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Master of Malt Trade continues to grow its presence in Scotland
As volumes have grown, the company is now in a better position with regards to negotiating with brands on price – an advantage it is happy to pass on to its customers.
Brian Maule is enjoying life as he helps develop chef talent at Buzzworks
In 2023, after 22 years, Brian and wife Susan closed their award-winning Glasgow restaurant Brian Maule at Chardon d’Or as rising costs and lower footfall took a heavy toll on the business.
Aberdeen Music Hall is the place to be for Granite City whisky fans
The Scottish National Whisky Festival makes its return to the city on Saturday 14th September, with hundreds of whiskies from across Scotland and further afield, as well as live music and seminars.
Edinburgh is first to set a ‘tourist tax’ rate of 5% on accommodation
When the scheme goes live, hotel, hostel, bed and breakfast and short-term let visitors will be charged 5% of their daily accommodation/room rate, capped at seven consecutive nights.
Bartenders’ sponsored activities raise much-needed cash for charities
Showing the trade's caring side are Stevie Aitken, half-marathon running co-owner of Ruma in Edinburgh, and Julia Fletcher Smith, soon-to-be-shaved general manager of The Pot Still in Glasgow.
Innis & Gunn lager named as Scotland’s best at the World Beer Awards
Innis & Gunn’s Lager beat some big international names, including Estrella Damm, Madri, Stella, Becks, and Chang, as well as besting local market leaders Tennent's and Heverlee.
Monkey Shoulder brand ambassador talks whisky, cocktails and Scottish bars
The blended whisky brand reaffirmed its commitment to cocktail culture earlier this year when it sponsored SLTN’s Spirit of the Sixties competition, along with Inverarity Morton.
Scottish gin producers celebrate three-star success at Great Taste Awards
Operated by the Guild of Fine Foods, the awards recognise quality food and drink products from across the UK - and only 2% of products are awarded its coveted three-star status.
Brand new Benbecula distillery makes 150 casks available for sale
The 250-litre first-fill ex Pedro Ximénez and oloroso sherry casks are being sold for £8000 and £7500, respectively. The buyers' names will be recorded on the walls of the distillery.
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