Bartenders join gin masterclass

AROUND 100 bartenders from across Scotland gathered in Glasgow and Edinburgh earlier this month for masterclasses hosted by English craft gin Brockmans. Attendees were given...

Becks back in business

DAVID Beckham has dipped his toe in the whisky industry for a second time with the launch of a new variant in the Haig...

New chief in the north

MACDONALD Hotels & Resorts has appointed Simon Farr to oversee its portfolio in the north of Scotland. Farr, whose hospitality career spans more than 30...

Green light for Arran distillery

ISLE of Arran Distillers has been granted planning permission to build a second distillery on the island. The new production facility, which was given the...

Chef heads to St Andrews

MICHELIN-starred chef Tony Borthwick has joined Macdonald Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews as executive head chef. Borthwick, who gained a Michelin star in 2001 at...

Firms at the fore of Fringe

EDINBURGH’S Fringe Festival is the place to be this month, with several drinks firms aiming to keep a high profile for their brands at...

Celebrating the summer

ROCK Rose producer Dunnet Bay Distillery has launched its second seasonal gin. The Summer Edition release is said to contain the same base botanicals as...

Chardon d’Or still shining 15 years on

Evolution ensures Brian Maule’s restaurant stays at top of its game By Gillian McKenzie WHEN SLTN catches up with Brian Maule, he’s not long back from...

Time freeze for craft beer

INNIS & Gunn has sealed a bottle of its latest limited edition beer in a time capsule that is to be opened in 100...

Expanding the craft beer clan

A JOINT brewing venture between The Craft Beer Clan of Scotland and craft brewer Williams Brothers of Alloa has led to the release of...

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