Founder of zero-ABV spirit Talonmore has his sights set on the on-trade
The core ingredients in Talonmore are ‘superfoods’ including prickly pear, hawthorn berry and Assam tea, with ginger providing a warming burn akin to what you’d find in a spirit.
Maybe it’s time to try an alternative to the traditional Burns Night?
While there is still an appetite for addressing the haggis, and joining hands for Auld Lang Syne, there’s no reason each and every Burns Night has to follow the tried-and-tested formula.
A pause in alcohol laws and changes to Glasgow hours are welcome
'It’s fair to say that the board in Glasgow has been commendably supportive of struggling businesses in recent years and this may well be a welcome shot in the arm' - Jack Cummins
Zero alcohol Corona Cero to be global beer sponsor of the Olympic Games
AB InBev CEO Michel Doukeris said: “Beer and sports are better together, so we are proud to be the first beer sponsor for the Olympics at the Worldwide Olympic Partner level."
Greene King launches new cask calendar on back of growth in 2023
The strategy of providing pubs with a rotating range of cask styles and flavours was a hit with customers, as 2023’s calendar produced a 42% increase in volume of seasonal ales.
A year of celebrations ahead as SLTN marks its 60th anniversary in print
In what’s sure to be another eventful year for the Scottish hospitality industry, we’ll be looking back at some of the biggest developments in the trade over the past six decades...
It’s Burns time – we hae meat, and we can eat, sae let the...
With Burns Day taking place on January 25, there are many themed offerings planned, including traditional Burns supper, ceilidhs, tasting menu experiences, and even themed cocktails.
Calling all bartenders – Diageo World Class GB 2024 is open for entries!
GB entrants who reach the Top 100 will automatically have their bar entered into the World Class Cocktail Festival which will be running throughout GB from 9th March - 30th April.
SLTN Award-winner Zach is a champion for Scotland’s bartenders
Zach Sapato, who was given the 2023 SLTN Hospitality Hero Award, started his bartending career in Illinois, going on to win US-wide cocktail competitions for Amaro Montenegro and Angostura.
Founder of Hospitality Health Gordon McIntyre honoured with an MBE
McIntyre started his career in hotels before making the jump to further education, where he continued to support the industry by helping to train generations of hospitality professionals.
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