Home Food Restaurant Reviews Recipes Drink Distilleries Whisky Gin Craft Beer Locations Scran Podcast The actor’s spirits brand is one of three luxury Scottish brands that are now available in a new shopping venue. A new, luxury pop-up shop is now open in Edinburgh’s five-star Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, and guests will be able to buy luxury skincare, fashion and whisky and gin. Located within No.
33 Charlotte Square, Kimpton’s boutique presents ishga, Sassenach Spirits, and Siobhan Mackenzie for an intimate and experiential retail shopping experience To coincide with the start of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the boutique pop-up has opened its doors and will run until 11 August, where both the public and Kimpton hotel guests alike will be welcomed to shop and explore three unique and highly regarded brands. Bringing together three artisan Scottish brands that each celebrate wellness, locality and creativity, the boutique pop-up has something for everyone. From the wild shores of the Hebrides, ishga skincare, for the fashion forward, Siobhan Mackenzie a designer reimagining classic Scottish design for the modern day and who in recent weeks has dressed Shania Twain and Jared Leto, and for the Outlander and whisky fans, Sassenach Spirits, a luxury wild Scottish gin and whisky created by Outlander star Sam Heughan.
Speaking to The Scotsman about the pop-up, the Outlander star explained how the collaboration came about: “The opportunity to work with some other brilliant Scottish producers really excited me, plus I have a real connection with the Kimpton group. "In past years, the hotel has been a base for me whilst producing and shooting my tv show Men In Kilts plus we conducted many gin tastings there whilst working on our Wild Scottish Gin. As an actor, I really enjoy being in the heart of Edinburgh during the festival.
I have worked there a number of times over the years, it's a true homecoming.” While The Sassenach whisky and gin are available to buy online, this is a rare chance to shop the drinks in person. Of this Sam said: “It’s great to have such a central location for people to come and sample our multi award winning products.
With a recent “Best in Class” win at the San Francisco Awards, I’m so proud that my product has beaten all the other well known brands.” Many people visiting the hotel will be there for the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the actor had these tips to share for those visiting for the first time: “Find a venue you like. Order a dram or drink from the bar and roll the dice on which show to see.
"The sheer volume of shows available can be overwhelming but if you take a gamble and go something new, you’ll be highly surprised. There is so much talent and you never know who you’ll meet. One of the joys of the festival is meeting new people and hear what they recommend can lead to some fantastic recommendations.
You never know where you’ll end up, probably in a late night comedy club or secluded speakeasy.” The boutique will take over No.33 at Charlotte Square, one of the historic townhouse buildings which combine to make Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel.
A hotel within a hotel, this space has its very own door onto Charlotte Square, drawing room and lounge, which will be home to the retailers unique offering. Guests can discover results driven organic skincare from the Isle of Lewis by shopping the award-winning ishga range and speak to their expert team to find the ultimate products to transform your skin. Shop luxury womenswear created and designed by Siobhan Mackenzie including kilts and corsets exclusively made in Scotland, with many being one-off pieces.
Bespoke designs for menswear and womenswear can also be ordered, with sample books and measuring on-site. Sample and shop Outlanders, Sam Heughans’ award-winning premium blend Scotch Whisky and Wild Scottish Gin, inspired by the untamed essence of the Highlands. This event starts the beginning of a partnership with Kimpton Hotels in Scotland and Sassenach Spirits.
Kimpton Charlotte in Square in Edinburgh and Kimpton Blythswood Square in Glasgow will be the first hotels to officially stock the gin and whisky from the Outlander star. Kieran Quinn, general manager at Kimpton Charlotte Square said: “There are so many exceptional local businesses in Scotland and at Kimpton we are dedicated to partnering with the best of the best. “We like to create experiences for our guests to unearth the unexpected within our hotel and we really feel this is the case with the boutique pop-up.
“For us, connecting and collaborating is the essence of Kimpton, and we can’t wait to bring these three businesses together at No.33, and to introduce our guests to the brands. The boutique feels like a fantastic opportunity for us to give three brilliant “Scottish crafts makers and retailers a platform for their artisan products, that offers something for everyone, from hand harvested and organic skincare from ishga in the North West of Scotland, to premium blended whisky from Sassenach, and innovative, conscious and creative fashions from one of Scotland’s most talented designers, Siobhan Mackenzie.
” Leon Trayling, Director at ishga added: “ishga has been a spa partner of Kimpton Charlotte Square for many years now, and we are excited to get involved in the boutique in such a beautiful setting. We look forward to sharing our results driven organic skincare with visitors, allowing people to discover products to help their skin look its best, naturally.” Siobhan Mackenzie said: “I’m thrilled to partner with Kimpton for an exciting premium shopping experience in Edinburgh.
As a loyal customer of Kimpton, the Charlotte Square hotel feels like a natural fit for my brand to work with – we share a brand synergy with a contemporary and luxury offering to our clientele.” After a look around the boutique, visitors can visit BABA next door for a drink, including some special Sassenach cocktails. Of these Sam said: “I curated a Sassenach cocktail list for BABA next door at the Kimpton and would recommend the strawberry Sassenach negroni.
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