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Profile of Essence of Scotland Traditional Shaving Soaps

Profile of Essence of Scotland Traditional Shaving Soaps

With the release of the latest Essence of Scotland traditional shaving soap fragrance Highland Bothy and as a way of introduction or re-introduction for that matter, here we profile the complete Essence of Scotland range.

Several years ago we decided we wanted to offer an exclusive range of traditional shaving soaps to represent our 'bricks and mortar' store and brand. It was important to us that that the product was produced from start to finish by hand in Scotland, one company stood out to us as they are part of Cope Ltd which is a Social Enterprise providing work placements for adults with disabilities in their local community. Our owner Ian Thomson carefully selected ingredients (some of which had never been used before in shaving products) to create the unique Scottish scents he wanted to achieve and specially commissioned them to manufacture the Essence of Scotland range of glycerin shaving soaps for The Gentleman's Groom Room. In 2010 we launched the first two fragrances in our Essence of Scotland shaving soap range, Sweet Gale and Scottish Heather. In 2011 due to the popularity of the range among traditional wet shavers we added Mountain Yew and Malt N Myrtle and now in 2014 the latest fragrance Highland Bothy has arrived. The new fragrance captures the scent of a welcoming Highland Bothy's peat open fire. Earthy, Smoky, Woody with a faint aroma of Single Malt Scotch Whisky perfectly describes this latest Essence of Scotland fragrance. Enriched and enhanced with Vetiver, Cedarwood, Mixed Spices, Natural Honey, Beeswax and Aberfeldy Single Malt Whisky, a totally unique shaving soap scent! The distinct scent of a roaring peat open fire has been loved by many a Scot over the years.

"What tongue does your auld bookie speak?"
He'll spier; an' I, his mou to steik:
"No bein' fit to write in Greek,
I write in Lallan,
Dear to my heart as the peat reek,
Auld as Tantallon.

—Robert Louis Stevenson in "The Maker to Posterity"

The Essence of Scotland range has won many plaudits from respected traditional wet shavers within our community including Michael Ham AKA LeisureGuy author of the fantastic traditional shaving book, Guide to Gourmet Shaving - "The lather was the usual delight. I am definitely going to notate Sweet Gale as a favorite shaving soap—perhaps my most favorite." And most recently reviewed by John Hallock AKA The Mad Scientist, blogger (vintagerazorcollection.com) and a resident philosopher of traditional wet shaving on The Big Shave Facebook group and YouTube.

We have chosen to keep the range exclusive within the UK to The Gentleman's Groom Room, however these fabulous shaving soaps are also available from a number of respected vendors overseas.

Scottish Heather - Enriched and fragranced with Heather, Natural Honey, Mixed Spices, Sweet Orange, Beeswax and Patchouli.

Sweet Gale - Enriched and fragranced with Bog Myrtle, Natural Honey, Mixed spices, Cedarwood, Beeswax and Aberfeldy Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Mountain Yew - Enriched and fragranced with Juniper, Cajeput, Mixed Spices, Natural Honey, Beeswax, Cypress and Fir.

Malt N Myrtle - Enriched and fragranced with Rosemary, Bog Myrtle, Natural Honey, Beeswax, Mixed Spices and Aberfeldy Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Highland Bothy - Enriched and fragranced with Vetiver, Cedarwood, Mixed Spices, Natural Honey, Beeswax and Aberfeldy Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

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