Sharing an Amaretto Sour with Stu McBain of The Devil’s Advocate

"It’s a very popular drink. It has that Espresso Martini effect – someone sees it and you’re suddenly making hundreds of them.”

Muckle Brig beefs up its board with veterans Thornton and Penman

The appointments come as the company entrusts distribution of its Lind & Lime gin to Amber Beverages UK.

Scotland’s first alcohol-free bar prepares for Aberdeen opening

SOBR is the brainchild of entrepreneur Kate Kenyon, who wants to increase the choice of zero drinks available in a bar setting.

Brett adds Murdoch to the kitchen team at St Andrews Seaton House

Murdoch brings a wealth of experience from work in the kitchens of top tier hotels across the UK, Asia and the Middle East.
Niel Hendriksz

Family-owned Scotch whisky business is ready to expand its range

The Morrisons opened Perthshire's Aberargie Distillery in 2017 and blend and bottle a range of whiskies, plus Bruadar liqueur

Duck & Waffle promises a whisky-fuelled Halloween experience

The St James Quarter restaurant is cooking up a spirited partnership with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and North Edinburgh Nightmares

Claire Warner departs Diageo after ‘hugely impactful’ tenure

Since joining the drinks giant, Warner has been instrumental in championing advocacy and community within the industry

Sebb’s invokes the power of fried chicken to drive weekday dining

Recognised by the Michelin Guide less than a year after opening, Sebb’s is now planning a rotating line-up of one-off weekday dishes

Benbecula Distillery’s £1.5 million British Business Bank boost

The funding will enable the new distillery to scale up production, support its whisky maturation process and expand its headcount.

Cold Town House crowned as Scotland’s ‘Best Beer Destination’

The Grassmarket craft beer bar was praised by the Scottish Beer Awards' expert judging panel for its ‘first-class staff training’

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