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Isle of Arran Distillers managing director Euan Mitchell

Isle of Arran Distillers marks its 30th anniversary at Lochranza

"We don’t want our bottles sitting gathering dust on shelves. It’s there to be opened, it’s there to be sampled, it’s there to be enjoyed with friends."
Brugal’s UK brand ambassador, Georgia Balson

Brugal brand ambassador talks fine Dominican rum and fond memories

As the Scottish sun finally made an appearance, SLTN chatted to Georgia Balson about why Brugal is the ideal ingredient for sunny day cocktails.

Carrigan’s family business is a Lanarkshire legend

Close-knit family earned its SLTN IMO Award by running its business with passion and professionalism

It’s all about versatility for The Scotsman’s Duncan Robertson

"Disaronno is versatile. It works well with whiskies, bourbons, but stands out by itself. It even works with Champagne.”
Morris and Elizabeth Lorimer

Morris Lorimer – a people person who loved the trade

A highly regarded member of the licensed trade, Morris Lorimer passed away in April 2025, shortly after his 75th birthday.

Matthew Clark delivers the right wines for the right moment at The Bothy

"I think the younger demographic is looking for something a bit different – biodynamic, natural wines, that kind of thing."

Mairi captures SLTN’s Spirit of the Sixties with a ‘Lil’ Pink Pill’ cocktail

Sebb's bartender wins SLTN’s Spirit of the Sixties: Revolution! cocktail competition, besting a diverse field of competitors from Glasgow, Dundee, Fife and Moray.

Tigerlily’s wine range is important to the overall dining experience

"We want to make sure that our wine selection reflects a high level of quality and sophistication, and Cloudy Bay represents both these values."
Stephen Russell of Inverarity Morton

Inverarity Morton boss chalks up 50 years service as company turns 80

Stephen Russell has had a front-row seat to a period of almost unimaginable change in the Scottish trade, including the smoking ban, lower drink drive limit, Covid-19 and Brexit. 
Fruity looking cocktails surround a bottle of tequila

Agave spirits are becoming a staple of Scotland’s adventurous back-bars

According to CGA figures, sales of tequila in the Scottish on-trade increased to over £23 million by the middle of last year.

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