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The National
09-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Scottish distiller wins UK-wide Waitrose deal with Old Course gin
Eden Mill's new-look Golf Gin will now be available on the shelves of 202 Waitrose stores across the UK. The gin, which is launching with a refreshed bottle design, claims to be the world's first spirit to be distilled with botanicals foraged from the famous Old Course in St Andrews. Across the course's 95 acres, gorse and heather line the fairways and bunkers, and fragrant lavender grows in the clubhouse's rooftop garden. READ MORE: The story of Donald Trump's visit to the Scottish Parliament Collaborating with the St Andrews Links Trust, Eden Mill has used these native botanicals to distill its Golf Gin and will be available exclusively in Waitrose, on Eden Mill's website and in their retail stores. Chief executive officer Rennie Donaldson said the exclusive deal with the supermarket chain is the 'perfect launchpad' for the gin. He said: 'St Andrews is the beating heart of our brand and it's the historical home of golf, so we've always wanted to authentically tie our Golf Gin product to the town. 'Foraging botanicals from the world-famous Old Course has allowed us to do just that. 'A UK-wide listing at Waitrose is the perfect launchpad for the gin. Golf participation has been increasing consistently since 2020 and shows signs of letting up, so we're delighted to have developed the perfect pour to toast to this growing segment.' (Image: Eden Mill) Waitrose spirits buyer John Vine said he is sure the gun will 'pique the curiosity' of Waitrose shoppers. He said: 'We have an avid audience of gin enthusiasts who shop with us and take the time to discover new brands with interesting stories. 'Eden Mill's Golf Gin fits this bill to a tee – crafted with botanicals foraged from the Old Course St Andrews and distilled in their brand-new, sustainable distillery, we are sure this will pique the curiosity of our shoppers.' Situated eight minutes' drive from the Old Course, Eden Mill's new distillery can be seen across the Eden Estuary from the sixth hole.
The Herald Scotland
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish gin maker celebrates first-ever link up with Waitrose
The St Andrews Distillery created the gin with botanicals foraged from the Old Course in Scotland's Mecca of golf. Known as the most famous golf course in the world, the Old Course is covers 95 acres with gorse and heather lining the fairways and bunkers, while lavender grows in the rooftop garden of the clubhouse. Eden Mill will sell its gin at Waitrose (Image: Eden Mill) Collaborating with The Links Trust, Eden Mill has used these native botanicals to distil its Golf Gin, making the product a true distillation of the home of golf. Rennie Donaldson, Chief Executive Officer at Eden Mill, said: 'St Andrews is the beating heart of our brand and it's the historical home of golf, so we've always wanted to authentically tie our Golf Gin product to the town. 'Foraging botanicals from the world famous Old Course has allowed us to do just that. 'A UK-wide listing at Waitrose is the perfect launch pad for the gin. Golf participation has been increasing consistently since 2020 and is showing no signs of letting off, so we're delighted to have developed the perfect pour to toast to this growing segment.' READ MORE: Waitrose Spirits Buyer, John Vine, said: "We have an avid audience of gin enthusiasts who shop with us and take the time to discover new brands with interesting stories. 'Eden Mill's Golf Gin fits this bill to a tee – crafted with botanicals foraged from the Old Course St Andrews and distilled in their brand-new, sustainable distillery, we are sure this will pique the curiosity of our shoppers.' Eden Mill, near St Andrews (Image: Eden Mill) Situated just eight minutes drive from the Old Course, Eden Mill's new distillery can be seen across the Eden Estuary from the 6th hole. The distillery has already begun production of gin and whisky and is set to open its visitor centre in August 2025 - offering tours of the distillation rooms, a retail space and a top- floor cocktail bar. All electricity at Eden Mill's distillery will be 100% renewable, coming from either the solar farm belonging to the University of St Andrews or from renewable tariffs on the grid. The business is working on various other sustainability initiatives, including their partnership with MiAlgae which was announced in October 2024 - using effluent from the distillation process to create a source of algae that doesn't rely on sea fish stocks.
The Herald Scotland
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Eden Mill to launch golf gin with St Andrews Old Course twist
The new Eden Mill Golf Gin is inspired by the course and being able to use botanicals foraged there has allowed it to be fully connected to the course. The London Dry gin will be exclusively available across the UK at Waitrose stores from the end of April and also on Eden Mill's website. Commenting on the news, Rennie Donaldson, Chief Executive Officer at Eden Mill, said: 'St Andrews is the beating heart of our brand and the home of golf, so we've always wanted to authentically tie our Golf Gin product to the town. Foraging botanicals from the world-famous Old Course has allowed us to do just that. Read More 'A UK-wide listing at Waitrose is the perfect launch pad for the gin. Golf participation has been increasing consistently since 2020 and is showing no signs of letting off, so we're delighted to have developed the perfect pour to toast to this growing segment.' The Old Course is an eight-minute drive from Eden Mill's new distillery, which can be seen from hole six of the course. The distillery is also set to open a visitor centre in August to offer immersive gin and whisky experiences. Adding to Rennie's comments, Waitrose Spirits Buyer, John Vine, said: "We have an avid audience of gin enthusiasts who shop with us and take the time to discover new brands with interesting stories. 'Eden Mill's Golf Gin fits this bill to a tee – crafted with botanicals foraged from the Old Course St Andrews and distilled in their brand-new, sustainable distillery, we are sure this will pique the curiosity of our shoppers.'
