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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.
Whisky served with a mixer in tall glasses

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
Chris Miles behind the bar of The Black Cat with a bottle of Pochle eau de vie

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."

Pairing beers with specific dishes can be a winner for food venues

With beer such a popular choice in on-trade venues, and the category boasting such a variety of styles and flavours, food pairing would seem to be a no-brainer.
A collection of competitors and judges at a cocktail competition

Spirit of the Sixties alive and well at SLTN’s cocktail competition final

After some incredible drinks and much deliberation, the top prize was split between Mari Chierchia of Daddy Marmalades and Morgan Pyle of Pania. 
A young asian woman serves in a cafe

Legal tips when hiring international students for peak hospitality season

A good way to source candidates is to connect with local colleges and universities with international students and advertise temporary positions.

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus