Science or sacrilege? The Alchemist automates whisky cocktails
The ‘Naked Malt Dispensary’ offers three cocktail serves – a highball style ‘Peach Fuzz’; a take on an old-fashioned in ‘Nearly Naked’; and a short cocktail in ‘Sour Trip’.
Global hospitality veteran takes the reins at Highland Coast Hotels
Fresh from a career in some of the world’s most glamorous tourist hotspots, Scots hospitality veteran Guy Crawford is returning to his Highlands roots as the new Chief Executive of Highland Coast Hotels.
Edinburgh’s Dulse makes the Michelin guide in its first year
Owner Dean Banks said: “It’s a real honour that Michelin have embraced this concept and included us so early in Dulse’s life – that’s down to the hard work of our incredible team, with of course special thanks to our group exec chef Dan Ashmore.”
Finnieston groundbreakers Kained Holdings ordered into Liquidation
By court order, specialist accountants Wylie & Bissett have been appointed to handle the liquidation and it is understood jobs have been secured at the company’s well-renowned venues Lebowskis, Porter & Rye, The Finnieston and its associated Oyster Bar.
Industry bodies unite to condemn proposed blanket ban on alcohol advertising
SAIP stressed that, above all, there was no evidence these economically damaging moves would actually do anything to reduce harmful drinking.
DRS will create huge Scottish ‘grey’ market for cheaper drinks from England
In a detailed take-down of the DRS, Innes&Gunn’s founder and master brewer, Dougal Gunn Sharp warned that if the current ‘nightmare scenario’ plays out, hundreds of Scottish businesses will go under, resulting in tens of thousands of job losses
New job opportunities at the Port of Leith Distillery
Muckle Brig, the company behind the project – which is the UK’s first vertical distillery and is expected to become a major tourist attraction – will fill 53 new positions in 2023, both at Port of Leith and at the nearby Lind & Lime gin distillery
Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience invests £3million
In its time, the Experience has welcomed more than 8.5 million visitors from around the globe, while its Amber Restaurant and Whisky Bar have accommodated numerous corporate events and private dinners.
Sturgeon’s exit is an opportunity to rethink the Deposit Return Scheme
"It is vital that the next First Minister, whoever they may be, takes this opportunity to reset the relationship with business and work together to grow the Scottish economy into the success story that our people and nation deserve"
Focus on ‘value over volume’ pays off for Beam Suntory as spirits sales soar
The spirits multinational’s 2022 results show sales growth of 10.5% year-on-year, within which its premium brands grew by 15%.
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