Spicy, smoky, rich and warming – here come the flavours of autumn
As summer ends, trend-watchers expect to see rising demand for cocktails based on more complex spirits like mezcal, whisky and rum...
Rolling into Ruma for some quality mixing with Franklin & Sons
For the latest in our series of columns with Franklin & Sons, SLTN visited Edinburgh rum bar Ruma to chat quality craft mixers with co-owner Steven Aitken.
OnlyDrams – Japan’s whisky industry was born of both Hiroshima and Glasgow
The entire enterprise of Japanese whisky came from one man, Masataka Taketsuru, who came to Glasgow University in 1918 to study organic chemistry.
This October, new laws will transform hospitality tipping practices
The new legislation requires tips to be distributed fairly to all workers without any deductions – and businesses must start keeping records of how tips are managed.
Beer deal with Innis & Gunn is a natural fit for the Royal Highland...
For four days in June, the Royal Highland Showground becomes Scotland’s sixth biggest population centre, with 55,000 people on site each day.
Accessible serves are attracting people to whisky
Whisky, to those that already love it, is a drink almost without comparison - but it’s not always been the most accessible drinks category for newcomers.
Better informed people will choose to drink better drinks
Sales of premium spirits brands are said to be weathering the economic downturn, because despite consumers going out less, they are ‘trading up’ when they do.
Non-age statement whiskies can be just as good as aged counterparts
Non-age statement (NAS) whiskies haven’t always had the best reputation with hardcore whisky fans. But is this fair?
Why pouring the perfect pint is so important
"This online learning is a fantastic resource that will support our on trade customers to deliver a quality service": Stephen Dickson, Dispense Quality Manager
Edinburgh bar owner is looking to make his mark on premium spirits
Chris, who owns The Black Cat on Rose Street, said: "As a barman I think you want to own your own bar, and then you want to do your own spirit."
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Jack Cummins
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
