Why a greyhound?

Why a greyhound?

We often get asked about our logo and mascot.  Is it our dog?  Well, neither of us has a greyhound…..we’re a black lab kinda family….to be honest.  But there is a very good reason behind our logo.

In 1821 The Biggar Coursing Club was founded for ‘proprietors and resident gentlemen’ and they sent their greyhounds off racing across the fields of Biggar. By 1868 the club was in decline, so the remaining members changed it from a coursing club to a social club and their subscription fees were used to purchase fine wines and spirits.  To store it they rented the cellar of the Biggar Corn Exchange where there was room for sixty dozen bottles. An early twentieth century magazine noted that ‘... if the taste for coursing has become extinct in the district, that for good wine has most certainly not.’

What better way to represent Biggar Gin than remembering this society of connoisseurs who appreciated a truly, fine drink.

We think that our greyhound looks calm, intelligent, dynamic and independent. All traits we hope you will recognise in Biggar Gin and our #Biggarmentality

You can find out more about the history of Biggar through the excellent work of The Biggar Museum Trust  http://www.biggarmuseumtrust.co.uk

  • Great Taste Awards  (1 star 2020, 2021)

    Great Taste Awards (1 star 2020, 2021)

  • Great Taste Awards  (3 stars 2022)

    Great Taste Awards (3 stars 2022)

  • The Gin Guide (Winner of London Dry Gin 2018)

    The Gin Guide (Winner of London Dry Gin 2018)

  • The Gin Guide (Winner of Cask Aged Gin 2023)

    The Gin Guide (Winner of Cask Aged Gin 2023)

  • International Wine & Spirits Competition (Gold Outstanding 2021)

    International Wine & Spirits Competition (Gold Outstanding 2021)

  • Scottish Field Gin Challenge (Gold, 2021)

    Scottish Field Gin Challenge (Gold, 2021)

  • Gin Cooperative Awards (Silver 2022)

    Gin Cooperative Awards (Silver 2022)

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