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Fourth-generation distiller brings a slice of St Lucia to ‘Rumbarton’

Sylvester Herman, founder of Island Slice, came to Scotland by way of New York, Germany, Iraq and Afghanistan, to produce a range of hand-crafted rums in a small industrial unit in Dumbarton.

Younger drinkers expect to see plant-based dairy alternatives on the back bar

"I always had the dream of launching as a brand so when I was made redundant from my tech job at the start of Covid I decided to take the plunge into the drinks world."

Meet the Maker: William Woodburn

Blur 69 Vodka comes in four flavours: Original, Watermelon, Pineapple and Blue Raspberry, which are all 40% ABV. 

Meet the Maker: Brendan McCarron

Meet the Maker: Brendan McCarron, Master Distiller, Deanston Single Malt
Scott Ferguson

Meet the Maker: Scott Ferguson

Meet the Maker: Scott Ferguson, Head Distiller, Eden Mill
Charlotte Coyle

Meet the Maker: Charlotte Coyle

Meet the Maker: Charlotte Coyle, Malts Ambassador, Brown-Forman
Margaret Monplaisir Chief Executive St. Lucia Distillers

Meet the Maker: Margaret Monplaisir

Margaret Monplaisir, Chief Executive at St. Lucia Distillers talks about her career.

Meet the Maker: Colin Gordon

Colin Gordon, distillery manager at Ardbeg, talks about his role on Scotland's famous whisky island.
Steve Young

Meet the Maker: Steve Young

Asahi UK Sales Director Steve Young talks about his career, Asahi UK and provides some beer insight
Ben Lockwood, On-trade marketing manager, BrewDog

Meet The Maker: Ben Lockwood

Ben Lockwood of BrewDog speaks about his position as  On-trade marketing manager.

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