Scottish Pink Gin Pig Glass Mini Decanter (1 x 50ml) - Pink Gin Gift Hand Made in Scotland - Drinkable & Refillable Gin Gifts by Angels' Share Glass

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My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.” Our Gin Pig is filled with 50ml/5cl of Artisan Scottish Gin at 40% ABV. approx 70mm diameter - it's is a miniature sized measure. The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form. From rush-inducing Edinburgh Castle to the 19th-century New Town, Scotland’s capital has no shortage of spellbinding architecture. Forgotten among this is Craigmillar Castle: a toothy ruin, complete with a tower house, great hall and standout city views. You’ll find it three miles southeast of the city centre — it’s easy to get to by public transport, or you can book a guided tour to see it along with the city’s other hidden sights. Angels’ Share Glass is based in Bridge of Allan, near Stirling and was established by Master Glassmaker Tom Young MBE and his daughter Karen Somerville in 2013.

rosslynchapel.com Visitors on Calton Hill watch the sun setting over Edinburgh (Alamy) 17. See sunset from Calton Hill Following on from the ' Gin Craze' of the early eighteenth century when half of the London drinking establishments were gin bars, and later when the aristocracy of the Victorian era had ' Gin Palaces' there was a desire for specially made jugs and decanters to display how wealthy the household was. Many of these were made from hand blown glass and were known as Gin Pigs. Our Gin Pigs are also inspired by the two gin pigs on display at National Trust property, Brodie Castle, seeing these two large jugs caught our imagination and our design of the Gin Pig was born.Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva. Many of these were made from hand blown glass and were known as Gin Pigs. Our gin Pigs are also inspired by the two gin pigs on display at National Trust property, Brodie Castle, seeing these two large jugs caught our imagination and our design of the Gin Pig was born. Following on from the ' Gin Craze' of the early eighteenth century when half of the London drinking establishments were gin bars, and later when the aristocracy of the Victorian era had ' Gin Palaces' there was a desire for specially made jugs and decanters to display how wealthy the household was. Accordingly, Whistlepig and their retailers must insist that no one attempt to create or enact any stunt or activity performed with this bottle, including but not limited to selfies sipping straight from the posterior.” Visiting Edinburgh and drinking a fine grain malt or juniper-infused gin is a must these days; both spirits are seeing a renaissance within the city limits. Start by supping a single malt on the Royal Mile, before boning up on how to blend at one of many distilleries. The West End has the monstrous Johnnie Walker Princes Street and the subterranean Edinburgh Gin Distillery. Take a tour of the latter and you’ll meet its two copper stills, Caledonia and Flora, see one of the world’s best inventions — a Victorian glass gin pig decanter — and sample some of the bestselling gins along the way.

Also new for the summer are the Angels’ Share bottle stoppers which allow you to cork your favourite bottle until you are ready for the next glass. The brand has published a tongue-in-cheek disclaimer along with the release that reads: “This whiskey release features self-deprecating humour created under the supervision of professionals. We make no apologies for this release either expressly or otherwise. Swing by the Scottish National Gallery for some fine-art eye candy from the likes of Van Gogh, Monet, Botticelli, Raphael, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Constable and Turner, and also lesser-known, Scottish names such as Ramsay, Raeburn and Wilkie. There’s so much to see that pieces are spread across two neo-classical treasure troves: the National Gallery and the Royal Scottish Academy. The exterior Doric columns and detailing are just as dazzling.

Karen Somerville, Managing Director at Bridge of Allan-based Angels’ Share Glass, said: “Our Gin Pigs have been flying off the shelves ever since we came up with the idea two years ago and we thought it would be fun to create a different summer version. All are handmade and hand filled in our Bridge of Allan glass blowing studio and feature a cork stopper for the nose, delicate pink ears, and subtle blue eyes. Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg. Whiskey scientist Liz Rhoades commented: “With zero generations of tradition behind us, we’re only looking forward. This is the story of the next decade of Whistlepig – one that will bring new frontiers beyond rye, even bigger age statements, stupendous complexity and undoubtedly more pig hijinks.

They’re a bit of fun and we’re delighted that shoppers in Harvey Nichols will be able to treat themselves to a quality Scottish product. Our Pink Gin Pig is filled with 50ml/5cl of Pink Gin at 37.5% ABV. 65 - 70mm diameter. It is a miniature measure of gin. The launch of the Piggybank Rye decanter follows the auction of an original 19th-century antique Berkshire Bitter Pig filled with 20-year-old rye whiskey at Christie’s in June 2022.There’s no better way to mark the occasion than with an incredibly delicious whiskey that arrives from behind.” rbge.org.uk Inside the Scottish National Gallery ( Getty Images) 15. Muse on Scotland’s greatest art works June McCann, co-founder of Stirling Gin, said: “More than ever it is important to support local businesses, so we are delighted to work with Angels’ Share Glass supplying them with our gin and liqueurs. All are hand made and hand filled in our Bridge of Allan glass blowing studio and feature a cork stopper for the nose, delicate pink ears, and subtle blue eyes. Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals? edinburgh.org Street performers on Victoria Street in the city’s Old Town ( Getty Images) 9. See the greatest show on earth The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.guide.michelin.com/gb/en/city-of-edinburgh/edinburgh/restaurants Craigmillar Castle (Alamy) 20. See Edinburgh’s other castle They are an addition to the popular Gin Pigs created by the Angels’ Share team who resurrected the Victorian tradition of showcasing gin in glass decanters shaped like pigs. Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space. waterofleith.org.uk/walkway The Palm House at the Royal Botanic Garden (Alamy) 14. Get lost in the Royal Botanic Garden Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.