The Albyn is making the most of Dry January with ‘functional’ cocktails
'Drinks that aren’t a glass of fruit juice suited to sitting at the kids table – grown up drinks that are crafted to look, taste, and most importantly, sip like a cocktail’
Chef-owner, author and TV personality Julie Lin is set for another busy year
"We’re not in the business to rip people off. We’re in the business to make sure that customers can come in and have a nice time – and come in quite frequently"
OnlyDrams – Who is Peat and why is he so important to the creation...
To lay to rest some misconceptions over peat, we have to understand the distillation process of whisky in its entirety – so buckle up, it’s science time!
Royal Mile Whiskies Trade – proud to work with over 500 accounts across Scotland
Edinburgh-based Royal Mile Whiskies was founded in 1991 and has since grown into one of the world’s most respected specialist whisky retailers.
Fourth-generation distiller brings a slice of St Lucia to ‘Rumbarton’
Sylvester Herman, founder of Island Slice, came to Scotland by way of New York, Germany, Iraq and Afghanistan, to produce a range of hand-crafted rums in a small industrial unit in Dumbarton.
Jim Robertson marks 40 eventful, musical years at The Kempock in Gourock
For the last four decades, Jim is in the bar seven days a week, most of the time single-handed, and despite now being the longest serving publican in Inverclyde, he has no firm plans to retire.
Whisky is predicted to be a firm festive favourite again this year
“December is also a time when customers are more likely to try something new, especially in a celebratory atmosphere, so whisky flights are a perfect way to encourage exploration.”
Customer service and staff training have evolved over the past six decades
Marking its 60th anniversary, SLTN looks back over what has changed in hospitality over the past six decades – and nowhere has there been more change than in customer service and staff training.
Mixologist finalists pick their favourites for Christmas and New Year
With the festive season just around the corner, SLTN asked our Mixologist of the Year finalists – Kim Toft, Ari Smith and Mari Chierchia – for their favourite festive tipples. Here’s how they replied...
Social media can create a festive buzz to bring customers to your bar
Create a special festive menu, host a cocktail hour, offer batch-serve cocktails for groups .. and always make your drinks Instagram-worthy so guests post images on social media to promote your venue.
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