Cockburns of Leith festive tasting event

New Town wine-and-spirits merchant, Cockburns of Leith is holding its annual festive tasting event on 21 November, at The Place Hotel, on York Place, from 5-8pm. 

Cockburns, which has been in business since 1796, will be showcasing a wide range of wines and spirits from family-owned and independent producers around the world. 

More than 120 wines will be available to sample on the evening, as well as spirits. Tayport Distillery will be bringing along gin, vodka and liqueurs. Isle of Raasay Distillery malt whisky and gin will be making an appearance too.  Drinks agency, Speciality Brands will provide a cocchi (an Italian aperitif) bar and will be serving up winter spritzes, as well as offering samples of vermouth, tequila, mezcal, rum and whisky. 

Cockburns is also launching its festive gift range, including whisky gift sets from Ardnamurchan, Annandale, Glengoyne and Port of Leith distilleries, as well as gin versions from Edinburgh Gin and Lind & Lime. Festive crackers will be for sale too, filled with miniatures of whisky, gin or prosecco.

Tickets for the event cost £22.50 and are available from the shop, at 48a Frederick St or online.

www.cockburnsofleith.co.uk/event/festive-showcase-wine-tasting/