Cockburns of Leith

Isle of Harris Distillery Tasting
2024-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Isle of Harris Distillery are joining us for a barrel-top tasting as part of our Summer Tasting Series! Hailing from the rugged and beautiful Outer Hebrides, this distillery infuses local botanicals like sugar kelp into their gin, capturing the essence of their maritime surroundings. We’ve also got the delicious an eye-catching Hearach Whisky to try. Come along and meet Megan! Drop in any time before 2 and 4pm for a free sample.

“We set out to create the very definition of what a London Dry Gin should be; to do something very simple, but do it to perfection. Lind & Lime Gin is forged from the talent, heritage and industry of Edinburgh and its historic distilling district of Leith. In everything that we produce, our watchword is ‘balance’.”

Shop Isle of Harris Distillery online here, and visit their website here.

Lind & Lime Gin Tasting
2024-08-16 16:00 - 18:00
Lind & Lime Gin are joining us for a barrel-top tasting as part of our Summer Tasting Series! Come along and try their locally-distilled gin, bursting with lime and pink-peppercorn, and hear about the history and thought that goes into everything from the name to the ingredients to the bottle design and the branding. Drop in any time between 4 and 6pm for a free sample.

“We set out to create the very definition of what a London Dry Gin should be; to do something very simple, but do it to perfection. Lind & Lime Gin is forged from the talent, heritage and industry of Edinburgh and its historic distilling district of Leith. In everything that we produce, our watchword is ‘balance’.”

Shop Lind & Lime online here, and visit their website here.

Around the World Classics Wine Tasting
2024-08-14 17:30 - 18:30
Travel the globe with our Around the World Classics wine tasting, showcasing renowned wines from some of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. From classic styles of the Old World to unique wines from newer regions, this tasting will take you on a vinous journey through different terroirs and winemaking traditions.

Reserve your ticket below and come along for a 5:30pm start! Shop wine here.

Tayport Distillery Tasting
2024-08-10 15:00 - 17:30
Tayport Distillery are coming to see us as part of our Summer Tasting Series! This is a barrel-top tasting so you can drop by at any point in the time window for some tasty Tayport samples! Think Scots Pine Gin, Madagascan Vanilla Vodka, and a Raspberry Liqueur that tastes like fresh fruit, jam, and summer!

Shop Tayport Distillery online here, and visit their website here.

Annandale Distillery Tasting
2024-08-09 15:30 - 18:00
Annandale Distillery are joining us at our barrel-top as part of our Summer Tasting Series! Drop by at any point in the time window for some samples of their Man O’ Words and Man O’ Sword whiskies, plus our own Cockburns of Leith Founders Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky!

You can shop Annandale online here and visit their website here.

Vino de Verano: Spanish Summer Wine Tasting
2024-08-07 17:30 - 18:30
Embrace the spirit of Spanish summer with our Vino de Verano wine tasting, featuring a selection of vibrant Spanish wines perfect for this warm August weather. From crisp whites to refreshing reds, we’ll explore the diverse and dynamic world of Spanish wines. Discover new favorites and learn about the rich wine traditions of Spain. We’ll be continuing our Albariño Day celebrations by including an Albariño in our tasting line-up!

Reserve your ticket below and come along for a 5:30pm start! Shop Spanish wine here.

Morrison Distillers Tasting
2024-08-03 15:00 - 17:00
Morrison Distillers are coming to see us as part of our Summer Tasting Series! This is a barrel-top tasting so you can drop by at any point in the time window for some samples! We’ll have Mac-Talla, Old Perth, Bruadar and maybe even some of the Càrn Mòr available to sample.

Shop Morrison Distillers online here, (Càrn Mòr here, Mac-Talla here), and visit their website here.

Ardnamurchan Distillery Tasting
2024-08-02 16:00 - 18:00
Ardnamurchan Distillery are coming to see us as part of our Summer Tasting Series! This is a barrel-top tasting so you can drop by at any point in the time window for some samples!

Shop Ardnamurchan Distillery online here, and visit their website here.

All About Albariño Wine Tasting
2024-07-31 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for an enlightening journey into the world of Albariño, the star white grape of Spain’s Rías Baixas region. Known for its bright acidity, aromatic intensity, and refreshing flavors, Albariño wines are perfect for summer sipping. Our tasting will explore various expressions of this versatile grape, highlighting its citrus, stone fruit, and floral notes.
We’ll be tasting a classic Albariño, a more complex style, an Albariño blend, and even an Albariño rosé!
Reserve your ticket below and come along for a 5pm start!

Find out more about all of our Albariño celebrations here.
You can read our whole Albariño newsletter here, shop Albariño here and find out more about Albariño Day here.

Albariño Day Celebrations
2024-07-29 - 2024-08-11
Join our Albariño Day Celebrations! We’re celebrating all things Albariño for 2 weeks at Cockburns of Leith. Come along and learn about the Riax Biaxas region and celebrate Albariño day with us! There will be tastings, amazing wines to try, and fun facts galore!

Nestled up in the far north-western corner of Spain by the wind-swept Atlantic coast the wine region of Rías Baixas produces this much admired and popular, elegant white wine.

Our All About Albariño Wine Tasting is 5-6pm on Wednesday 31st July – find out more here
Every bottle of Albariño bought in store will receive a free prize! Take a lucky dip and win some amazing Albariño merch
All of our Albariño wines are 15% off until Monday 12th August! In store and online with code ALBARINODAY
Win an Albariño Picnic Pack! Keep your eyes peeled for Thursday when we’ll announce our Albariño Day GIVEAWAY!
We’ll be opening some more Albariño at our Vino de Verano Spanish Summer Wine Tasting next Wednesday 7th August! Tickets available here.

You can read our whole Albariño newsletter here, shop Albariño here and find out more about Albariño Day here.
