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Features dedicated to the licensed trade in Scotland.

SLTN Award-winning Charwood goes above and beyond for its customers

The venue, operated by Gary and Anne Still in the south of Edinburgh, was named the SLTN Family Outlet of the Year, in association with Vimto Out of Home, at last November's Awards Ceremony.

Master of Malt Trade continues to expand its footprint in Scotland

As volumes have grown, the company is now in a better position with regards to negotiating with brands on price – an advantage it is happy to pass on to its customers. 

Brian Maule is enjoying life as he helps develop chef talent at Buzzworks

In 2023, after 22 years, Brian and wife Susan closed their award-winning Glasgow restaurant Brian Maule at Chardon d’Or as rising costs and lower footfall took a heavy toll on the business. 

Aberdeen Music Hall is the place to be for Granite City whisky fans

The Scottish National Whisky Festival makes its return to the city on Saturday 14th September, with hundreds of whiskies from across Scotland and further afield, as well as live music and seminars. 

Edinburgh is first to set a ‘tourist tax’ rate of 5% on accommodation

When the scheme goes live, hotel, hostel, bed and breakfast and short-term let visitors will be charged 5% of their daily accommodation/room rate, capped at seven consecutive nights. 

Bartenders’ sponsored activities raise much-needed cash for charities

Showing the trade's caring side are Stevie Aitken, half-marathon running co-owner of Ruma in Edinburgh, and Julia Fletcher Smith, soon-to-be-shaved general manager of The Pot Still in Glasgow.

Innis & Gunn lager named as Scotland’s best at the World Beer Awards 

Innis & Gunn’s Lager beat some big international names, including Estrella Damm, Madri, Stella, Becks, and Chang, as well as besting local market leaders Tennent's and Heverlee.

Monkey Shoulder brand ambassador talks whisky, cocktails and Scottish bars

The blended whisky brand reaffirmed its commitment to cocktail culture earlier this year when it sponsored SLTN’s Spirit of the Sixties competition, along with Inverarity Morton. 

Scottish gin producers celebrate three-star success at Great Taste Awards

Operated by the Guild of Fine Foods, the awards recognise quality food and drink products from across the UK - and only 2% of products are awarded its coveted three-star status.
A team of staff outside a stylised Hebridean distillery

Brand new Benbecula distillery makes 150 casks available for sale

The 250-litre first-fill ex Pedro Ximénez and oloroso sherry casks are being sold for £8000 and £7500, respectively. The buyers' names will be recorded on the walls of the distillery.

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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