Dundee bartender shows rebellious streak with cocktail win

DUNDEE mixologist Kealan Lafferty is set to represent Scotland in the UK final of Rebel Yell’s Bourbon Battle after winning the competition’s Glasgow semi-final.
Say hello to Jura

Saying hello to single malt

The people and places of Jura take centre stage in a new advertising campaign for the island’s single malt

Breathing space for boards on renewals

LICENSING boards are to be granted extra time to process renewals for personal licences expiring on August 31 – providing licensees have lodged a renewal application with their board by May 31.
Brewers from Harvieston

Grand plans for Alva brewery

New beers and brand refresh as business aims for growth .
The Craigellachie Hotel bar

Speyside hotel’s spirit still shining

Whisky remains at heart of The Craigellachie’s DNA 125 years on .
Kilderkin owners James and Jacqueline Nisbet

Local pubs with heart

Beer and spirits are central to operators’ outlets .
Saint Lukes & The Winged Ox

Divine inspiration behind city bars

Operator pays tribute to Amsterdam following church conversion .
Maryculter House raising money

Hotel’s pound plan to protect river

A historic hotel near the River Dee is helping to safeguard the river for future generations
Hudsons East Kilbride

Charitable spirit in EK

Staff at an East Kilbride pub have shown their altruistic side after raising over £1500 for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity .
Kieran Middleton, Bellfield Brewery

A haven for beer tourists in Edinburgh

An Edinburgh brewery is preparing to move into the tourism sector with the opening of a visitor centre adjacent to its brew house .

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ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
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