Buck and Birch

10/05/2024

LATE SPRING FRESH GREENS & WILD HERBS

Learn how to identify and harvest delicious fresh forest greens and herbs along the river Esk in Musselburgh.

Sunshine - glorious sunshine!!

Spring has finally sprung and the forests and hedgerows are bursting with lush greenery to tantalise those tastebuds.

So, if you are a novice forager looking to find out about all the delicious treats available from the wilds around you why not join Buck & Birch wild flavour expert Rupert as he guides you though our fields, forests, coastlines and hedgerows in pursuit of the very best wild ingredients.

Learn first hand how to identify and harvest a host of ingredients whilst enjoying a host of wild foraged snacks and drinks throughout.

Each season Rupert will venture out to local wild locations to show you just what’s out there - first up Late Spring!

DATES: Sat 18th May (Sunday 19th May sold out)
TIME: 11am - 1pm
DURATION: 120 minutes
COST: £45.00 per person

06/05/2024

25/04/2024

Do you like your garden zen? Check out during the for a ‘Zen Garden’

24/02/2024

We are thrilled to share that tomorrow morning you can catch a glimpse of our BIRCH wild botanical spirit on Love your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh.
Join drinks expert Becky Paskin as she discusses the best British botanical spirits on the market, and serves up a refreshing B & T (Birch & tonic).
Tune in to ITV at 09:30 tomorrow morning to see what the professionals thinks of BIRCH.

16/02/2024

Few cocktails are as sophisticated or satisfying as a Martini. Making them at home can be a bit of a faff. Not anymore! Introducing the One-Pour Martini. All you need is a bottle of BIRCH wild botanical spirit, a freezer and a chilled glass.
AS EASY AS ONE, TWO, TREE...
STEP 1: Freeze for a couple of hours at least
STEP 2: Pour into glass. No need for vermouth – the botanicals in BIRCH season, while the sap gives this Martini a viscosity and mouthfeel that is stunning.
STEP 3: Garnish and serve

13/02/2024

Rejuvenating Scottish woodlands

If only it was as easy as planting a tree for every bottle sold.

Trees are great, they are beautiful and integral to any forest. They clean our air, produce oxygen for us to breath and their roots systems stabilise and secure our land.

But trees alone won’t fix our sustainability issues. We need a much more involved strategy to ensure the right tree species are being planted and a long term plan is in place to look after them and the forests they create. We also need to educate and engage everyone back into nature.

At Buck & Birch we work hand in hand with community groups, crofters and landowners to build an integrated harvesting plan which will help protect and enhance our wild spaces for future generations to enjoy. Beyond planting trees we run community engagement projects, native plant regeneration days and ecological studies looking at the impact of our relationship with the forests.

Since the launch of BIRCH botanical spirit back in 2021, we have been lucky enough to get our glorious, fresh birch sap from Gifford Community Woodland in East Lothian.

Playing such a vital part of the drink (60% of every bottle is pure, raw, birch sap) we take great care to look after this amazing commodity.

Two years ago Rupert and woodland manager Neville Kilkenny, began our study of the effects on the trees we have tapped. By measuring their annual growth and checking for any signs of infection or illness, as well as geo-tagging them, the aim is to improve yields and consistency of harvest whilst minimising any long term damage.

This is marks the first phase of our commitment to build a company that creates great drinks, celebrates the wilds of Scotland and protects our forests for future generations to enjoy.

01/02/2024

Panda & Sons shortlisted for UK’s best cocktail with Aelder

Every year Class Bar Magazine hold their prestigious Bar Awards, celebrating the breadth of talent and creativity in the UK bar scene.

This year we are delighted to see our good friends Panda & Sons nominated for no less than 4 awards - high praise indeed for a bar already crowned in the world’s top 50!

The one we are particularly happy to see is in the Best Cocktail category, for their Wilderness creation featuring our very own Aelder wild spiced Elderberry liqueur!

From the very beginning Iain McPherson and his team have been so supportive of Buck & Birch and our products which has given us great confidence to forge ahead.

We wish them all the very best for the awards and we urge you all to pop by their fantastic bar and see for yourselves what all the fuss is about!

Keeping it local

As well as Panda & Sons we also want to congratulate our friends at Nauticus Bar and Bramble for their nominations in the Best Bar Scotland & Northern Ireland category.

In spite of the temptation to feature large, multinational brands that can pay handsomely for bar and menu listings, it’s heartening to see great venues like these supporting independent, craft brands like ours.

Independent bar teams of Scotland - we salute you!

26/01/2024

Tom will be at on Saturday in the flavour and experimental section!

Come and say hi!

23/01/2024

Join our friends in Singapore on Wednesday 31st Jan from 7pm to indulge in the Wild Scottish Exotic.

and will be showcasing our wild delights for you!

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22/01/2024

Here’s a quick snap of Tom at the booth!

Thanks to for the photo!

Come over and see us. We look forward to meeting you.

20/01/2024

Catch us these next few days at Glasgow SEC

OPENING TIMES
Sunday 21 January: 09:30 - 17:00
Monday 22 January: 09:30 – 17:00
Tuesday 23 January: 09:30 – 16:00

*Please note that this a trade only event

26/12/2023

Breaking news for 2023.

We are proud to announce our appearance (briefly) in the top 15 of

Possibly the highlight of our careers so far.

25/12/2023

Now that Christmas has started we thought we’d share some pictures of Tom and Rupert enjoying some time off at Xmas.

Relaxing times

Enjoy.

Remember the code WILDXMAS23 for 10% off until Jan 14th as a thank you for all your wonderful support!

24/12/2023

The holiday season is here, and we can’t help but reflect on the past year.

We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to all of our customers, distribution partners, wholesalers, retailers, bars, restaurants, and hotels who have supported us throughout 2023.

Your loyalty has made this year our best yet at Buck & Birch, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

So, to show our appreciation we are offering you a 10% discount on your next purchase with us.

Use the code WILDXMAS23 until 14th Jan

Order before 2pm on the 27th December and you’ll receive your order in time for Hogmanay

17/12/2023

The elves at Buck & Birch HQ have been busy prepping all of the recent online orders flooding in and we can’t thank you all enough for your continued support.

Now, there’s still time to order some last minute stocking fillers and gifts for that wild spirited someone but please note last orders for guaranteed Christmas delivery is Monday 18th December by 2pm.

So peruse our festive favourites below or head to the website now to pick up a bottle or two of our award winning craft spirits and liqueurs.

And remember, postage is free for all orders over £60.00

16/12/2023

Cheeky repost from ….🫶

On the third day of Christmas Cocktails Raise The Bar Glasgow made for me...

Enchanted Orchard Spritz

This is a festive twist on the classic Spritz cocktail using Amarosa Rosehip Rum Liqueur, Elderflower Cordial, Apple & Pear Juice, Prosecco, Soda and Lime

We love it…

14/12/2023

We love a traditional Christmas cocktail at Buck & Birch but we always like to wild them up a little.

Take our yuletide Eggnog. Instead of using brandy we spice it up with our Rum & Cake and top it off with a dash of Ana birch syrup liqueur to add a touch of sweet indulgence.

07/12/2023

Looking to add a touch of the wild to your Christmas stockings? Why not grab a bottle, or two, from our award winning range of naturally exotic Scottish drinks?

04/12/2023

Come and visit us! We’d love to see you!
We have extended opening hrs on Thursdays.

28/11/2023

Thanks to for featuring us in this month’s edition! Check it out on the linktree of bite mag’s insta page.

26/11/2023

Thanks for the great review from some of our guests from !

Try rabbies tours or come visit us at HQ!

See you soon!

24/11/2023

The wild hot chocolate - add a splash of flavour to your hot chocolate this winter. Add the dark fruit flavour of Aelder, the fresh apple zing of Amarosa or the indulgent caramel flavour of Ana. Can't decide? why not pick up one of our taster packs and try all 3?

23/11/2023

We will be out and about this weekend at a range of festive markets across East Lothian!

Come and find us!

If you can’t make it then please check out our web site for lots of festive and wild goodies!

19/11/2023

We are in this weeks cocktail of the week from !
Shout out to for such a delicious creation!
Get ready for a naughty night!

12/11/2023

Aelder mulled cider - the perfect winter warmer. Add a measure of our Aelder to your favourite apple juice or cider for an instant festive favourite.

06/11/2023

Aelder is the most luxurious partner for your fruit mince pies this Christmastime. But did you know that making your own with Amarosa will elevate your mince pies to another level?

02/11/2023

Come visit us in Glasgow this Friday and weekend!

Need a gin alternative? we have you covered…

01/11/2023

Did you know that our dark, rich Aelder is the perfect accompaniment to your Christmas cake this festive season?

30/10/2023

Japanese Quince and Grand Fir Liqueur - 22.5%ABV
500ml
The label and name may have changed but not the fantastic flavour of our quince liqueur.

Originally launched as a limited release last autumn, we have been inundated with eager fans looking to top up their supply, so here it is.

The sweet, floral, pear-like flavour of quince is perfectly balanced with the grapefruit vibes of the grand fir for a liqueur bursting with seasonal flavour - perfect over ice as an after dinner drink or topped with prosecco.

"And the name?", we hear you ask?

The quince was an ancient fruit known to the Greeks and Romans who dedicated it to Venus and Aphrodite. To them it was a symbol of love, happiness and fertility often used in marriage ceremonies.

Now, whilst we can't promise future nuptials will ensue from drinking our liqueur, we are confident those who try it will fall in love with the flavour and don a satisfyingly happy smile as a result.

28/10/2023

To say we're excited for this is an understatement.

After a year of scouring land and sea across Scotland, Rupert is once again donning his chef's whites to bring the Buck & Birch Festive Feasts back.

Teaming up once again with Papple - East Lothian's newest luxury venue and retreat, we bring you an evening of unrivalled flavour and decadence, celebrating the finest in wild Scottish ingredients.

Held in the beautiful Steading, guests will enjoy a canapé and drinks reception before sitting down to a 7 course wild tasting menu, championing the finest seasonal game, seafood, fungi, winter fruits and vegetables East Lothian has to offer.

Accompanying the dishes will be a bespoke drinks flight, designed using our award winning spirits and liqueurs, along with some fabulous wines selected by Eri, Papple's resident wine expert. A non alcoholic drinks flight is also available, crafted from our extensive wild apothecary at Buck & Birch HQ.

So, if you are looking for a fantastic festive treat full of wild flavour and winter cheer to share with family, friends or work colleagues this winter, you know where to come...

DATES
7th, 8th, 9th December

TIME
7pm - 10.30pm

LOCATION
Papple Steading, Haddington EH41 4QD

PRICE
£125.00 per person

Link in our website