Old Pulteney’s coastal note suits the salty sea dogs of Nauticus
“There’s so much happening down here in Leith – creative spaces, bakeries, breweries, distilleries. It’s like it used to be..."
Football World Cup could be a game-changer for the on-trade
Scotland's three group matches – on 14th, 19th and 24th June – will be highlights, but the tournament as a whole should increase footfall
Perfect pairing with Tennent’s in Perthshire’s Port-Na-Craig Inn
“I wanted something Scottish, something more traditional, so I said let’s do a Wellington but let’s make it a venison Wellington"
Don’t postpone business succession plans until it is too late!
For operators in the licensed trade taking time to plan ahead can make a critical difference to both family and business outcomes
Bartender Sally brings knowledge, hard graft, and a big heart
SLTN’s Bartender of the Year Sally Law of The Pot Still has become a fount of whisky facts as well as a pillar of her team
Gavin’s Bout des Doigts burns bright with cocktail career nostalgia
"My fondest hospitality memory is being taken up a mountain on a helicopter in New Zealand as part of The Reid’s global competition – my first ever – back in 2022"
Luke makes it Through The Weeds thanks to his barstaff buddies
"Two people close to my heart, Morgan and Gavin have helped make my hospitality journey memorable and have inspired and mentored me since day 1"
Ewan’s Apple of My Eye brings back his first career breakthrough
"Being able to say I made something people really enjoyed was the first time I ever thought to myself 'hey, maybe I can actually do this for a career'"
Rosco’s 86’d Not Forgotten remembers a fallen bar comrade
"Built for my mate Iain ‘Wooshie’. We lost him, but he’s still behind every shift. He was chaos in the best way: loud, happy, and always up for it"
Bran’s Lava Lamp leans on memories of US bartender Cecilia
"Inspired by one of my earliest memories of hospitality, before I was behind the stick, this drink is based off a cocktail my family and I would have on holiday in Florida"
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