{"id":273715,"date":"2025-07-19T03:38:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T03:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/273715\/"},"modified":"2025-07-19T03:38:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T03:38:26","slug":"edinburgh-distillery-to-produce-aldis-gin-that-celebrates-the-scottish-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/273715\/","title":{"rendered":"Edinburgh distillery to produce Aldi&#8217;s gin &#8216;that celebrates the Scottish spirit&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The distillery will make Aldi\u2019s Toradh Gin and add six new flavours, starting at \u00a313.99<\/p>\n<p>12:26, 18 Jul 2025Updated 12:45, 18 Jul 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_gin.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of Toradh Gin\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Summerhall Distillery in Edinburgh will now produce Aldi\u2019s popular Toradh Gin range(Image: Aldi Scotland)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Summerhall Distillery in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/edinburgh\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"EdinburghLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Edinburgh<\/a> has been named as the latest Scottish producer to join Aldi\u2019s growing line-up of local suppliers and will now exclusively produce the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/supermarkets\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"supermarket\u2019sLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">supermarket\u2019s<\/a> popular Toradh Gin range.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The award-winning distillery, which operates from the repurposed old dog kennels of the former Royal (Dick) Vet School, is best known for its signature Pickering\u2019s Gin, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghlive.co.uk\/news\/edinburgh-news\/edinburgh-distillery-becomes-aldi-scotlands-32070134?int_source=nba\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Edinburgh LiveLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Edinburgh Live<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">First launched in 2013, Pickering\u2019s is based on a handwritten Bombay recipe from 1947 and helped put the capital back on the UK\u2019s gin map.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">In a new deal with Aldi Scotland, Summerhall Distillery will now take on production of the retailer\u2019s Toradh Gin collection and introduce six new flavour expressions to the range, with prices starting at \u00a313.99.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The gin will form a core part of Aldi\u2019s premium spirits offering.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Matt Gammell, co-founder of Summerhall Distillery, said: \u201cWe\u2019re absolutely thrilled to be working with Aldi Scotland as part of its commitment to championing local producers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;As one of Edinburgh&#8217;s earliest <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/alcohol\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"gin distilleriesLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">gin distilleries<\/a> in recent years, we&#8217;ve watched the industry flourish and are proud to be part of such a dynamic Scottish drinks scene.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cWe\u2019re especially proud to see the Toradh Gin range now available to Aldi customers. This is a collection that celebrates the warmth of the Scottish spirit, both in character and in craft.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cOur shared values of quality, authenticity and a passion for great flavour make this a natural partnership, and we\u2019re excited to see where it leads as we continue to grow this range and bring innovative, handcrafted spirits to new audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Summerhall was the first operational gin distillery in Edinburgh in over 150 years when it launched more than a decade ago, and has since expanded its output to include whisky, vodka and rum.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The distillery now produces thousands of litres of spirits each year, exporting to a growing number of international markets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director at Aldi Scotland, said: \u201cBuilding on our rich distilling heritage in Scotch <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/whisky\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"whiskyLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">whisky<\/a>, Scotland is now at the forefront of gin production.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;With more than 90 gin distillers in Scotland, ranging from niche handcrafted blends to major producers exporting globally, Scotland has a unique role in serving the world\u2019s gin aficionados.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">You&#8217;ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">All you have to do is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/BZamc48XMaoEqKkIN7GWxV\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">click here if you&#8217;re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select &#8216;Join Community&#8217; and you&#8217;re in!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If you&#8217;re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click &#8216;Join Community&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose &#8216;exit group&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If you\u2019re curious, you can read our <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/privacy-notice\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cSummerhall Distillery is an excellent example of a success story in Scotland\u2019s food and drink sector. It was at the cusp of the gin boom in the UK, becoming the first distillery in the capital in over 150 years, before being joined by many other peers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cIts commitment to quality, well-crafted spirits has led to a diverse portfolio of gin, whisky, vodka and rum, which are cherished worldwide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;We\u2019re incredibly proud to partner with such a respected Scottish distiller, known for its innovation and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cWorking alongside Summerhall Distillery, we will continue to serve fantastic Scottish products at our famously low Aldi prices.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The distillery will make Aldi\u2019s Toradh Gin and add six new flavours, starting at \u00a313.99 12:26, 18 Jul&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":273716,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8816],"tags":[785,748,1102,4884,712,2070,16,15,15469],"class_list":{"0":"post-273715","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-edinburgh","8":"tag-alcohol","9":"tag-britain","10":"tag-edinburgh","11":"tag-great-britain","12":"tag-scotland","13":"tag-supermarkets","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom","16":"tag-whisky"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114877820083049694","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273715","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=273715"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273715\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/273716"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=273715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=273715"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=273715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}