekoeTea’s blends are created from scratch in their Edinburgh tea factory, using the finest single-estate teas, and are inspired their Scottish heritage. Every blend tells a story bringing together the finest natural ingredients and flavours.

Big about flavour, Peppermongers in Ayr are gourmet pepper specialists, travelling the world to find the best peppers, including the world's highest grade Tellicherry Black Pepper from the hills of the Western Ghats, Kerala.

Shortbread House of Edinburgh is home to sweet and buttery Scottish shortbread that is handmade by their small team of skilled bakers using the very finest ingredients to ensure a superior taste, texture and appearance.

Based in the small village of Garmouth, less than four miles away from our home in Fochabers, Speyside Coffee Roasting Co. regularly roast and package beans in small batches to ensure optimum freshness.

Summerhouse Drinks is run by Claire Rennie and based on the Rennie family farm near Fraserburgh. They use traditional production techniques so that their drinks only contain natural ingredients.

Every drop of infused oil is produced on Supernature's family farm, which has been held for five generations. The cold Scottish air, long daylight hours and plentiful rain make the perfect climate for rapeseed.

Made by hand in small batches on the outskirts of St Andrews, The Little Herb Farm's sweet, fruity and herbal vinegars are made using home-grown and locally-sourced ingredients ensuring the highest quality and deliciousness every 'thyme'.

Gaining many awards for their range of honey, The Scottish Bee Company always has the environment and people in mind, using recycled or recyclable packaging and sourcing ethical honey, beeswax and scents and always striving to learn more.

Bursting with flavour and a depth of fruit intensity using freshly pressed apples from the walled gardens of castles across the North East of Scotland, Seidear from The Wee Scottish Cider Company is something different. It’s not cider; it’s Seidear.

Since Alec and Trakke first started producing canvas bags and accessories, the concept has remained the same: to provide wax canvas products that look fantastic, are sustainably sourced, Scottish-made and last forever.

Experts recommend adding water from the same source as the whisky, or water with the same chemistry. Uisge Source waters come from specially selected private springs close to the leading distilleries in each of the main Scotch whisky regions.