MacMillan Spirits and Benbecula Distillery are ready to expand
The Outer Hebrides isn’t just the home of Scottish drinks company MacMillan Spirits – it’s the inspiration behind everything the company does.Â
Inverarity Morton’s Edinburgh showcase for the world’s best wines
Explore. Taste. Love. featured 64 suppliers showcasing more than 450 different wines, and attracted around 600 guests from across the licensed trade.
East end neighbourhood bar is a place for all kinds of beer drinkers
Opened in 2014 in Glasgow’s Dennistoun area, Redmond’s – which was named SLTN Craft Beer Bar of the Year 2024 – has carved out a successful niche for itself.
Talking taste and ‘consistently good’ mixers with Tigerlily’s Dion Anogiatis
For the first in our series of sponsored features with London Essence, SLTN popped into famously maximalist Edinburgh venue Tigerlily...
Badachro Distillery’s Puffins poised to become a bigger name in the on-trade
While the flagship Badachro Gin has carved out a niche across the Highlands, Badachro’s Puffin range will be the focus of the Central Belt on-trade push.
International Women’s Day 2025 – Fresh perspectives from female voices
The drinks industry in Scotland and the UK has come a long way since its male-dominated past...
International Women’s Day 2025 – Sophie Birkbeck of C&C Group
"It’s fair to say that when I started 15 years ago there were definitely more men specialising in wine than women..."
International Women’s Day 2025 – Kirsty McLeod of Star Pubs
"We need to shout about the success of women regularly throughout the year, not just on International Women’s Day..."
International Women’s Day 2025 – Hannah Ingram of Eden Mill
"A big part of inclusivity is helping others see their own strengths, encouraging them to take on new challenges and helping to elevate them..."
International Women’s Day 2025 – Gillian Dalziel of Diageo
"When we create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard, we benefit from diverse perspectives and ideas..."
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Jack Cummins
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
