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5 reviews for Demijohn
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If you're looking for a quirky, locally sourced and non-pretensious thrill - you couldn't do much better that Demijohn. Describing itself as a "liquid deli" - this place is the perfect companion to Heart Buchanan's, the traditional Deli next door.
The shop is pretty small (but well stocked!) and consists of wooden shelves filled with attractive large glass containers. In each of these containers is a different kind of fabulous liquid - including oils, vinegars and alcohols.
Once you get over the excitement enough to actually buy something, you'll find that all liquids (alcohol included) is for sale by the 100ml. You buy a glass container, style and size of your choice, and then the nice man in the shop will fill it with whichever liquid you fancy. And if you're being kind enough to buy it for someone else - the nice chap will even wrap it up for you! (Although it may be too nice for you to give away...)
A liquid delicatessen! Demijohn is amazing. I first discovered it when a friend of mine had been given a gift from here for his birthday - a bottle of vodka split into two mini bottles (though appearing like one) and each bottle containing a different flavour of vodka. Plus it had a personalised message on the bottle! What a novel gift.
The next time I was seeking a gift I came straight here. I was a little apprehensive thinking it might be a pretentious little shop but it was the opposite - so friendly. I was buying for a couple so I picked a drink that I thought each one would like and then had their names written on their own half. Perfect. They even wrapped it all up for me.
It isn't cheap but pretty reasonable and you can pick any size of bottle you like so can fit it to your budget. Amazing wee place.
I'm ashamed to say that I walked past this shop every day for two years with not only failing to go in, but not really knowing what this shop was about. I guessed it was something to do with liquids (the giant glass bottles in the window gives it away) but I failed to experience the delights of this shop until recently.
Now that I have, I'll definitely be going back. Demijohn- a liquid delicatessen- sells locally sourced alcohol, oils and vinegars for you to buy per 100ml and choose your own bottle. It's not cheap, but it's of such a high quality and the concept is unique. I'll definitely be buying a couple of Christmas presents in this place.
Angus Fergusun, the owner of Demijohn has his head screwed on in a big way. Demijohn started in Edinburgh and since then has expanded to Glasgow and now is underway in York. The World's First Liquid Delicatessen! There's loads of interesting information on their website about their general ethos - a small selection of which I can present here. It's a big eco thing - reusing glass bottles, so although you may feel guilty for using an excessive ammount of packaging, it's fine because if you go back time and time again you're doing good for the planet. That's clever business thinking for them. They're lovely about letting you taste things and you can always find a present for someone in that shop. It's all pretty expensive, but you never find yourself being annoyed, because it's all such good quality stuff. I'd reccomend trying the 60% 39-year old whisky. It'll knock you on your ass.
As an avid alcohol enthusiast, ahem, I absolutely love Demijohn and everything they stand for! From locally sourced and produced alcohols, to home brews, to oils and vinegars, this place is awesome.
I have been here several times to buy presents for people - generally I go for the alcohol, (which you get to sample... yummmm!). The guy behind the counter knows all and sees all - he's brilliant. He's also very good at the old gift wrap.
Personally, I go for the flavoured gins and vodkas - the lime vodka and raspberry vodka being favourites (they both have a bit of a zing!) - but the balsamic vinegars are also worth a try. Best part is, you pay per 100ml, and you can choose your own bottle, BUT, once you finish the bottle, you can take it back, and you get a discounted refill - recycling at its best!
Fantastic? I think so.
