Ben Lomond Gin, the Official Gin of The AIG Women’s Open, has launched a Gin Trail in St Andrew’s in Scotland ahead of the season’s final women’s major championship.
Teeing up six of the town’s most iconic bars, Ben Lomond’s Gin Trail takes the celebrations beyond the fairways and gives visitors a chance to discover a selection of specially curated cocktails that embody the adventurous spirit of the home of golf.
Golf and gin fans can sample a selection of special gin cocktails, curated in partnership with St Andrews’ most skilled mixologists. Gin lovers will go on a journey of discovery through the never-ending possibilities of gin, with a selection of cocktails including The Game Changer – the Official Serve of the AIGWO curated by PGA Professional Hannah Davies using fresh lemon, mint, ginger, pressed apple juice, sparkling lemon soda, and Ben Lomond Gin Original.
A number of St Andrews’ most iconic venues will offer the cocktails during the tournament, including the renowned Rusacks Hotel, where the rooftop bar looks over the 18th hole of the Old Course. The trail is completed with Rouge, The Criterion, The Keys, The Rule and The Physician also participating.
In addition to offering specially created cocktails, each location will also stock Ben Lomond Gin Original – the brand’s signature London Dry gin curated using a blend of 11 botanicals – as well as a selection of its flavoured gins.
John Grieveson, Chief Marketing Officer of Ben Lomond Gin owner Loch Lomond Group, said: “The Open and The AIG Women’s Open are two of the most prestigious tournaments in golf. This year, fans from around the world will descend on the home of golf, as they celebrate a captivating championship in an iconic setting.
“Our gin trail offers gin enthusiasts and golf fans alike the chance to enjoy new experiences off the fairway as they discover the remarkable versatility of gin.
“At Ben Lomond we are driven by an adventurous spirit and want to champion gin lovers to explore new possibilities in cocktail making.
“Our Ben Lomond Gin Original offers a seamless balance of 11 unique botanicals, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, spicy and bitter notes. A bold and versatile spirit, it is perfect foundation to venture through a world of flavours, whichever way you choose.
“We are proud to work with the town’s popular venues to bring this vision to life and look forward to welcoming guests from across the globe to join us on this journey of exploration.”
This year marks the second year of Ben Lomond Gin’s partnership with The AIG Women’s Open Returning to Scotland this year to St Andrews, it will be held from August 22-25.
The Scottish drinks brand will also have a dedicated bar within the tournament’s Festival Village, where visitors can collect a Gin Trail Score Card before venturing along the trail. It’s The Lomond Garden will offer the full range of Ben Lomond Gin and serve options. It will also host gin masterclasses and boasts a dedicated gin shop, where bottle engraving is available.