what’s on: food & drink
what’s on: food & drink
Spotlight On:
Vivienne Muir
of NB Gin
We turned the spotlight on Vivienne Muir of NB Gin. This relatively new
company is based in North Berwick and prides itself on creating artisan gin.
We talk about the recent revival of this botanical spirit.
0845 467 4547
[email protected]
www.nbgin.com
Tell me about your role
at NB Gin
I am the owner and Director,
along with my husband
Steve.
We
have
been
researching launching a gin for
some time and we launched in
October 2013.
What do you love most
about your job?
Providing people with a product
that they love.
What has been your
career highlight so far?
Gosh, where do I start?!
Launching a fantastic product
which, within six months, was
deemed to be one of the finest
gins on the market.
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NB Gin is a relatively new
company - what can we
expect from you next?
NB Gin is described as a
‘small batch, artisan gin’.
What does this mean and
what sets it apart from
other gins?
It is made in batches of less
than 100 litres. It is handmade in
North Berwick by my husband
Steve. It is an uncomplicated
premium gin and no part of the
process or ingredients are ever
compromised on quality. It is a
real gin lover’s gin.
‘Gin is a
relaxing,
sophisticated
drink that
now appeals
to all ages and
genders.’
Gin has undergone quite
a revival recently - why
do you think this is?
We have been overwhelmed
by the market response to
our gin so far. We are now
exporting globally and we will
be attending as many customer
tasting events as possible.
We have just launched to the
Montpelier Group in Edinburgh
so expect to see us at ‘Meet the
Maker’ events in all locations
starting with Indigo Yard on
3 May. Our new signature
cocktail will be launched then
so pop in to try it!
People are becoming more
discerning about the types of
gin they drink and gin can have
so many different tastes. It is
a relaxing, sophisticated drink
that now appeals to all ages and
genders.
World Gin Day is coming
up - how do you plan to
celebrate?
Special
promotions
with
our customers and partying
ourselves!
Quickfire Questions
Describe Edinburgh in
three words
Beautiful, fun and friendly
Where’s the best place in
Edinburgh to enjoy a gin?
Teuchter’s Bar – they love
drinking NB straight in there!
What’s your favourite gin
cocktail?
NB Lady but watch this
space for the new one to
be launched!
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