Fairlie scholarship finalists revealed
Six young chefs from across Scotland are in the running for this year’s Andrew Fairlie Scholarship.
New Scottish rum has a Brass Neck
The team behind a new Scottish spiced rum is gearing up to roll the spirit out in the on-trade once lockdown restrictions are lifted.
Nicole will make her Mark in bourbon role
Scottish bartender Nicole Sykes has been recruited to a new role for American bourbon brand Maker’s Mark.
New hospitality development programme launches
A new hospitality development programme which seeks to develop talent to help the sector rebuild in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has been launched
Join SLTN and Angostura for virtual rum tasting
SLTN and Angostura are bringing a taste of the Caribbean to the trade this February with a special rum tasting
Dr Kirstie McCallum joins Halewood
Whisky veteran Dr Kirstie McCallum has been appointed as the new master blender of Halewood’s Artisanal Spirits division
Innis & Gunn signs sales and distribution deal with C&C Group
Scottish craft brewer Innis & Gunn has announced a new partnership with Tennent’s parent company C&C Group which will see C&C selling and distributing Innis & Gunn’s beers across the UK and Ireland
Star rent reduction extended
Pub company Star Pubs & Bars has announced that its Scottish lessees will continue to receive a 90% rent reduction while premises are required to remain closed
Veteran duo launch new hotel management firm
Two senior figures in the Scottish hotels industry have joined forces to launch a new hotel consultancy and management business
Crerar digs deep for charity
Scottish hospitality group Crerar Hotels closed out 2020 in charitable form with the donation of £200,000 to various charities
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