Lauren McIntosh, of The Cocktail Joint

Lauren’s lavender-infused love letter to a transgender 60s hero

"Marsha P Johnson was a prominent figures in the gay rights movement of the 60s and 70s. A black transgender woman who made such an impact in her short life. She was a hero."
Jonny Campbell, of The Barrelman, Dundee

Jonny’s Mezcal and Aperol cocktail proclaims ‘never trust a hippie’

"This drink is bold, layered with flavours, and a bit quirky – just like Frank Zappa’s sound on Absolutely Free by The Mothers of Invention."
Scott Stevenson of Ga Ga

Scott invokes the revolutionary power of French protest photography

"This cocktail ties the revolutionary spirit of May 1968 with the intensity and passion of Gilles Caron’s photography."
A young man in chef's whites sits in a whisky store

Glenturret chef Mark Donald made an honorary vice president of MCGB

Donald is acclaimed for his ‘uncompromising commitment to excellence’, celebration of local produce, and ‘boundary-pushing’ approach.
A mother, father and baby son in a warmly lit bar

Pip Pedley and Phil Carr take ownership of The Kilchrenan Inn

Under their care, the Taynuilt pub and restaurant with rooms has become a place for ‘outstanding food, relaxed atmosphere, and Highland charm’.

‘Powerful’ new line-up joins the board of the Scottish Tourism Alliance

The ‘overarching industry leadership body and voice for Scotland’s tourism and hospitality industry’ has revealed the eight business leaders joining it as directors.
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Ruma adjusts course as it navigates the world of rum and cocktails

One year into its bold mission to host Scotland’s largest collection of rum, Edinburgh cocktail bar Ruma has revealed plans to broaden its offer.
A group of young women in summer clothes celebrate at the gate of an outdoors bar

Fetch your sunglasses and sandals – Rose Street Garden is reopening

With its floral backdrops, buzzing atmosphere, and creative drinks, it's described as ‘the perfect urban escape for locals and tourists alike’.
Three casually dressed men in a room full of spirits ageing barrels

Johnny Morrison invites you up to VEGA to taste Chairman’s Reserve Spice Lab no.2

Johnny, along with Dylon John of Saint Lucia, and Leonardo Tamayo of the USA, co-created the rum with master blender Deny Duplesis.
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Scottish Rum Festival returns to Glasgow’s SWG3 for its 5th anniversary

This showcase of Scotland’s ‘dynamic and fast-growing’ rum scene will once again take place at SWG in the cty’s West End.

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson