JCS: Spirit of Scotland successfully raises community spirits

Monday 20 January 2025

Last Thursday Jewish Care Scotland hosted a Scottish whisky and gin tasting fundraiser, with support from Martin Aitken & Co.

Matthew from the Good Spirits Company led over 20 guests through a fun and interactive tasting experience sampling six drams of some of the finest Scottish gins and whiskies.

Guests were also treated to some Scottish themed canapés including haggis bon bons and smoked salmon as part of the early Burns Night theme, which was topped off by a warm welcome from local piper Ricky Zinger.

Robyn Friel, JCS’s Deputy Chief Executive said: “I had the pleasure of not only planning the event, but experiencing the evening as a guest! Bringing the community together to sample local Scottish spirits during the cold winter months was a fantastic opportunity to connect and interact with one another. Thank you to everyone who made this night possible!”

The fundraiser raised over £1500 with thanks  to many prize donors, sponsors and everyone who attended!