{"id":655911,"date":"2025-12-26T13:12:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T13:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/655911\/"},"modified":"2025-12-26T13:12:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T13:12:08","slug":"nip-and-a-half-pint-the-nen-north-edinburgh-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/655911\/","title":{"rendered":"nip and a half pint \u2013 The NEN \u2013 North Edinburgh News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Independent brewing and blending duo unveil citywide collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A MODERN twist on a traditional Scottish serve is being poured across Edinburgh this festive season, as two of the city\u2019s leading independent drinks producers announce a flavour-led collaboration.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wemyss Family Spirits and Stewart Brewing have joined forces to launch a new partnership rooted in shared values of independence, craftsmanship and community.<\/p>\n

To celebrate the launch, the two brands have revived the iconic half and half serve \u2013 a dram of whisky served with a half pint of beer \u2013 with curated pairings across a hand-picked selection of the capital\u2019s most beloved pubs.<\/p>\n

The initial rollout sees the Edinburgh-based firms partnership activate in 10 venues citywide, with plans already in place for further expansion into the New Year.<\/p>\n

Wemyss Family Spirits was established by siblings Isabella and William Wemyss in 2005 and has since carved out a reputation for exceptional single malts and blended whiskies. Stewart Brewing, founded by Steve and Jo Stewart in 2004, has grown from a small operation in Loanhead into one of Scotland\u2019s most recognisable craft breweries, while remaining fiercely independent.<\/p>\n

Both businesses have proudly remained family-run, rooted in local communities and guided by a deep passion for quality and innovation.<\/p>\n

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William Wemyss, Co-Founder of Wemyss Family Spirits, said: \u201cThis partnership is about more than just great drinks \u2013 it\u2019s about celebrating Edinburgh\u2019s independent spirit and reviving a uniquely Scottish tradition in a way that fits modern tastes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe half and half is steeped in pub culture, traditionally served as a quarter gill measure of whisky alongside a half pint of beer. It\u2019s about slowing down and savouring each sip \u2013 something worth championing, especially during the festive season.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoth Wemyss Family Spirits and Stewart Brewing were built on strong family foundations, and that shared ethos shines through in everything from how we work to what we pour.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur half and half drinks pairings reflect the diversity of both our ranges and of the city\u2019s venues.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new pairings are available now across 11\u00a0local venues:<\/strong><\/p>\n